How to Apply for Financial Aid
Get the RIGHT applications. Contact your high school counselor or the Financial Aid Office at NRCC or any college to which you have applied. Some colleges also have their own financial aid applications. Make sure you complete all required applications. Applications are usually available by December of the year prior to filing.
Your Checklist for Success:
- Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid after January 1 . You can get a FAFSA from a high school guidance office or NRCC. The FAFSA can be filed electronically at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov . If you completed a FAFSA by November of the previous year, you should receive a renewal FAFSA.
- Complete and submit the NRCC Student Financial Aid Application (Adobe PDF) to the NRCC Office of Financial Aid.
- Submit an application for admission (NRCC Application) and be accepted by the college. (Note: This is a seperate application from the financial aid application. Submit it directly to the NRCC Admissions Office.)
To Complete Your Financial Aid Application, You Will Need This Information:
- Federal income tax forms (1040's and W-2's) for you, your parents, and your spouse (if applicable) for the previous calendar year.
- Records of the previous year's untaxed income, such as child support and untaxed income from such agencies as: Social Services, Social Security, and the Veteran's Administration.
- Bank account balances, lists of stocks, bonds, and other assets, and both the estimated value and mortgage balance of your other real estate (please do not include your home).
What Happens Next?
- Once the FAFSA is processed, you will receive a Student Aid Report. Follow the instructions carefully and provide any missing information. Contact the Financial Aid Office to make sure we have a copy of the Student Aid Report.
- The college Financial Aid Office will send you an Award Letter, detailing the aid you are eligible to receive based on your applications. Accept or decline the award and submit back to the Financial Aid office.
- To apply for a Federal Stafford Loan (student loan) , you must submit the FAFSA and complete a loan application. Contact the Financial Aid Office to find out about the application procedure.
