麻豆社

麻豆社

Financial Aid

Your Path to Possibility Starts Here

*All students must apply for Admission to 麻豆社. Students Must be fully admitted into the college as a degree-seeking student to be eligible for Federal Financial Aid. All high school and any dual enrollment final official transcripts, as well as all test scores and immunization records must be submitted to the Admissions Office for review.

Completed admissions documents can be forwarded to:

Office of Financial Aid

FC James Building
604 Locust St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114

Office: (501) 374-6305
Fax: (501) 374-9333
financialaid@shortercollege.edu

Financial Aid Staff

Audra Hinton
Director of Financial Aid
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Khaleia Boyland
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
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Carlotta Conway
Financial Aid Coordinator
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Financial Aid Points to Remember

How Financial Aid Works & Tips to Remember When Applying for Financial Aid

The purpose of the formal performance evaluation is to:

Step 1

Be admitted to 麻豆社 (SC).听 Apply Now.

Step 2

Complete the

  • You must reapply (complete/update FAFSA)for financial aid EACH YEAR.
  • You can apply or do a FAFSA renewal beginning October 1st EACH YEAR.
  • You can complete the FAFSA using estimated income and tax figures.
  • Please be ready to submit your prior year(s) IRS Tax Return Transcript(s). To obtain a free IRS tax return transcript, log on to the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) website at www.irs.ed.gov or call 1-800-908-9946. Make sure to request the "IRS tax return transcript" and not the "IRS tax account transcript." If you are married and you and your spouse filed separate tax returns, you must submit tax return transcripts for both you and your spouse.
  • If you are a Dependent student, you must submit a copy of your and your parent's prior year(s) IRS tax return transcript(s)-not photocopies of the income tax return. To obtain a free IRS tax return transcript, log on to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at www.irs.ed.gov or call 1-800-908-9946. Make sure to request the "IRS tax return transcript" and not the "IRS tax account transcript." If your parents are married and filed separate tax returns, you must submit a copy of both parents' tax return transcripts.
  • No federal financial aid can be awarded until all required information and documents have been received and the verification process has been completed.
  • Make sure all documents submitted are properly signed and dated.
  • You should submit all required worksheets and documents at the same time.
  • Incomplete documents will not be processed.
  • Include the student's name and (i.e. S#) on all documents.
  • Be sure that your current permanent address has been updated through the Registrar's Office.
  • Keep a copy of all documents related to your financial aid, promissory notes, and disclosure statements. The Financial Aid Office is committed to providing courteous and efficient service to our students.
  • You must have access to and monitor your 麻豆社 email account for information sent from the Financial Aid office.
  • Please Contact Us to ask questions if you do not understand.
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Grants are awarded to students with significant financial need in combination with work and loans as part of an aid package. Normally, financial need is determined from information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA.

Federal Pell Grant

  • An annual award of $740 to $7,395 per year
  • Open to US Citizens or eligible non-citizens
  • Aim to complete your FAFSA beginning October 1st
  • File FAFSA online by June 30 each year.
  • Available to Undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need based on the Federal Methodology Formula

NOTE:听Effective 2012-2013, no student will be eligible to receive more than 12 semesters or its equivalency of the Federal Pell Grant. The Pell Lifetime Eligibility Usage for qualifying, undergraduate students is 600%.

NOTE:听Effective 2017-2018, eligible students are able to receive up to 150% of the Federal Pell Grant Scheduled Award for an award year. To be eligible for the additional Pell Grant funds, the student must be otherwise eligible to receive Pell Grant funds for the payment period and must be enrolled at least half-time, in accordance with 34 CFR 668.2(b), in the payment period(s) for which the student receives the additional Pell Grant funds in excess of 100 percent of the student鈥檚 Pell Grant Scheduled Award.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Each participating school receives a certain amount of FSEOG funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 office of Federal Student Aid. Once the full amount of the school鈥檚 FSEOG funds has been awarded to students, no more FSEOG awards can be made for that year. This system works differently from the Federal Pell Grant Program, which provides funds to every eligible student.

