How to Apply
To apply for financial aid you must follow certain
steps to make sure that your application is considered for
all types of aid. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Web Worksheet available from your local high school, community
college or area university. There is no fee to apply for federal need-based
aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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All students need to apply for a personal identification number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov. If parental income must be included on the aid application one parent will also need a PIN. The PIN will be used to sign the FAFSA electronically.
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The FAFSA must be completed on-line,
using
FAFSA on the
Web from
the Department of Education. You may also bring your application to MECC to receive assistance from the financial aid staff in entering the FAFSA online.
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In order for your information to be
released to Mountain Empire Community College, you must
list the school code for Mountain Empire on the FAFSA
(code 009629).
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Make sure that the mailing address that
the College has for you is correct. If you need to change
your mailing address, you may do so at Enrollment Services/Admissions.
The address that you fill out on your FAFSA will not update
your master record with the College.
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Results will be returned to you in
the form of a Student Aid Report (SAR) either by e-mail (if address is provided) or by mail to the address you provided. Read the
SAR carefully and contact the campus financial aid
office if there are any errors that need correction
and to confirm that we have received the electronic
version of your SAR.
- A request for any additional documents will be mailed to
you. Processing of your application will take two to four
weeks after we have received your accurate SAR and
all other documentation.
NOTE: If your application for financial aid is selected by the federal processing
center for a process called Verification, you must provide a copy of your
federal income tax return and a form called the Verification Worksheet, which
will be mailed to you by Enrollment Services/Financial Aid.
- To be considered an early applicant and given
priority for all funds available, Mountain Empire Community
College must have received your accurate electronic SAR with all other required documents no later than May
1 and you must meet all student eligibility requirements
(such as the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress).
May 1 is not a deadline but a priority date for consideration
for other types of aid than the Pell Grant.
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Financial aid will be awarded and a
Notification of Award letter will be mailed to you after
your file is completed. You may also view your financial
aid award at MECC OnLine.
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Review the Notification of Award Letter
along with all other information provided with it pertaining
to your obligations and the eligibility requirements
for the financial aid awarded.
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