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Frequently Asked Questions

 
What costs are covered by Financial Aid?
 
The FCTC Financial Aid Office offers funding for students who are eligible for various grants and programs. Fees like background checks, application fees, TABE test, etc., are not covered by these grants and are usually paid for by the student prior to enrollment.
 

What if I do not have a diploma?

 
Students who do not have their high school diploma or GED may still receive tuition benefits. After completing the TABE and scoring within program guidelines, you must take another test called the Wonderlic. This exam measures your skill levels to ensure you can comprehend and benefit from your course work and is required by the State of Florida. When you successfully pass the Wonderlic, you are eligible for aid.
 
What factors affect my eligibility for aid?
 

The Dept. of Education's Federal Methodology measures discretionary resources and protects for necessary basic living costs and then establishes a portion available for education. Below are a list of the factors used to measure your financial need:

 

  • Number of household members
  • Number of household members in college
  • Earned income
  • Taxes paid
  •  Type of tax returns filed
  • Assets, investments
  •  Age of oldest parent, age of independent student
  • Number of wage earners
  • Untaxed income
  • Additional financial information

 

The principals of needs analysis are:

 

  • Family has primary responsibility for covering the cost of their child’s education
  • Both students and parents are expected to contribute to the extent that they are able
  • Need should be evaluated for all families in an equitable and consistent manner

 

If you receive any of the following types of assistance, it may help increase your eligibility:

 

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  • Food stamps
  •  Free or Reduced Price School Lunch Program