Complete the FAFSA  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) if possible by March 15 of the previous school year to ensure that the student receive state funds available for which the student qualifies.

List Isothermal Community College's School code (002934) on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Make sure that your Isothermal Admissions file is complete.

Provide all requested documentation. Your financial aid application cannot be processed without it.  Only the financial aid staff at ICC has access to confidential information.

All students should file for FAFSA even though they think that they will not qualify because this could qualify the student for various types of Financial Aid Programs.

Apply early!  It takes about 3-5 weeks for a student's file to be completely processed.  Aid is not complete until the financial aid office is in receipt of a student's signed award letter.  A Student Aid Report mailed to the student does not mean that aid is complete.

You do not have to be a full-time student to receive aid.

Only classes required for a student's program of study and developmental classes will count towards enrollment status.

You may purchase books and supplies against PELL.  Charges can usually be made about one week before classes begin. 

Financial aid students are required to complete attendance sheets and to submit them to the financial aid office. 

If you have a credit balance in your account (after tuition and, if applicable, textbook charges have been paid) you will receive a check on a PELL payday.  Checks may be picked up in the business office.

If you receive federal financial aid and drop out or withdraw from school during the first 60% of the semester you may be required to repay a percentage of the aid that you received.

The Pell Grant is divided into semester payments.  The amount  received will be based on the number of credit hours for which the student is enrolled.  The courses must be required in the student's designated curriculum (major). 

A student's award letter shows the amount of Pell Grant they will be eligible to receive at each level of enrollment. 

Enrollment status will be determined at the end of the schedule adjustment period.

A financial aid student must submit an attendance sheet to the financial aid office before excess funds can be released.