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FAQ's - Financial Aid

  1. Q: How do I get financial help with my classes I have registered for?

    2. A: Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA Application to see if you are eligible for financial assistance by way of grants or loans. Richland’s code is 008504. You will need to apply for a PIN (electronic signature) to sign your application. Go to www.pin.ed.gov and use the Richland School Code on the application.

  2. Q: I did my FAFSA. Now what?

    3. A: Please check with the Financial Aid Office approximately 48 hours after completing your application online, at 972-238-6188.

  3. Q: If I applied for Financial Aid, do I have to pay my tuition bill by the due date?

    4. A: You are responsible for payment of tuition by the due date unless you have been awarded, and have accepted your award, on eConnect. Your award will pay up to the amount you are eligible for. Sometimes a system glitch will cause the award not to pay. Please be aware of your tuition status and watch your account.

  4. Q: I am worried about my due date for tuition and, although I have financial aid and have accepted my award, how will I know the bill is paid?

    5. A: Approximately 5-7 days before the term starts, Financial Aid will pay the bill for tuition. If you have enough of the award, Financial Aid will send you money to help with books. The remainder, if any, will go to your account. Check "My Disbursement" in eConnect (under Student Menu).

  5. Q: If I drop a class before certification date will I have to pay money back?

    6. A: Your entitlement will be less if you drop, and you will owe the difference.

  6. Q: I checked my status at the front counter of Financial Aid. I was selected for verification. What did I do wrong?

    7. A: You did nothing wrong. The FAFSA system and the DCCCD system randomly check a select number of applicants to ensure accuracy. Sometimes, other issues trigger the verification. Your quick and accurate response will help the Financial Aid Office assure timely application completion.

  7. Q: I did not qualify for the Pell Grant? Now what?

    8. A: You probably did not qualify because your household income was higher than the threshold established to determine qualification for assistance. Loans are available to help, if needed.

    Also, consider some factors before giving up hope for financial assistance. Is your income the same as the year that determined eligibility? Has it decreased because of loss of job, or income reduction? Divorce? Consider Special Circumstance for Income Reduction. This could cause your file to be re-examined for eligibility.

    In addition, consider Dependency Override, and see the Financial Aid Office.

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