Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid as soon as possible after these availability dates, since funds for these programs are limited and application delays are often incurred because of data verification regulations. A student's financial aid application must be completely processed at least one week prior to the beginning of a registration period for funds to be available at registration. If this is not the case, the student must be prepared to pay, using personal funds. The cost of attending TCC will differ depending on the student's academic major and circumstances. In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1976, student consumer information is available on request from the Financial Aid Office.
Budgets reflect prior year or most recent income.
Students applying for federal and state funds must meet certain eligibility requirements. A student may be required to take a federally approved test to receive funds. In addition, students receiving federal financial aid are reminded to take only courses that are required to complete a specific degree or certificate program at TCC or courses required as part of a transfer degree program at a four-year university. Students must also make satisfactory academic progress. The full policy is available in the Financial Aid Office and given to the student with each disbursement sheet and institutional application.