FinancialAid

Applying for Financial Aid

FAFSA Website 

• Requirements to Receive Financial Aid

  The intent of the federal and state financial aid programs is to assist you in obtaining an education, which will make you more marketable and help you earn a higher wage.

  Meet these requirements to be considered for financial aid:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen (for most programs) with a valid social security number (SSN).
  • Be working toward the completion of a financial aid eligible degree or certificate.
  • Have a high school diploma, a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or complete a high school education in a home school setting approved under state law.
  • Register with the Selective Service, if required.
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at the school you are attending.

  Financial Aid for Summer

  • Students who are enrolling for the first time at Aims Community College in the summer should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the academic year that is ending. Students who have already attended Aims and received financial aid during the fall or spring semesters or both should complete a summer aid request form. The form is available in April when summer class registration begins. Funding for summer is contingent upon whether students have already received maximum amounts in financial aid programs during fall and spring and upon availability of institutional funds.
• Apply for Admission
  Apply for Admissions to Aims Community College
• When Should I Complete My FAFSA  

  Semester of Enrollment	FAFSA to complete	Using Income From -	Submitted to Aims by
  Summer 2020	2019-2020	2017*	3/1/20**
  Fall 2020	2020-2021	2018*	6/1/20**
  Spring 2021	2020-2021	2018*	11/1/20**
  Summer 2021	2020-2021	2018*	3/1/21**

  *Starting with FAFSA year 2017-2018, the U.S. Department of Education has authorized early FAFSA filing (October 1 each year) which will require input of income from two years prior.

   

  **Paperwork submitted by this date gives you the best opportunity for the availability of funds by the first day of classes.
• Applying for Financial Aid

  Step 1: Create your FSA ID

  This federal username and password allows you to electronically sign your financial aid application and access other Department of Education websites.

  • If you are required to complete the FAFSA with your parent's information, they should apply for a FSA ID as well.
  • Step by Step Instructions for creating your ID
  • Important – Only the owner of the FSA ID should create and use the account. Never share your FSA ID.
    
• Complete your FAFSA

  Step 2: Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA.

  These video tutorials can assist you when completing the FAFSA.

   

  
  
  

  2020-2021 FAFSA Tutorial First-Time Filers

• Verification
  • Verification Information
• Processing of My FAFSA
  • What Happens When My FAFSA is Received?
• Accepting Financial Aid Awards
  • Your Award Letter

General Financial Aid Requirements