Financial Aid
Mission
The Tennessee Technology Center at Murfreesboro (TTCM) recognizes that many students need financial assistance to pay tuition, purchase books and supplies, as well as assist with providing for other indirect educational expenses such as transportation. It is the mission of the Financial Aid Office to assist all students in understanding the financial assistance programs that may be available to them in a helpful and courteous manner while administering the same programs with honesty and integrity.
Governance of Financial Aid
Financial Aid is awarded on an individual basis based on the economic need of the individual. All aid is first and foremost governed by Federal policies and procedures. Aid is also awarded based on state guidelines and institutional policies. Please visit the financial aid office for concerns regarding awards and procedures.
General Qualifications for Receiving Financial Aid
- Be enrolled in an eligible program.
- Must be a U.S. citizen/national or an eligible non-citizen.
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- Be a Tennessee resident for the Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grants and Tennessee Student Assistance Awards.
- Maintain Satisfactory Progress and Attendance.
- Be a high school graduate or have obtained a G.E.D. If you do not meet these requirements, you must be above compulsory age and have taken an approved ability to benefit exam. *Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant recipients do not have to meet this requirement.
- Meet all financial aid deadlines and complete verification if selected.
- Not be in default on any type of former student loan.
- Must not be in default on any Title IV aid to another postsecondary institution or the TTC at Murfreesboro.
- Male applicants, who are between the ages of requirement, must be registered with Selective Service. Selective Service status can be checked at http://www.sss.gov.
- Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA may be completed via the internet at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Federal Aid Available
Federal Pell Grants
A. Maximum award for full-time students is $4310 given over a period of three terms based on
the 07-08 award. Amounts are determined by a calculation performed by the Department of
Education.
B. Application can be made at any time until deadline established by USDE using the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
C. Students who have obtained a bachelors degree are not eligible.
D. Non-repayable as long as satisfactory academic requirements are met and the information
given is valid.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
A. Available on a first come/first served basis during periods of enrollment.
B. Given to students who are:
1. Pell eligible,
2. greatest financial need (lowest EFC),
3. on a ranking basis until funds are exhausted.
C. Usual award per term is $75.00.
D. Matched with 25% institutional funds ($25.00).
Federal Work Study Program
A. Employment of needy students, enabling the opportunity to earn money to help pay for
education.
B. First come, first serve basis to those students with a remaining need.
C. Paid per hour, monthly; visit the Financial Aid Office for hourly wages.
State Aid Available
Tennessee Student Assistance Awards (TSAA)
A. Are for Tennessee residents attending Tennessee post-secondary institutions
B. Awarding is based on Expected Family Contribution and availability of funds based on priority
deadlines established by TSAC.
C. Is applied for by submitting the FAFSA
D. Is only awarded for three terms per academic year
E. Maximum award based on TSAA Payment Tables
TELS Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant (WNTSG)
A. Tennessee resident who meets enrollment requirements at TTC Murfreesboro; usually 18
years of age or older.
B. No high school diploma or GED required.
C. No ACT test required.
D. Is applied for by submitting the FAFSA.
E. Up to $2000 annually based on available lottery funding each term in academic year.
F. Cannot have received a HOPE Scholarship.
G. Cannot have received a WNTSG and achieved the highest award level in any other TTC
program.
H. Cannot be in default on any student loans or Title IV aid.
Independently Sponsored Aid
Workforce Investment Act
A program developed to help low income families, or families with recent working conflict; such as permanent layoffs. Persons interested in this program should contact the WIA office in their county. These offices will be in conjunction with the Career Centers or the Unemployment Offices of each area served.
Tennessee Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
This agency exists to support those residents of Tennessee that have some type of disability. For more information, contact the Vocational Rehabilitation office in your area.
Veterans Administration Educational Programs
Information for veterans benefits is available through the financial aid office. An explanation of benefits can also be found on page 21 of the TTCM catalog. Benefits can be checked online at http://www.gibill.va.gov
Application Process
- To apply for any of the aforementioned programs, the student must complete a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application responses are returned after processing to the student usually within a few days via the internet at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov - The federal government establishes deadlines each year for submission of the FAFSA and the deadline is outlined on the application. Additional deadlines may be established by individual programs.
- The student will receive a Student Aid Report. TTC Murfreesboro will receive an electronic ISIR report of the same information. It is not necessary to bring any student copies to the Financial Aid Office.
- The Central Processors randomly choose students to be verified. If chosen, the student must supply signed copies of certain documents like tax returns with all schedules and W-2 forms attached or end-of-the-year Social Security Income Statements. Verification Worksheets also must be submitted.
- When all processing and verification is complete, the student will receive an award notification.
If for any reason the student changes the scheduled hours, he/she will attend for a term, that term’s awards will be recalculated. This could effect the timeliness of funds disbursement.
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