Mattie Bledsoe

                                                                      Financial Aid Officer

                                                                                                (931) 424-4010 Extension 102

 

Philosophy

The Tennessee Technology Center at Pulaski (an accredited member of the Commission on Occupational Educational Institutions) recognizes the fact that many student are not able to attend school due to lack of financial assistance. It is the philosophy of TTC-Pulaski, that no qualified person should be denied the opportunity of an education provided the need is determined to be real and the student is willing to cooperate with the Financial Aid Office.  The Federally funded student assistance programs and TTC-Pulaski assume that the student and his/her parents have the primary obligation to finance the education of the student.  When this responsibility has been met, financial aid programs can assist the student in meeting his/her need.

 

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS AT TTC-PULASKI:

The following is a listing of the student financial aid programs available at TTC-Pulaski:

Grants are awards in most cases that you do not have to pay back. Failure to complete at least  60percent of an enrollment period could result in a payment of grant funds.

Work study gives you the chance to work and earn money to help you for school.

 

GRANTS

Federal Pell Grants:

Federal Supplement Educational Opportunity Grant (SEDOG)

Tennessee Student Assistance Award(TSAA)

 

WORK PROGRAM

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

 

OTHER AID PROGRAMS

Workforce Investment Act(WIA)

Veterans Administration Benefits

Tennessee Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

 

APPLYING

General Procedures

1. Be accepted for admission to TTC-Pulaski

2. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

financial aid form to determine eligibility for various programs.

3. File an application for financial aid with the TTC-Pulaski Financial Aid Office.

*All financial aid programs are subject to student eligibility and the availability of funds.  Federal Student Aid Information Center (1-800-433-3243)

 

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

In order for a student to receive financial assistance from federal or state financial aid programs at TTC-Pulaski he/she must:

*Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program

*Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen

*Show that he/she has need.

*Must be making satisfactory progress in accordance with TTC-Pulaski guidelines.

*Have a high school diploma or GED

*Must not be in default on a National Direct Student Loan, Federal Student Loan or PLUS Loan.  Must sign a statement that he/she is not in default or does not owe a refund.

*Must not owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant, Tennessee Student Assistance Award or a Federal or a Federal Supplement Educational Opportunity Grant.

*Must have a signed statement of education purpose (saying that the student will use the money only for expenses related to attending the Center).

*Must have a signed statement of registration compliance indicating either that he/she has registered with the Selective Service or that he/she is not required to register.

 

 

FINANCIAL NEED DETERMINATION

Most federal student aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.  Need is the difference between your cost of education (such as tuition, books, supplies, transportation, and other expenses) and an amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward your education.  Determination of a student's financial need is provided through the Federal Need Analysis Methodology.  Three to four weeks after submitting a financial aid application, a Student Aid Report will be mailed to you indicating eligibility.  The Student Aid Report should be presented to the Financial Aid Administrator to determine your award.

 

 

 

 

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