Financial Aid

 

The Tennessee Technology Center at Crump recognizes many students need financial assistance to pay tuition, purchase books and supplies.  It is the mission of this Financial Aid Department to assist all students in understanding the financial assistance programs that may be available to them in a helpful and courteous manner while administering the same programs with honest integrity.
 
Financial aid applications and forms are available in the Student Services Office as well as at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Financial assistance is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis as long as funding is available. Renewal of financial assistance is not automatic; students must re-file each year and demonstrate a financial need, as well as maintaining satisfactory progress and attendance.

 

Types of Assistance Available   

Financial assistance is available through a combination of various programs which are funded through federal, state, local and private sources. The aid is designed to assist those students who find it difficult or impossible to attend school without financial assistance. A brief description of the programs are listed below.
 
Federal Pell Grant—The Pell Grant is a federal aid program available to eligible students. The grant is based on need. Repayment of this grant is not required as long as the student completes all scheduled requirements.  Maximum Award for 2011-2012 is $5500 per year.
 
Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant- Beginning Oct.1, 2004, students may be eligible to receive WNTSG monies for educational expenses. The TTC-Crump will adhere to the policies and procedures set forth by the administering agent, TSAC. The FAFSA (Pell Grant) is the required application process.  Maximum Award for 2011-2012 is $2000 per year.
 
Tennessee Assistance Grant- Students who apply with the free application for federal funds (FAFSA) automatically are applying for TSAC monies. Qualification is made through the TSAC program exclusively based on availability and need. The exact distribution date is at the discretion of the Financial Aid Officer. Maximum Award for 2011-2012 is $1000 per year.
 
Federal Supplementary Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)- One year grants-in-aid, valued at $100 to $300 depending on the extent of documented need, are designed to assist students of exceptional financial need, who, for the lack of financial means of their own or of their families, would be unable to obtain such a grant. Funds for these grants are provided from Federal appropriations and they may not exceed the lesser of $300 or one-half the total amount of student financial aid provided by the institution. The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant may be renewed annually upon application, providing the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements. 
 
Federal Work Study Program- This program enables eligible students to earn a portion of their educational expenses through part-time employment at the Center.  For additional information, contact the TTC-Crump Student Services Office.
 
Scholarships—Occasionally, scholarship funds are made available by civic groups, church organizations, business organizations, and professional groups. The groups may sponsor a student’s daily expenses, books, and other supplies.
 
Veterans’ Benefits—All training programs at TTC-Crump are approved for Veteran’s benefits. Veterans and dependents who are eligible, with education benefits should contact the TTC-VA Representative prior to filing for VA benefits.
 
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
 
TAA/TRA– Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
***Contact your local Tennessee Career Center to determine eligibility for WIA, TRA, TAA***
 
Vocational Rehabilitation – Contact your local Department of Human Services to determine eligibility for Voc-Rehab.

 

Application Process

  • TTC-Crump school code is 005357.

  • To apply for any of the aforementioned programs, the student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application responses are returned after processing to the student usually within 4 to 6 weeks by mail or 7-10 days via the internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
  • The federal government establishes deadlines each year for submission of the FAFSA and the deadline is outlined on the application. Additional deadlines may be established by individual programs.
  • The student will receive a Student Aid Report. TTC-Crump will receive an electronic ISIR report of the same information. It is not necessary to bring any student copies to the Financial Aid Office.
  • The Central Processors randomly choose students to be verified. If chosen, the student must supply signed copies of certain documents like tax returns with all schedules and W-2 forms attached or end-of-the-year Social Security Income Statements. Verification Worksheets also must be submitted.
  • When all processing and verification are complete, the student will receive an award notification.
  • If for any reason, the student changes the scheduled hours he/she will attend for a term that term's awards may have to be recalculated. This could affect the timeliness of funds disbursement.

 

Eligibility for Financial Aid

  • Be enrolled in an eligible program.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen/national or an eligible non-citizen.
  • Be a Tennessee resident for at least one year to receive Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grants and Tennessee Student Assistance Awards.
  • Maintain Satisfactory Progress and Attendance.
  • Be a high school or GED graduate or have ability to benefit. (Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant recipients do not have to meet this requirement).
  • Meet all financial aid deadlines and complete verification if selected.
  • Not be in default on any type of former student loan.
  • Not  be in default on any Title IV aid to another post-secondary institution or TTC-Crump.
  • Male applicants, who are required to, must be registered with Selective Service.
  • Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). May be completed via the internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY WILL NOT BE CALCULATED UNTIL ALL FORMS AND INFORMATION REQUIRED ARE RECEIVED BY THE CENTER.
 
PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT - Since the formula used to determine eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant is basically the same for all applicants, students who have experienced extenuating circumstances beyond their control may require "Special Conditions" or "Professional Judgment."
 
There must be rare and unusual reasons for the financial aid administrator to consider such a request. In addition, the student must provide adequate documentation to support any adjustments before the administrator will consider the request.

Possible extenuating circumstances meriting Professional Judgment could include the following:

  • Divorce or separation of student, spouse or parent
  • Death of a spouse or parent
  • Loss of untaxed income of student, spouse or parent
  • Disability of student, spouse or a parent
  • Unusual medical expenses of student, spouse, or parent
  • Tuition expenses of student, spouse, or parent
  • Loss of a job by either the student, spouse, or the parent
The Financial Aid Administrator's decision regarding special circumstances is final and cannot be appealed. A Financial Aid "Request for Special Conditions" form can be obtained in the Financial Aid Office.
 
 

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