| 10-Step
Application Check List
Over the past several years, our office
staff members have become aware of some generally asked questions
and sound hints that we would like to make available to you. As
a result, here are 10 steps we recommend you pay particular attention
to in order for your aid application to be processed smoothly and
on-time. You may even wish to make a copy of these two pages for
your own records and check-off or date each item as it occurs. Good
Luck!
| 10 Steps
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Complete 1040 Tax
Return for the previous calendar year (it is not necessary for it to be already mailed to the IRS, as long as it is complete and accurate). If we request additional documentation from you, you may need to make copies of the signed forms and send
them to our office (see#5). |
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If you do not already
have a federal PIN, apply for one now at www.pin.ed.gov.
Your parents should apply for one too! This will make getting
information and applying for financial aid a much easier process.
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Complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible
after completing your federal income tax. You can apply online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. |
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If you include an e-mail address,
you will receive verification of your application by e-mail.
If you do not have an e-mail address, you will receive a paper
verification from the federal government in the mail. |
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Check your Eagle Online Regularly. Under the eligibility link you will see that the financial aid office may request additional information such as verification forms, marriage certificates, W-2
forms, etc. Return the requested documents promptly so your application
can be complete at the earliest possible date. This could mean
a difference of several hundred, even thousands of dollars. |
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On Eagle online under the awards tab you can view, accept or reject your awards. |
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If you are a first time borrower, you will need to complete the Master Promissory Note and the Entrance Counseling. |
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| Step 8 |
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With government Stafford and Direct Loans remember:
- The government takes out 1% of the amount borrowed
for "fees."
- All loans for the full academic year (fall and spring) have to be disbursed in two parts – (one
at the beginning of each semester).
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| Step 9 |
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If you have any questions about documents requested via eagle online, email financialaid@tntech.edu, or call the school or agency that sent you the letter.
TIME IS IMPORTANT. Be sure to have the student's Tnumber handy and have the document on your computer screen or a copy of
the document you have questions about IN
FRONT OF YOU when you call so you can better explain
your question to those you are calling.
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| Step 10 |
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Go to the Summer Pre-Registration Program (most
of us have them) at the school you plan to attend. Check on
your financial aid then too, and learn when your bill is due
and payable (so you can be sure about how you can pay it). |
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Tennessee Tech University Financial Aid
P.O. Box 5076
Cookeville, TN 38505
Phone: (931) 372-3073 or (800) 268-0236 FAX: (931) 372-6309
Questions or Comments, please e-mail financialaid@tntech.edu |