An annual award of $200-$4,000:

  • Open to U.S. Citizens or eligible non-citizens with exceptional financial need.
  • The basis for the award: need as defined in the federal formula.
  • Primary consideration will be given to Pell Grant Recipients
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides part-time, on campus and off campus (community-based) employment, to students with financial need. FWS employment may be awarded to undergraduate students during periods of enrollment.

This award, usually made to students in combination with other forms of financial aid, enables them to meet their educational expenses without incurring burdensome indebtedness. The program is also intended to broaden the range of job opportunities for qualified students.

Federal Work-Study positions are available for on and off campus employment, as well as community service positions.

FWS awards are as scheduled

Up to $4,000 annually for students鈥�$1,600 for Summer semester only awards (for both on-campus and off-campus employment)

FWS Application Process

Step 1:听Apply for Financial Aid

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Step 2:听Once awarded students must report to the Office of Student Financial Aid to complete a Work-Study Packet.

Note:听If students are interested in the Federal Work-Study Program, but have not been awarded, should visit the Office of Student Financial Aid during registration to speak with the Coordinator and obtain a work-study packet.

FWS Placement

Step 01:听Students must meet with the HR and students may not work until the HR Coordinator has approved and signed off on the student鈥檚 work study.

Step 02:听All participants must provide two forms of documents that establish identity and employment eligibility. These forms include a valid state identification card or driver鈥檚 license, social security, birth certificate, or military identification.

Step 03:听Federal Work-Study earnings are taxable income, therefore, students must complete the I-9, L-4, and W-4 forms, provided by the HR Coordinator.

FWS Assignments

FWS assignments are intended to compliment and reinforce educational programs to the maximum extent possible. Students are encouraged to maintain employment positions which can broaden the range of job opportunities.

FWS Payroll

Each FWS student must submit their timesheets and have their supervisor approve their time by 5:00 pm at the end of each working day of the month.
This process must be completed efficiently and on-time to ensure payment according to the pay schedule. FWS students working on campus earn $11.00 per hour. FWS students working Off-campus (Community Service Programs) earn $12.00 per hour.

The Office of Student Financial Aid serves as a resource for prospective and current students seeking scholarship funding. The primary task of the scholarship office is to serves as a clearinghouse for scholarships awarded by various academic departments and third party outside agencies.鈥�

The Office of Student Financial Aid is dedicated to helping students Explore all scholarship opportunities available. We want students to discover outside opportunities to assist their educational goals and objectives. Through hard work, determination, and our assistance they will become the next great leader who will empower someone else to reach their education endeavors. We take great pride in our ability to attract and recognize students with a passion for excellence, superior motivation and intellectual curiosity.

Mailing Address:鈥槎股�, Office of Student Financial Aid.
Attn: Audra Hinton-Vice President of Enrollment Management鈥�604 North Locust Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
Office:听(501) 374-6305听ext 302鈥‵ax:听(501) 374-9333
financialaid@shortercollege.edu

麻豆社 Financial Aid Disbursement Information

Financial aid is not disbursed immediately upon registration. Students must be enrolled, begin attendance, demonstrate academic engagement, and complete all required financial aid documentation before funds can be applied to their account. Most forms of financial aid are generally processed within approximately 30 days from the start of classes, provided all eligibility requirements have been met.

Federal Direct Loans

麻豆社 applies a 30-day delayed disbursement schedule for Federal Direct Loans. Loan funds will not be disbursed until approximately 30 days after the start of the enrollment period and after all eligibility requirements have been satisfied.

Refunds

If financial aid exceeds tuition, fees, and other authorized charges, a credit balance may be created on the student’s account. Eligible refunds will be processed in accordance with federal regulations and institutional procedures. Students will be notified through their official 麻豆社 email account regarding refund availability or any additional requirements.

Common Reasons for Delayed Disbursement

  • Required financial aid documents or verification are incomplete.
  • Enrollment, attendance, or academic engagement requirements have not been satisfied.
  • Course drops, withdrawals, schedule changes, or other enrollment changes affect eligibility.
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements are not met.
  • Required loan documents, including Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note (MPN), are incomplete.
  • Outstanding admissions, registration, business office, or financial aid requirements remain unresolved.

