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.
2020-2021
2020–2021 Forms To Complete Each Year to be Considered:
- 2020-2021 FAFSA (use school code 009910 for Fall 2020, Spring 2021 and Summer 2021)
- 2020 Steps to Completing the FAFSA
- 2020-2021 Loan Certification Request Form
- 2020-2021 SC Need Based Grant Affidavit
- 2020-2021-LIFE-Scholarship-Affidavit-and-Instruction-Packet
- 2020-2021 Federal Work Study Application
2020–2021 Verification Forms:
- 2020-2021 Independent Verification Worksheet
- 2020-2021 Dependent Verification Worksheet
- 2020-2021 Asset Verification
- 2020-2021 ID & HS Verification Worksheet
- 2020-2021 Signature Page
- 2020-2021 Cost of Attendance Professional Judgement Form
- 2020-2021 Untaxed Income Form
- 2020-2021 Orphan Ward Court Foster Care Form
- 2020-2021 Emancipated Minor Legal Guardianship Form
2019–2020
2019–2020 Forms To Complete Each Year to be Considered:
- 2019-2020 FAFSA (use school code 009910 for Fall 2019, Spring 2020 and Summer 2020)
- 2019-2020 Student Loan Certification Request
- 2019-2020 SC Need Based Grant Affidavit
- 2019-2020 LIFE Scholarship Affidavit and Instruction Packet
- 2019-2020 Federal Work Study Application
2019–2020 Verification Forms:
- 2019-2020 Independent Verification Worksheet
- 2019-2020 Dependent Verification Worksheet
- 2019-2020 Asset Verification
- 2019-2020 ID & HS Verification Worksheet
- 2019-2020 Signature Page
- 2019-2020 Cost of Attendance Professional Judgment form
- 2019-2020 Untaxed Income Form
- 2019-2020 Orphan Ward of Court Foster Care
- 2019-2020 Emancipated Minor or Legal Guardianship
Tools, Tips, and References:
- Applying_Private_Educational_Student_Loans
- CWS Time Card
- Federal-Direct-Loan-Programs-Disclosure-Statements-Sub-Unsub-and-UG-Parent-Plus
- Financial-Aid-Recipient_Rights-and-Responsibilities
- 2020-2021 Guide to Receiving VA Benefits
- 2020-2021 How to Request a Tax Transcript
- Master Promissory Note & Entrance Counseling Instructions
- Scholarship Information
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.
- 2020-2021 SAP Appeal Form(Last day to submit an appeal is the last day of swap & drop for the term.)
- 2020-2021 SAP Policy
- 2020-2021 Dependency Status Appeal Form
- 2020-2021 Enrollment Pattern Appeal Form
- 2020-2021 Request for Income Status Change Form
- 2020-2021 Declaration of Intent Form
