I don’t have a high school diploma or GED. Will I be eligible for aid? Non high school graduates who meet the required ‘Ability to Benefit’ placement test scores and are admitted into the College’s 24-credit GED program are now can be considered matriculated and are eligible to apply for federal and state financial aid. Students must discuss their specific eligibility with an academic counselor. After is placed in a proper degree program, the Financial Aid office will be notified and will proceed to process the student’s aid. Can I receive financial aid if I already have a Bachelor’s degree? You’re not eligible to receive PELL grants, but you may be eligible to receive loans. You may also be eligible to receive TAP or APTS if your TAP/APTS allowance hasn’t been used up. Are non-matriculated students eligible for financial aid? No, only matriculated students (both full-time and part-time) are eligible for aid. Are part-time students eligible for financial aid? Yes, part-time students are eligible to apply for financial aid as long as they are matriculated students. Please note that a minimum of 6 credits is required to apply for a loan. Are undocumented students eligible for financial aid? Undocumented students are not eligible for federal financial aid, but they can now apply for New State Aid (TAP) if they meet the eligibility criteria – for more details and eligibility criteria, interested students should refer to www.hesc.ny.gov and click on the link for ‘New York State Dream Act’. Are all credit degree/certificate programs eligible for Financial Aid? All current credit degree and certificate programs are eligible. All degree and certificate programs that consist of over 24 credits are eligible. There is a financial aid hold on my account. As a result, I’m not able to register or get my transcript. What do I do? If the hold is for Loan Exit Interview, you need to complete a Loan Exit Interview. To do this, go to www.studentloans.gov and select ‘Complete Online Counseling’, then ‘Exit Counseling’, then ‘Direct Loan Exit’, and then ‘Begin Exit Counseling’. You must complete the exit even if your loan was not borrowed while you attended Westchester Community College. We will receive your exit results within 1-3 business days. To have the hold removed immediately, you should print the confirmation and fax or bring it to the Office of Student Financial Assistance. Otherwise, it will take 3-5 business days to clear. I applied to FAFSA, but didn’t put Westchester Community College on the application; what should I do? You may call 1(800) 433-3243 or visit https://studentaid.gov to add our federal school code (002881). Be sure to input your FSA ID number before submitting changes. Also, call 1(888) 697-4372, or visit www.hesc.ny.gov to add state school code (2160).
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