HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

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The first step in the financial aid process is filing out the FAFSA , the free application for federal student aid. This is necessary for applying for all federal grants, loans and work study programs. We’ve listed some helpful steps below to make the process easier or you can go to

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ to get started now. You may also visit our website for more details http://www.texastcm.edu/Future-Students/financial-aid and then select the area you need.

Filing the FAFSA TCTCM School code: 031795-00

STEP 1:

Get a PIN: http:\\www.pin.ed.gov

STEP 2:

Complete the “FAFSA on the Web” Worksheet

STEP 3:

File Your FAFSA Online -http:\\www.fafsa.ed.gov

Once you and your parent (if necessary) have obtained your PIN and you have the FAFSA Worksheet, log on to fafsa.ed.gov after January 1, 2012 to file the 2012-2013 FAFSA. Make sure to list the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Federal School Code, 031795-00, in the school release section. Also make sure to complete each step and write down or print out your confirmation number when you finish entering the form. You will need the confirmation number in case any problems arise with the processing of your application.

STEP 4:

Monitor the Status of Your FAFSA

TCTCM should receive the results of your application within two to three days after it has been processed. If you do not receive a response from the Department of education within two weeks of submitting your FAFSA, you should contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center for assistance.  TCTCM cannot move forward without the FAFSA being completed.

STEP 5:

FAFSA Complete.

Once you have completed your FAFSA and received the confirmation from the school, you should begin considering your financial aid package. A financial aid package can consist of scholarships, grants, loans and work-study.

 

Receiving the financial aid package.

Review your financial aid package and direct any questions you may have to the Financial Aid Officer.

Complete an on-line Direct Loan entrance counseling session at: http:\\www.mapping-your-future.org

TCTCM will receive electronic confirmation once completed, however, please print a copy for your records (and as a back-up should we not receive the confirmation). We will not request loan funds until the entrance counseling is confirmed.

If required, submit a signed copy of your (and your spouse’s, if applicable) tax returns for the previous year.

If required, complete an Institutional Verification Worksheet, available through the Financial Aid Office.

Complete a Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan promissory note at http:\\www.studentloans.gov.

Sign an Authorization Statement authorizing TCTCM to deduct tuition, fees and other charges from your loan proceeds.

Upon completion of all the documents and actions above, the College will generate an Award Letter, detailing the amounts and types of aid for which you are eligible. Sign and return this to the financial aid office at TCTCM

›Completing the Process