It wouldn’t be financial aid without forms, right? But think of it this way, spending the time to complete the necessary forms properly does more than you might think. It helps expedite the process and ensures you get as much financial aid as you qualify for. Most important, it’s one of the first steps toward receiving a college degree or certificate and that goes a long way toward getting you a good job in the future.
Please fill out all required forms in Adobe Acrobat.
All students can get Adobe for their computer for free at this link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/acrobat/pdf-reader.html
You can also download the app as well for mobile devices through the Apple Store or Google Play.
2021–2022
2021–2022 Forms To Complete Each Year to be Considered:
- 2021–2022 FAFSA (use school code 009910 for Fall 2021, Spring 2022 and Summer 2022)
- 2021–2022 Steps to Completing the FAFSA
- 2021–2022 Loan Certification Request Form
- 2021–2022 SC Need Based Grant Affidavit
- 2021–2022 LIFE-Scholarship Affidavit and Instruction Packet
- 2021–2022 Federal Work Study Application
- 2021–2022 Building a Better Lowcountry Affidavit
- 2021–2022 Workforce Scholarship for the Future Affidavit
2021–2022 Verification Forms:
- 2021–2022 Independent Verification Worksheet
- 2021–2022 Dependent Verification Worksheet
- 2021–2022 Asset Verification
- 2021–2022 Identity & High School Verification Worksheet
- 2021–2022 Signature Page
- 2021–2022 Orphan Ward Court Foster Care Form
- 2021–2022 Emancipated Minor Legal Guardianship Form
- 2021–2022 Clarification of Prior Degree Form
- 2021–2022 Confirmation of Veteran Status
- 2021–2022 NSLDS Disability Discharge Confirmation Form
- 2021–2022 Student Loan Bankruptcy Status Form
- 2021–2022 Support of Dependents Other Than A Spouse Form
- 2021–2022 Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Form
- 2021–2022 Unusual Enrollment History Form
- 2021–2022 Verification of Non-Filing Form
- 2021–2022 Confirmation of Dependency Status
Tools, Tips, and References:
- How to Apply for Private Educational Student Loans
- Federal Direct Loan Programs Disclosure Statements (Subsidized & Unsubsidized)
- Financial Aid Recipient Rights and Responsibilities
- 2021–2022 Guide to Receiving VA Benefits
- 2021–2022 How to Request a Tax Return Transcript
- Master Promissory Note & Entrance Loan Counseling Instructions
- Scholarship Information
- Financial Avenue User Guide
Appeals and Professional Judgement:
The Office of Financial Aid at TCL can use their professional judgement to make adjustments on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) because of unusual circumstances. Please review the forms below for specific details and items that must be submitted in order to be considered for review. As always, please come into the office and speak with a member of our staff for assistance.
- 2021–2022 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Form
(Last day to submit an appeal is the last day of swap & drop for the term.) - 2021–2022 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
- 2021–2022 Dependency Status Appeal Form
- 2021–2022 Enrollment Pattern Appeal Form
- 2021–2022 Request for Income Status Change Form
- 2021–2022 Declaration of Intent Form
- 2021–2022 Cost of Attendance (COA) Professional Judgement (PJ) Form