student handbook - Baton Rouge Community College

Financial AidThe Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships assists BRCC students inmeeting the cost of their education. The College participates in federaland state financial aid programs that offer institutional, private, andother types of scholarships, awards, and loans. Students are encouragedto file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application forfinancial aid. Eligibility is determined from the information providedon the FAFSA. Applications are available in the Financial Aid andScholarships Office or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Applicationscompleted online are processed faster than those sent by mail.Eligible StudentsQualifications:To be eligible for financial aid, a student must meet the followingrequirements:• Possess a high school diploma or General Education Develop ment(GED) certificate, or an Ability to Benefit.• Demonstrate financial need.• Possess a valid social security number.• Males age 18 and over must be registered with Selective Service.• Complete a Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA).• Enroll (or be accepted for enrollment) as a standard admit studentin a degree seeking program.• Make satisfactory academic progress (SAP).22Applying for Financial AidGenerally, a student needs to complete only one financial aid application(FAFSA) each year to be considered for financial aid. To apply:• Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov free of charge(students who have previously received financial aid need tocomplete a FAFSA Renewal Application).• List BRCC’s official school code (037303) on the FAFSA.• Students using the inter net to apply should sign electronicallyusing a Personal Identi fication Number (PIN) that can beobtained from the website; otherwise, they must print, sign,and mail the signature page to the Department of Education.• Students will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) via mail or email.Once the SAR is received, students should verify the printedinformation.