Q:
Does CCC participate in the student loan program?
A: Yes, CCC's participates in the Federal Family Educational Loan Program (FFELP). Click here for more information on the FFELP procedures and Student Loan Request form. ** Remember to complete your Entrance Counseling and sign your Master Promissory Note (MPN).
Q:
How do I apply for Financial Aid?
A: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
forms and Pre-Application Worksheets are available at the Office of Student Financial
Assistance (OFSA) front counter.
Be sure to read all directions prior to filling out the FAFSA. You can also complete the FAFSA application on- line.
Q: Can I have my parent(s) or spouse call to get information on my financial aid file?
A: We cannot identify a student over the phone, which means we will not give out any specific information on your file. We can release general information (not specific to your file) to anyone. If you are unable to contact our office during normal working hours you may access your information on Web4 Student Self Service.
Q: Can my parent(s) or spouse be given information on my file in person?
A: As a student, you may sign a Student Authorizaton To Release Information document authorizing CCC to release your specific information to the person you have designated. Without this signed document information will not be released.
Q:
What is the maximum amount I can make and still
receive financial aid?
A: That is dependent on how the Department of Education classifies
you.
If you are independent your eligibility is determined from
your
income and/or your spouse's income from the previous tax
year. If
you are dependent your eligibility is determined from your
income
and your parents income from the previous tax year.
Q:
Do I need to be admitted to Coconino Community
College
for my FAFSA information to show up?
A:
Yes, if you are not admitted to Coconino Community College
your FAFSA information will never be received; even though
you have requested your FAFSA information to be sent to
CCC. Be sure you have completed all the requirements
for admission as a financial aid student.
Q:
How many hours do you have to take to receive
financial
aid?
A: You
can take as few as 1 credit hour and still receive financial
aid funding if you have been determined to be eligible by
the Department of Education and CCC. If you are approved for a Federal Family Education Loan you must maintain 6 credit hours.
Q:
How long after I apply will I receive a check?
A:
From the time that you mail in your Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) it will take approx. 4-6
weeks before information is received.
If you processed your FAFSA electronically with the
OSFA or through FAFSA on the Web, it usually takes 1-2 weeks
for CCC to receive information from the Federal Processor.
At that point the OSFA has a series of checks each
student must go through, they are as follows:
1) You must be degree/certificate seeking
(DT or DC)
2) You must have declared a Major
3) You must list the month & year in which you graduated from high school; home school, or received your GED Certificate. If you did not list this information on your Admissions
application you will need to provide documentation of
graduation or receiving your GED.
4) If you attended a school past high school your Official
Academic Transcripts must be on file with the Office of
Admissions & Records, and evaluated.
Q:
Do I have to fill out the FAFSA again next
semester?
A:
You only have to complete it once for the
Academic Year. If you
complete
more than one application it can cause a problem with
the
Federal Processor.
You can start the process in January of
each year
for the upcoming Fall semester.
It's best to have it
completed by May or earlier
to ensure funds will be available to
you prior to the start of school.
Q:
I haven't lived with or been supported by
my parents for
XXX
number of
years. Why
am I considered dependent?
Why do they need to fill out the
application with their tax
information?
A:
If you cannot answer "Yes" to the following
questions you will
automatically be
considered "Dependent" by the Dept. of
Education
and need to provide all requested
parental information:
1)
Were you born before January 1, 1984?
(applies to the 2006-2007 FAFSA)
2) Are you a graduate student?
3) Are you married?
4) Are you an orphan
or ward of the court?
5) Are you a veteran
of the US Armed Forces?
6) Do you have legal
dependents (other than a spouse) that
you support
more than 50%? If you answer "Yes" to only
this question you will
be required to complete a
Dependency Appeal - Proof of Dependent form
(available
on-line under Forms and at the
OSFA).
7) Do you have
dependents (other than your children or
spouse) who live
with you and receive more than half their
support from you,
now and
through June 30, 2007?
If you could answer "Yes" to one or more of these questions as of the date you completed
your application you are an Independent student.
Q:
I received a set of yellow (2007-2008 FAFSA) papers in the mail (Student Aid Report or
SAR), what do I do with them?
A:
Check over it make sure all the information is correct
and CCC
is listed on it. If
everything is correct, keep it for your records.
CCC will
receive the information
electronically if listed. If
something is incorrect see the OSFA about submitting
corrections.
Q:
Why do I need to have my Official Academic Transcripts
sent here?
A:
Your academic transcripts need to be sent so that
any credit
hours you took
previously can be evaluated to determine if they
will transfer
to your current
degree/certificate program.
That way
you won't repeat unnecessary courses. They also let us know
what your academic standing
is at your previous school(s).
Q: What documents do I need to complete my financial aid
file?
A:
You
will need to go to the OSFA for that information.
Be sure to
take your
CCC ID
or they won't be able
to release any
information to you. We can only
release general information
over
the phone, no specifics. You can also check your
status on
Web4 also know as Student Self Service. Log
on and follow
the instructions for Financial Aid information.
Q:
If
I drop a class will it affect anything?
A:
It
will affect you if you are receiving financial aid.
See the OSFA for information specific to you.
Q:
Does
CCC offer deferments?
A:
CCC particpates in the FACTS program, which allows students to pay their tuition in installments. For more information on this program you may contact the Cashiering Office at 928-226-4237.
Q:
If
I'm on financial aid why do I have to have an Academic Advisors
signature?
A: To
ensure that the classes you are enrolling in go towards
your
degree program.
Financial Aid will
only pay for a maximum of
credit hours at CCC. For information
regarding the specific
number of maximum hours
you can take for your program
see Financial Aid or the Satisfactory Academic Progress
(SAP).
Q:
Can
the OSFA give me credit to buy my books since my money isn't
in yet?
A: The OSFA cannot extend credit for books.
Q:
Can
I speak to a counselor?
A:
For
financial aid assistance you will need to go the OSFA to
make an appointment with a financial assistance counselor.
For
academic assistance
you will need to make an appointment with
an academic advisor
in Student Support Services at 928.226.4323.
Q:
Can
I receive financial aid at CCC and another school?
A:
No,
you can only receive financial aid at one school, the school
you are seeking
your degree/certificate from.
Q:
Why
do you need my tax forms for last year?
A:
Your
eligibility is determined from your (spouse/parents) income
from the
previous year. If
your (spouse/parents) current income
has decreased by 20%
or more you may complete a Special
Conditions Appeal, if
approved you may be
eligible for funding.
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