Student Responsibilities

  • Complete the FAFSA and all requested documentation promptly.
  • Regularly monitor their 麻豆社 email account.
  • Maintain enrollment and academic engagement in all registered courses.
  • Resolve any outstanding admissions, registration, financial aid, or business office requirements.

For questions regarding financial aid status, students should contact the Financial Aid Office.

麻豆社 Financial Aid Office Phone: (501) 374-6305 email: financialaid@shortercollege.edu

Disbursement timelines are estimates and may vary based on individual eligibility, enrollment status, academic engagement, completion of required documentation, and institutional processing schedules.

When will my financial aid be applied to my account?

Financial aid is generally processed after you have begun attendance, demonstrated academic engagement, and completed all required financial aid documentation. Most aid is typically processed within approximately 30 days from the start of classes, provided all eligibility requirements have been met.

When will my Federal Direct Loan be disbursed?

麻豆社 applies a 30-day delayed disbursement schedule for Federal Direct Loans. Loan funds are generally not disbursed until approximately 30 days after the start of your enrollment period and after all eligibility requirements have been satisfied.

Why has my financial aid not been disbursed?

Common reasons include missing documentation, incomplete verification, failure to begin attendance or demonstrate academic engagement, enrollment changes, SAP issues, incomplete loan requirements, or unresolved institutional requirements.

Can I purchase books before my aid is disbursed?

Students should be prepared to cover educational expenses until financial aid is disbursed. Any available bookstore authorization programs will be communicated separately by the College.

Will my classes be dropped if my financial aid has not disbursed?

Students are responsible for meeting all registration, payment, and financial aid requirements established by the College. Financial aid eligibility does not guarantee enrollment protection if required steps have not been completed.

When Will I Receive My Refund?

Many students expect a refund immediately after classes begin; however, financial aid refunds are only available after aid has been received and applied to the student’s account.

  • You have begun attendance and demonstrated academic engagement.
  • All financial aid requirements have been completed.
  • Financial aid funds have been applied to your student account.
  • Tuition, fees, and other authorized charges have been paid.
  • A credit balance remains on your account.


Once these steps have been completed, eligible refunds will be processed in accordance with federal regulations and institutional procedures.

Students should not make financial commitments based on anticipated refund dates, as processing times may vary depending on eligibility, enrollment status, academic engagement, and completion of required documentation.

Students will be notified through their official 麻豆社 email account when a refund is available or if additional action is required.

Our Programs

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Funding Information

A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor鈥檚 or a professional degree. (In some cases, however, a student enrolled in a post baccalaureate teacher certification program might receive a Pell Grant). The maximum yearly award is determined by the Department of Education. The amount a student receives depends on financial need as determined by the FAFSA, costs to attend school, the student鈥檚 status as a full-time or part-time student, and plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.

This program is a campus-based program administered directly by the Financial Aid office at the school. Unlike the Federal Pell Grant program, which provides funds to every eligible student, the campus-based program provides a certain amount of funds for each participating school to administer each year. When the money for the program is gone, no more awards can be made from that program for that year. This program is for students who demonstrate exceptional financial need on the FAFSA. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest EFCs will be the first to receive FSEOG.
These grant funds are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor鈥檚 or a professional degree.

The Federal Subsidized Student Loan is free of interest to the student while enrolled at least half time, during the grace period after enrollment ends and during periods of authorized deferment. The Federal Unsubsidized Student Loan is not interest-free at any time. The student is responsible for the interest from the date of disbursement. However, interest payments are deferred while the student is in school at least half time, during the grace period, and during authorized periods of deferments. The interest will continue to accrue and will be added (capitalized) to the principal balance once repayment begins. Both loan programs have a six-month grace period after the student graduates or drops below half-time enrollment. That means a student has six months before he or she has to start making payments on the loans.

