Completing the FAFSA

STEP 1

Apply for admission to PCC. Remember, financial aid cannot be awarded until you are approved for admission and official high school/equivalency transcript has been received.

STEP 2

STEP 3

Once your FAFSA has been processed by the Department of Education, you will receive a  Student Aid Report, by mail or by e-mail if the e-mail address is provided.  The Student Aid Report indicates the students and/or parent ability to assist with payment of education cost.  This numerical value is called the EFC (Expected Family Contribution). Your FAFSA application will then be forwarded to PCC for processing.

STEP 4

When the Financial Aid Office receives a copy of your FAFSA from the U.S. Department of Education, a letter will be sent to you requesting documents needed to complete your file. Once all documents are received, your financial aid file will be reviewed for a possible award.

STEP 5

If it is determined that you are eligible for aid, you will receive a financial aid award letter from PCC.  Please read the  23/24 Financial Aid Offer Notification.

To view your financial aid award online, please log into Self-Service using your WebAdvisor credentials and click on the Financial Aid tab.

  • We recommend students seeking financial aid assistance to cover educational expenses to complete the FAFSA process prior to registration

Financial Aid Verification

If you are selected for verification, do not assume you are being accused of doing anything wrong. Some people are selected at random and some schools verify all students’ FAFSA forms. All you need to do is provide the requested documentation and be sure to do so by the deadline or you may lose financial aid eligibility.

FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS

Spring 2025

******IMPORTANT INFORMATION******

  • Please complete the FAFSA application at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid for 2024-2025
  • Priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA for Spring 2025 is November 18, 2024
  • Applications will be accepted after this date, but the student will need to make arrangements for his/her tuition at the time of registration.  If the application for financial aid is subsequently approved, the student will be reimbursed based on financial aid eligibility when financial aid funds are disbursed
  • Students will need to check Self-Service to determine if additional documentation is required. Students will also be notified by email.
  • You will need to submit any missing documentation requested by the Financial Aid Office by December 2, 2024

***Please begin attending classes on January 6, 2025 if you have secured payment for your classes***

Financial Aid students will need to make arrangements to have unpaid tuition taken care of by December 19, 2024. Students that are not eligible for financial aid may enroll in the payment plan at Payment Plan – Piedmont Community College (piedmontcc.edu)

YOU MUST DROP YOUR CLASSES PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES (JANUARY 6, 2025) IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO ATTEND, OR YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHARGES INCURRED.

  • Financial Aid does not cover classes that are not applicable to student’s program of study
  • In order for classes to be considered for Financial Aid eligibility, students must register by February 13, 2025
  • Withdrawals prior to February 13, 2025 will not be considered for Financial Aid eligibility
  • Bookstore charge dates: January 2, 2025 – February 3, 2025 (no charges will be allowed after this date)
  • Financial Aid Refunds mailed:  February 21, 2025 (Subject to Change)

If you have any questions, please call (336) 599-1181, ext. 4004 or (336) 694-8046.

Contact

Rachel E. Johnson
Director, Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs
rachel.johnson@piedmontcc.edu
(336) 322-2108 | E115



Click the image to view a video on how to apply for FAFSA!