For assistance with anything related to financial aid you can always call the financial aid 24/7 support line:
1. Applying
The first step to applying for financial aid is completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Information provided on the FAFSA is calculated by the U.S. Department of Education to determine your financial need before sending the results to PHCC. The Financial Aid Office has a June 1 priority deadline for guaranteed award notification for the beginning of each academic year. All students meeting this deadline will be processed in time for fall registration in August. Financial aid applications received after June 1 are still processed on a first-come, first-served basis; however, they may not be processed in time to receive aid before fall classes begin. For assistance completing the FAFSA, view step by step instructions or online videos.
By submitting your FAFSA you automatically are considered for any of PHCC's state or federally funded grants. Grants are funds that do not need be repaid. They are awarded based on qualifications specified by each individual grant.
**Students considering loans, which are borrowed funds that must be repaid, should seek private/alternative student loans as PHCC does not participate in the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program.
2. Processing of FAFSA
After submitting the FAFSA, it normally takes approximately 3-5 business days for the U.S. Department of Education to process it. However, approximately 30% of applicants are randomly selected for a verification process. If selected, the applicant is contacted by PHCC to provide additional information. Once the additional information is submitted by the applicant, it can take an additional 10-14 business days to receive the results.
3. Award
Once a decision is made, an award letter is sent to the applicant via US mail with the academic requirements to receive the award. The funding is available on the student's account to charge tuition and/or books based upon the award amount.
4. Register
Once the award is received, students are encouraged to receive academic advising to assure the classes being taken are in their program of study. An academic advisor will instruct students on how to register for classes. If a student registers for classes before receiving financial aid, it’s the student’s responsibility to pay for classes. If payment is not made, then the student may be backed out of classes and have to register again.
5. Refunds
Any balance after classes are paid for is refunded to the student approximately the sixth week of classes. Find information about your account by logging on to the PHCC Refund Disbursement Portal. Students normally receive refunds on a Visa refund card or direct deposit.
Important Links
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) (School code 003751)
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal form
2017/18 Forms
2016/17 Forms
- Verification Form for Dependent Student
- Verification Form for Independent Student
- Verification Form for Child Support Paid
- Untaxed Income Verification Form
- Certification of SNAP Benefits
- Prior Degree Form
Work-Study
Financial Aid Award Package Information
- 2016-17 Compliance Form
- 2017-18 Compliance Form
- 2016-17 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
- 2017-18 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
- 2016-17 Pell Chart
- 2017-18 Pell Chart
For more information: http://mysupport.patrickhenry.edu | 855-874-6692
