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There are many types of financial aid available, including grants, loans, scholarships, work study and other fundings.
Check out available aids at Morton College
The financial aid process can take a few months, so start your application process early.
What You Should Know When Applying for Aid
Four easy steps
Step 1
Apply for a PIN at http://WWW.PIN.ED.GOV
Step 2
Complete and submit the FAFSA application at http://WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV
Step 3
Inquire about any additional documents that may be needed at the Financial Aid Office and submit these as soon as possible. *
* Note: Mail notification will also be sent out to you. Wait for mail notification or login to the panther portal to view your financial aid status.
Step 4
Review the award letter that will be sent to you.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a u.s. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Have a High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) Certificate or have completed a homeschooling at the secondary level
• Must be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program
• Have a valid Social Security number
• Register with Selective Services, if required
• Not be in default on federalloan(s) or owe an over-payment on federal grants
• Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactorv Academic Progress.
Enrollment Status
The U.S. Department of Education sets federal definitions of enrollment statuses, which supersede school-imposed definitions related to an academic term. These federal guidelinesare fallowed at all times including summer semesters.Full-time= 12 credit hours or more
Three-quarter-time = 9 to 11.5 credit hours
Half-time= 6 to 8.5 credit hours
Less than half-time= 1 to 5.5 credit hours
Important Student Consumer Information
Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Return of Federal Financial Aid
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