APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

STEP ONE: COMPLETE A FAFSA

In order to receive Federal, State, or Institutional (Florida Christian College) aid, each student must first complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The easiest way to do this is to go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. You may complete and submit your FAFSA after January 1st of each year. In order to receive the maximum amount of aid that you are eligible for, you will need to submit your FAFSA by April 26. This allows your application to be processed by the May 1 deadline.

You will need a Personal Identification Number (PIN) in order to complete your FAFSA. You can receive your PIN by logging onto www.pin.ed.gov. If you are a dependent student, your parents will need a pin as well (they can get their pin on the same website). You will also need income and tax information from the previous year, including your W-2 and tax documents along with your parents' tax information. Be sure to list Florida Christian College in the school section and enter our school code (015192) in order to have your info sent to us.

STEP TWO: COMPLETE AN ONLINE FINANCIAL AID INTERVIEW

Once you have completed your FAFSA, log-in to our Virtual Financial Aid office at https://fcc.vfao.com to complete your online Financial Aid Interview. This quick and easy process helps us verify your information and allows us to help you proceed with requested loans, requested grants, or both.

STEP THREE: SIGN MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE (FOR LOANS)

If you are going to apply for loans, you will need to sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN). This document is a contract between you and your lender detailing the various aspects of your loan, and your agreement to fulfill your payment plan. You can do this by clicking here.

STEP FOUR: APPLY FOR SCHOLARHIPS
Now, you will want to explore any scholarships that you may be eligible for, including local and national scholarship opportunities. Your high school guidance counselor is a graet place to start for this valuable information. To see what FCC scholarships and grants you may be eligible for, click here.
 
  DATES & DEADLINES 2010-2011
April 26, 2010 Deadline to submit 2010-11 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and meet May 1 processing date for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant or the Florida Student Assistance Grant.
 
 
May 1, 2010 Deadline to apply for Florida Christian College Institutional Scholarships.
June 15, 2010 Deadline to complete the online Financial Aid interview and 2010-2011 FAFSA for all Loan Applications in order to ensure the funds are reflected on your student account when the Fall Tuition Bill is mailed.
 
July 15, 2010 Deadline to complete all loan applications for the Fall term in order to ensure the funds are reflected on your student account when the Fall Tuition Bill is mailed.
 
 
Aug. 10, 2010 2010 fall term bills reflecting changes and financial aid will be mailed to students by the Finance Office.
 
Sept. 3, 2010 Payment of student's Fall 2010 account balance is due and payable in the Finance Office.
 
Sept. 7, 2010

Last day to apply for NelNet on-line payment program.

Dec. 15, 2010 Bills for 2011 Spring Term will be mailed to registered students by the Finance Office.
 
Jan. 14, 2011 Payment of student's Spring 2011 account balance is due and payable in the Finance Office.
 
If you have any questions concerning any of these deadlines, please call (407-569-1365) or us and we will be happy to assist you.