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financial aid & scholarships
Financial Aid
Student Services can assist students in applying for state and federal
aid programs. State and Federal governments, PWSCC, and many
private organizations offer grants, scholarships, loans, and
employment opportunities to students who demonstrate need for such
assistance. Each student’s financial situation is carefully assessed,
taking into consideration family size, assets, income, debts, and
estimated costs of attending college. Types and amount of financial
aid vary according to State and Federal guidelines, student’s needs,
and availability of funds.
Application Procedures
Interested students should contact the Office of Student Services for
information and applications. Students should submit applications at
least 6 months before the beginning of the semester for which they
are applying. For the upcoming fall semester, the Office of Student
Services should have received completed applications and required
additional forms by June 1st at the latest. Applications received after
this date will be considered if funds are available. Specific procedures
are as follows:
1. New students must first apply for formal admission to PWSCC.
2. All interested students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit the application to the Department of Education. List UAA’s Title IV code on FAFSA (011462). We recommend
you apply on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is faster and more accurate.
3. Students who wish to apply for a specific scholarship may complete special applications available at the Office of Student Services.
4. Students who wish to apply for Bureau of Indian Affairs grants or scholarships should contact the BIA or their Native Regional Corporation
for applications.
Eligibility
To be considered for financial aid a student must:
1. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
2. Be accepted for admission.
3. Demonstrate financial need for federal assistance as determined by the federal Student Aid Report (SAR).
4. Meets satisfactory academic progress as defined by Student Financial Aid regulations (policy available on Web at www.uaa.alaska.edu/finaid).
Federal Verification
The U.S. Department of Education selects 33% of financial aid applications for the verification process. The Office of Student Financial Aid at UAA verifies information on selected applications prior to students receiving financial aid awards. Copies of the following documents may be requested:
- Income tax returns
- Verification of household size
- Child support payments
- Statements of untaxed income
- Verification of number of family members in college
- If military, copies of Leave/Earning Statements for previous tax year (all 12 months)
Students selected for verification must submit the requested documents if applying for federal financial aid. If documentation
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