Steps to Receive Financial Aid
-
Complete the Free
Application for Student Financial Aid (FASFA) form available online (click on the
above link) or at the Financial Aid Office. DeKalb Tech's Title
IV code is 016582.
If you are certain that you do not qualify for Federal Student Financial
Aid you may choose to complete the HOPE
Alternate Application.*
For further information regarding HOPE call 1-800-546-HOPE.
- Be prepared to submit
copies of signed income tax returns if requested.
If you need additional tax information contact the IRS.
- Make
sure your admissions file is complete in the Admissions Office.
| Clarkston
Admissions Office |
Covington
Admissions Office |
| Building A - Room 103 |
Building
A - Room 214 |
Aid cannot be awarded if you have not
been accepted for admissions.
Remember that once you have been awarded
financial aid, you must maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA)
and complete 67% of the classes you attempted.
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Financial Aid Forms & Requirements
After you apply for financial aid using the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the HOPE Grant/Scholarship Application,
you may be required to submit additional documentation.
The Student Financial Services Office at DeKalb Technical College
will notify you of the forms or requirements needed to complete your
financial aid file.
Use this web page to gain access to the forms/requirements. You will
need to print the forms and return them to the Student Financial Services
Office at the campus you attend.
2004-2005 Forms and Requirements
New HOPE Regulations!!
Legislative Bill
1325 has amended the law governing the HOPE Program. Listed below
are the major changes that may affect your eligibility.
HOPE GRANTS
Students may be eligible for HOPE Grants if they are enrolled in a
certificate or diploma program.
Effective the
Fall 2004 Term, there will be a cap on the hours students can receive
the HOPE Grant. Students will be able to receive the HOPE Grant payment
for a total of 95 attempted hours. Attempted hours will include any
credits attempted beginning with the Summer 2003 Term.
If the diploma
program is designed to be more than 95 hours the student may receive
the grant up to the number of hours required for graduation or a total
of 130 attempted hours.
HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS
Students may be eligible for HOPE Scholarships if they are enrolled
in a degree program.
Effective the
Fall 2004 Term, students GPA will be monitored after each Spring Term
and again at the 45, 90, and 130 attempted hours.
For complete details
on HOPE program changes please visit the GSFC website at www.gsfc.org
Veterans Affairs
Steps to Apply for Benefits
- Request the appropriate application from
Financial Aid.
- Attach a copy of your DD-214 to the application.
- Register and pay for your classes. The VA will reimburse you based
on your eligibility. Enrollment certifications will be sent in after
the institution's drop-add period.
It is the student's responsibility
to provide the Financial Aid Office a copy of their quarterly invoice.
Federal
Pell Grant Recipients
If you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and are enrolled in
a degree (AAT) program, your Federal Pell Grant will be based on the
credit hours for which you enroll. A full time student has 12 hours
or more while a three quarter time student has between 9 and 11 hours.
A half time student has between 6 and 8 hours and a less than half
time student is 5 hours and less. If you are enrolled in a diploma
program each of your classes will be converted to federal credits.
For more information on how your classes convert contact the Financial
Aid Office at your campus. If you are enrolled in a certificate program,
you will not be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.
Questions?
If you have questions,
here are some telephone numbers and websites that might help:
To
request a copy of your tax return...1-800-829-1040
For
veterans information...1-888-442-4551
To find out the status
of your Aid Application or to request a Duplicate Student Aid Report...1-319-337-5665
For HOPE information...1-800-546-HOPE.
Males over age 18
must be registered with Selective
Services. Contact your local post office to register.
Regarding your Financial
Aid here at DeKalb Tech...see Financial Aid Office listings below.
| Clarkston
Financial Aid Office |
Covington
Financial Aid Office |
| Bldg
A - Room 214 |
Bldg
A - Room 214 |
| (404)
297-9522 Ext. 1107 or 1168 |
(770)
786-9522 Ext. 3107 |
*** IMPORTANT ***
Financial Aid recipients should contact
the Financial Aid Office for verification that your financial aid
award has been approved. The Financial Aid Office is located
Room A-214 at the Clarkston Campus or you may call 404-297-9522,
ext. 1168 or Student Services in Room A-214 at the Covington Campus,
770-786-9522 x 3107.
If you are receiving
Financial Aid, click below to print your own
HOPE Book Attendance Verification Form*
FAX: Clarkston (404) 294-6290
FAX: Covington (770) 385-6292