Before a student receives loans funds, the student will be required to complete entrance counseling, ensuring that the student understands the obligation to repay the loan and sign a master promissory note (MPN) agreeing to terms of the loan.
Exit Counseling
Exit Counseling is required when the student graduates, leaves school, or drops below half-time enrollment. Exit counseling provides important information needed in preparing to repay federal student loan(s). The student will need to provide the name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number for their closest living relative, two references who live in the U.S., and current or expected employer (if known).
The Federal Work-Study Program is a campus-based program that provides part-time employment for students who have financial need. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is required for financial need to be determined. Upon completion of the FAFSA, students should contact the Financial Aid office to see if they are eligible to participate in the work-study program. Available work-study jobs are posted throughout the School. The available positions usually consist of employment opportunities in an office or lab on the 麻豆社 campus; selected off-campus community service positions may also available. Students should contact the supervisor indicated on the job description to apply for the position.
Upon getting a work-study job, students should complete all necessary forms with their supervisor and submit such to the work-study coordinator along with personnel documents that are required. In general, students can work a maximum of 20 hours weekly and receive a paycheck bi-monthly. The amount a student can earn in a year is determined by the amount of financial need and other aid awarded as part of the financial aid package.
This grant is administered by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The grant is awarded based on financial need. Students apply by completing the FAFSA and the ADHE YOUniversal application available at www.adhe.edu. The grant is available to all undergraduate students who meet the designated income criteria. It includes traditional and non-traditional students. Students in qualified certificate programs are now eligible for this grant.
This grant is administered by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The Academic Challenge Program provides scholarships to Arkansas residents pursuing a higher education. Funded in large part by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, the Academic Challenge Scholarship is available to students regardless of their academic status, whether just graduating from high school, currently enrolled in college, enrolling in college for the first time, or re-enrolling after a period of time out of college.

Arkansas Future (ArFuture) is the newest state grant program. The purpose of this grant is to increase the education and skills of Arkansas鈥檚 workforce in an affordable manner. The grant applies to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) or regional high-demand areas of study. The grant will cover tuition and fees for qualifying certificate and Associate degree programs at Arkansas鈥� public institutions for eligible students. The grant is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The purpose of the scholarship is for workforce training in high-demand areas of healthcare, information technology, and industry.听 Classes are not limited to credit-bearing programs.听 Non-credit, workforce-training classes that fit into the three above categories may also qualify.

Four scholarships of $750 per year in honor Bennie Smith will be awarded to a deserving 麻豆社 student during the second semester of each year. To qualify for the scholarship, the student must meet the following requirements: (1) maintain a grade point of 2.0 or better; (2) demonstrate qualities of good citizenship; (3) exhibit hard working and self-directing skills; and (4) be a resident of Pulaski County as the first preference.
Students with physical or mental disabilities may be eligible to attend college under the sponsorship of Rehabilitation Services. Call Arkansas Rehabilitation Services at听(501) 686-2800听for more information.
麻豆社 has been approved by federal and state agencies governing Veterans Affairs to provide training to veterans. Qualified veterans and their dependents may be entitled to educational assistance programs from the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay their tuition for the approved programs. Veterans should apply for admission to the College and visit with the College鈥檚 Certifying Official or the Registrar鈥檚 Office prior to enrolling in classes to apply for benefits. If approved, veterans will be required to maintain full-time status (12 credit hours) per semester and to follow their chosen degree plan to be eligible for full benefits. Veterans should be aware that any alterations to course plans or course schedules may affect their benefits. Courses completed with a passing grade may not be repeated.
All veterans and dependents should be aware that payment arrangements must be made by the 麻豆社 payment deadline each semester. While some types of VA educational benefits pay for a student鈥檚 tuition and fees in full, many do not. It is up to the student to remain aware of the type of funding and financial responsibilities he or she holds in ensuring that tuition and fee requirements are met by the appropriate deadlines.
Please go to听听for more information on student loans, terms and conditions, repayment options, and estimating payments. Printed material may be requested and obtained from the Office at Financial Aid at 麻豆社 at 604 North Locust Street, North Little Rock,