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Financial Aid:
1. What is the Title IV School Code for ATC?
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ATC’s Federal Title IV School Code is 030321. This number must be used when completing the FAFSA in order for ATC to receive your financial aid information. |
2. What are the different types of financial aid available to me through your school?
3. What is the difference between the HOPE Scholarship and HOPE Grant?
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The Hope Scholarship applies to students in degree programs and requires either an eligible high school, or checkpoint, GPA. The HOPE Grant applies to students in diploma and certificate programs and has no high school GPA requirements. |
4. Do I have to be full-time to receive HOPE?
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There is no minimum or maximum number of enrollment hours for a student to receive HOPE. A student will be paid HOPE according to the number of enrollment hours. |
5. Is there an income limit for HOPE assistance?
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There is no income limit for the HOPE Grant or HOPE Scholarship programs. |
6. Do I need to reapply for financial aid each year?
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Yes. The financial aid year begins each July. Students who wish to be considered for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant or Federal Work Study must reapply each year by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who wish to apply for only HOPE can apply either by completing the FAFSA or completing an application provided by the Financial Aid Office. You must also maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to qualify for aid each year.. |
7. What happens to my financial aid status if I withdraw from school?
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Students who withdraw from school while on financial aid may have their awards reduced depending upon when they withdraw from school. Also, they may be required to repay a specified percentage of any aid received in the term in which they are withdrawing. Also, students are encouraged to check with the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing from school to see if with drawing could have an effect on their awards. |
8. How can I get my financial aid transferred to another school?
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Students transferring to another institution will have to make a correction to their current year FAFSA by adding the transferring institution’s Federal School Code. Students must also contact the institution and complete any necessary forms to determine eligibility. |
9. Will I get money back from my financial aid if I do not use all of it?
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Yes, funds not needed for your educational expenses will be distributed by check and mailed to the last know address. |
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