College Catalog 2015-16

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

d. Review the SAR carefully to make sure it is correct and complete. The SAR will contain comments from the processors about the student’s eligibility and will let students know if additional information is needed. The college may also be required to request additional information such as the U.S. Income Tax Return Transcript and other documents or forms to complete verification or to review discrepancies on the SAR. 3. To apply for student loans students must contact the financial aid office for a loan application or download one at www.eccc.edu/financial-aid. To apply for work-study, students must indicate on the FAFSA that they are interested in applying. Additional forms and applications will be required for these programs. 4. The priority deadline for applying for financial aid at East Central Community College is April 1 (for the upcoming fall semester). The processed date of the FAFSA (as indicated on the Student Aid Report must be on or before April 1 to receive full consideration for financial aid. Additional applications will be accepted and are encouraged after April 1; however, no assurance can be given that funds will be available in all programs. Aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. 5. All students must reapply for financial aid each academic year. Note: Mississippi students may apply for state-funded programs which include MTAG, MESG, HELP, and other programs described at the MOSFA (Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid) website. An online application must be completed by the program deadline and additional information may be required; therefore, students should read the information and instructions provided on the MOSFAwebsite. Contact MOSFA at 1-800-327-2980 or at the following website: http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid.php. Conditions for Receiving Financial Aid 1. The Financial Aid Office reserves the right on behalf of ECCC to review and revise or cancel an award at any time because of changes in the student’s financial or academic status. Students are required to notify the Financial Aid Office regarding any changes in their financial or academic status while attending ECCC. 2. Any commitment of Federal, State, or local funds is contingent upon subsequent Congressional or Legislative appropriation and actual receipt of the funds by ECCC. 3. Recipients of financial assistance from ECCC must notify the Financial Aid Office concerning any scholarships or other funds from any outside source. 4. Student eligibility criteria for Federal Aid require that in order to receive financial aid, a student must be making satisfactory academic progress in their course of study. See the Satisfactory Progress section in this publication for further details on the ECCC Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy. 5. Generally, a student must be enrolled in a minimum of six hours each semester and must be enrolled in a program leading to a degree or certificate to receive financial aid. Students receiving loans must maintain at least half-time attendance (6 hours) each semester. MTAG, and MESG require full-time enrollment each semester. Additionally, students may not receive aid from more than one college at the same time. 6. To be eligible for financial aid a student must be a high school graduate or have a GED ®. Students who receive a high school certificate do not meet the high school graduation requirement. Students who do not meet this requirement must meet the minimum requirements on an ability-to-benefit test or have passed at least 6 college credit hours as set forth by the Department of Education. 7. Financial aid funds may be used toward educational expenses which include matriculation, fees, books, supplies, transportation, room, board and miscellaneous expenses.

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