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Federal Work Study Orientation Sessions
Federal Work Study Orientation Sessions - Watch for Dates in Fall 2008
Career & Placement Services will hold a series of orientation sessions for students interested in work-study employment. These sessions will provide students with an overview of the work-study program and give them easy to follow guidelines for finding student employment both on-campus and off-campus. The following topics will be covered:
- How a student qualifies for a work-study position and the different roles of the Financial Aid Department and Career & Placement Services.
- The difference between FSE & ISE jobs and how one knows if they are eligible
- Where students can locate job postings and obtain an application
- The pre-screening and interviewing process
- Obtaining and filling out the necessary forms
- Work hours/schedule and timecard information
- Expectations, regulations, and performance/grievance procedures
- Additional services and resources available through Career & Placement Services such as resume writing, interviewing skills, CO-OP classes etc...
Financial Aid at a Glance
What is federal student aid?
Federal student aid is financial help for students enrolled in eligible programs to cover school expenses called the Cost of Attendence (COA) which includes: tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, personal expenses and transportation. Many students wonder about what they will have to spend to attend CLC for an entire year as a full-time student. To help answer that question, the College has developed a budget for Dependent and Independent Students. Please note that there may be minor variations in these figures due to tuition increases or changes in federal guidelines.
| (Based on 9 months) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,660.00 |
| (Based on 14 credit hours per semester) | |
| Books and Supplies | $1232.00 |
| Room and Board | $1,722.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,274.00 |
| Transportation | $1,582.00 |
| Estimated Cost | $8,470.00 |
| (Based on 9 months) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,660.00 |
| (Based on 14 credit hours per semester) | |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232.00 |
| Room and Board | $4,368.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,274.00 |
| Transportation | $1,582.00 |
| Estimated Cost | $11,116.00 |
| (Based on 9 months) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,520.00 |
| (Based on 14 credit hours per semester, in-district) | |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200.00 |
| Room and Board | $1,680.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,240.00 |
| Transportation | $1,546.00 |
| Estimated Cost | $8,186.00 |
| (Based on 9 months) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,520.00 |
| (Based on 14 credit hours per semester, in-district) | |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200.00 |
| Room and Board | $4,256.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,240.00 |
| Transportation | $1,546.00 |
| Estimated Cost | $10,762.00 |
Most federal aid is need-based. The three most common types of aid are grants, loans and work-study.
Grants - financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Federal Pell Grants for the 2008-09 school year will range from approximately $400 to $4,310. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) range from $200 to $500. For Illinois residents, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) offers a tuition grant to eligible students. The maximum amount of the award is limited to tuition and fees.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
An eligible student may be able to receive an Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) up to $750 for their first academic year and up to $1300 for their second academic year. To be eligible for each academic year, a student must:
- Be a United States citizen;
- Be a Federal Pell Grant recipient;
- Be enrolled full-time in an Associate degree program;
- Be enrolled in the first or second academic year of his or her program of study at a two-year or four-year degree-granting institution;
- Have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study (after January 1, 2008, if a first-year student, and after January 1, 2007, if a second year student);
- If a first year student, not have been previously enrolled in an undergraduate program; and
- If a second year student, have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for their first academic year.
Students are notified of their potential eligibility by the U.S. Department of Education and must follow through by going to the Department's web site to answer questions to determine if their high school program meets the definition of "a rigorous secondary school program." Students must verify eligibility by providing a copy of their high school transcript to the Office of Admission and Records.
Veterans - There are financial aid programs designed specifically for veterans of the armed forces. For more information, please contact our office or click here.
Loans - borrowed money that must be repaid with interest. Maximum loan amounts depend on the student?s year in school.
- Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program: private lenders provide federally guaranteed funds. FFELs include Subsidized Stafford, Unsubsidized Stafford and Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS).
- A student must fill out a Stafford Loan request form every semester they request a loan.
Work-study - lets you earn money while enrolled in school to help pay for education expenses. Students are limited to no more than 20 hours per week in the work-study program.
Who gets federal student aid?
Following is a list of requirements to receive aid from the U.S. Department of Education. You must
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen with a valid Social Security Number;
- Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate or pass an approved ability-to-benefit (ATB) test;
- Enroll in an eligible program as a regular student seeking a degree or certificate from CLC. (Note: all programs under 16 credit hours are ineligible for federal financial aid.);
- Register (or have registered) with the Selective Service if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25;
- Meet the satisfactory academic progress standards set by the College;
- Certify that you will use federal aid only for educational purposes;
- Certify that you are not in default on a federal student loan and that you do not owe money on a federal grant;
- Certify that you have never been convicted of possessing or selling illegal drugs.
How do you apply for federal student aid?
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA should be completed each year before April 15th to ensure that all federal, state and institutional deadlines are met. - Review your Student Aid Report (SAR).
After you submit your FAFSA, the Department of Education will send you a SAR. The SAR confirms the information reported on your FAFSA and will tell you your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is an index of need that our office will use to determine the amount of federal student aid for which you qualify. - Contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Talk with our office to make sure that your file is complete and you can be awarded. After a review of your SAR, we will prepare a letter outlining your aid eligibility.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
For more information about financial aid programs, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
