Student Financial Assistance

How and When To Apply

How Do I Apply?

Westchester Community College Financial Aid Data Sheet-this form must be completed and returned to the Office of Student Financial Assistance when applying for any aid. Read carefully - it tells you all you need to do.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA on the Web)- This form will make an assessment of your financial situation (need analysis). It determines your eligibility for all Federal Aid, such as Federal PELL, Federal Work-Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, and Federal Family Education Loans such as the Federal Stafford Loan. There is no charge for the processing of this form. The FAFSA also initiates the application process for a TAP award. The Office of Student Financial Assistance conducts over 100 workshops annually to assist students and parents in completing their financial aid forms. However, students and parents who have a PIN number may apply for aid by completing and electronically signing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students and parents may apply for a PIN by going to www.pin.ed.gov. Students may also print the paper signature page from the FAFSA on the Web, sign it, and mail it to the address provided. Westchester Community College federal school code is 002881. The College also conducts several forms workshops to assist students in completing the FAFSA on the WEB Worksheet.

When Do I Apply?
To ensure timely processing of your financial aid, all applications should be submitted at least three months prior to the date you intend to register. We urge all students to apply for aid soon after April 15 or earlier, after their taxes have been filed.

Priority Packaging Date
Priority Packaging Date for fall 2008 is June 30, 2008, and October 30 for the Spring 2009 semester. Priority is given to students who not only successfully completed their FAFSA but also submitted all necessary information to the college by the respective priority processing dates.

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