What kind of financial aid is available? Angelina College does not participate in any Federal or State Loan programs. Applications for short-term tuition loans are available at the Financial Aid Office, Room 208, Student Center. The loan will be for 70 percent of the tuition shown on your statement. For most grants, including the Pell Grant, the only application you need is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For frequently asked questions and Pell Grant information, click on Pell Grant. For institutional scholarships, a General Scholarship Application is available. You may pick one up at the Financial Aid Office, Room 208, Student Center or print one out, complete it and turn it in to the Financial Aid Office. A complete listing of institutional scholarships is available by clicking Scholarships, then Donors.
How do I apply for financial aid? Applicants for financial aid should apply as soon as possible prior to July 15 for the fall semester and prior to November 30 for the spring semester, in order to receive first consideration. Following the procedures outlined below will help you receive your financial aid on a timely basis 1. Submit via internet, www.fafsa.ed.gov, the FAFSA "Free Application for Federal Student Aid." (the 6-digit federal school code for Angelina College is 006661) Students wishing to complete a paper version of the FAFSA, and mail it to the Dept. of Education, may download or complete and print a copy of the form at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/options.htm 3. Submit any forms requested by the Financial Aid Office. Items you may be asked to provide if chosen by the Dept. of Education for verification:
Forms available on-line: Summer 2013
Fall 2013 and Spring 2014
To receive financial aid at Angelina College a student must have all required admissions documents on file in the records office. These documents include a copy of his/her high school transcript or GED scores, college transcripts, if applicable, a completed application for admissions and proof of Texas residency.
How do I keep my financial aid? You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and complete your academic program in a timely manner. Please review the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy carefully. Financial Aid Appeals Form & Instructions NEW for Fall 2012: Federal Pell Grant Program Change — Duration of Eligibility On Dec. 23, 2011 Congress signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112-74) which significantly impacts Federal Student Aid Programs. The Federal Pell Grant Duration of Eligibility amendment has set a maximum amount of eligibility for Pell Grant for ALL students who have received or will receive Pell Grant. In 2008-09, a cap of 18 semesters (or its equivalent) was put in place for students who first received aid during the 2008-09 academic year. This new amendment limits the amount of Pell Grant to 12 semesters (or its equivalent) for all students. The following is an explanation from Student Aid on the Web:
Once you have received a Pell Grant for 12 semesters, or the equivalent, you will no longer be eligible for additional Pell Grants.
If you have questions regarding your financial aid status or eligibility, please visit the Financial Aid Office in Room 208 of the Student Center, or call us at (936) 633-5291.
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Debbie Buchanan Susan Jones Pell Grant sjones Irma Montoya (936) 633-5386 Jorge Valdes Pell Grants jvaldes Contessa James Jennifer Standley Scholarship Coordinator jstandley
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