Applying for Financial Aid

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU COMPLETE ANY PART OF THE FINANCIAL AID PACKET!

The following steps must be satisfactorily completed and the data submitted to the Financial Aid Office before the student can be considered for any financial assistance:

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible to receive financial aid, you must be admitted and matriculated in a degree - granting program. Students admitted as "special" or "provisional" are not eligible to receive financial aid until they are admitted as a regular student. Also, undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least six hours to be eligible for financial aid. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least five hours to be eligible for financial aid. The TTUHSC Financial Aid Office reserves the right to request any additional information required by regulation to validate your financial status.

ALTERNATIVE LOANS

In addition to the Stafford loan program, there are several alternative loans available to students. All of these lenders require a credit check. It is the borrower's responsibility to contact the appropriate lender to determine (1) the interest rate, (2) the repayment terms, and (3) the necessary application information. Information on these alternative loans programs is available in the financial aid office or can be accessed through the Internet.

KEEPING STUDENT FINANCIAL AID INFORMED

Students are responsible for informing the Student Financial Aid office of any changes in their financial situation. All scholarships should be reported immediately. Students who change the course load during the semester need to know what effect such action will have on their financial aid. Students must also ensure that the school has correct addresses and phone numbers so that they will receive revised information in a timely manner. The earlier you complete your application, the better your chances of having financial aid funds available on time.

OUR DEADLINE FOR EARLY CONSIDERATION IS MAY 1.

If you have any questions, please call or stop by our office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.