Goal:
The goal of the Financial Aid Program is to provide access
to various types of post-secondary education for those who
otherwise would be unable to start or continue their schooling
and/or training.
Financial Aid - What is it? Financial aid is funds
made available by federal and state governments and private
sources in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and employment.
These funds are available to make it possible for students
to continue their education beyond high school even if they
and their family cannot meet the full costs of the post secondary
school they choose to attend. The basis for such programs
is the belief that parents have the primary responsibility
of assisting their dependents to meet educational costs and
that financial aid is available only to fill the gap between
a family's contribution and the student's yearly academic
expenses.
Financial Aid Programs. The Financial Assistance Programs
available at Trade-Tech fall into four different categories.
Federal, state, local and private scholarship grants and loans
are available. The links below will help you find out about
grants and loans available to you. For more information about
federal grants read the Student
guide to Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education.
You may also visit the Financial Aid Office, located in the
A building, Room 130.
Students can apply for one or more of these programs by filing
a free application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Campus scholarships and the Board
of Governors Fee Waiver require separate applications. Additional
information can be found on the LACCD
Financial Aid page.
Scholarships: Because of the nature of the College and the close cooperation with business, industry and alumni, there is an ongoing scholarship program available to students of the College. In addition to the availability of college-wide general scholarship, various Departmental scholarship opportunities are offered to students majoring in those areas. Specific information on the available campus scholarships is contained in the College's Student Guide to Loans and Scholarships. This brochure is available in Departmental Offices, the College Information Center (located in the R building, Room 100) or the Financial Aid Office (located in the A building, Room 130).
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Students
Guide to Campus
Loans and Scholarships |
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informative manual outlines several scholarship grants
and loans open only to LATTC students. |
Who
Can Apply?
To be considered for financial aid, a student must meet the
following minimum requirements:
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Be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
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An eligible non-citizen is a US permanent resident as
determined by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services verifying that their stay in the US is for
other than a temporary purpose.
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Show that they have financial need.
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Be making satisfactory progress in a course of study leading
to an AA or AS degree, certificate, or transfer to a baccalaureate
degree program. (See academic
standards section of catalog.) In addition to the Institutional
Academic Standards, students must:
- Maintain
a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.00
- Complete
75% or more of attempted units with a grade of A,
B, C, D, or credit.
- Have
attempted fewer than ninety (90) units in the Los
Angeles Community College District.
- Must
not be in default on a Federal Perkins Loan (formerly
National Direct Student Loan), Stafford Loan (formerly
Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL), Supplemental Loans for
Students (SLS), or Direct Loan at any school the student
attended.
- Must
not owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) or Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program.
- Must
be registered with the Selective Service if required
to do so.
- Students
who are not high school graduates must provide documentation
of ability to benefit by passing a federally approved,
independently administered test.
When
To Apply: January 1 of each calendar year is the beginning
of the application period for Federal and State financial
aid.
Important
Deadlines:
March 2 of each calendar year is the first deadline
for Cal Grants, A, B, and C. The California Student Aid Commission
(CSAC) must receive both a FAFSA and a GPA Verification form
before March second.
September
2 of each calendar year is an extended deadline for Community
College students to apply for Cal Grants.
Note:
The school will electronically transmit the required GPA verification
to CSAC for students who have 24 or more degree applicable
units. Before the March 2 deadline and the September 2 deadline,
contact the Financial Aid Office to make sure your GPA was
sent to the Commission.
LATTC Priority Date: May 1 of each calendar year. This
priority date is established to encourage early application.
Students who complete the application process by this date
will be given priority to receive limited SEOG and work study
funds
Students should continue filing as of the last day of school
even if they miss the PRIORITY DATES because PELL GRANTS,
ENROLLMENT FEE WAIVERS, JOBS and LOANS will continue to be
awarded to qualified applicants throughout the academic year
if funds are available.
If in doubt, call or visit your college Financial Aid Office.
Staff members are available to answer your questions and to
help you complete any of the forms. Keep in mind that it takes
two months, sometimes longer, between the time you apply for
aid and the time your award is completely processed.
For additional information related to the programs offered
and the application process, contact the campus Financial
Aid Office at (213) 763-7082 or stop by at A-130, Monday through
Friday and pickup "Your Guide to Financial Aid Programs and
Services in the Los Angeles Community Colleges."
For detailed explanations related to filing, awarding, and
receipt of funds please call one of the above telephone numbers
and arrange an appointment with a Financial Aid Technician.
The
Financial Aid Office is located in the East Wing of the "A"
building, Room A-130.
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