FAFSA
What aid year was the FAFSA "simplified" (wink wink)?
2024-2025
True or false, only US citizens are eligible for the FAFSA?
False: US Citizens, Permanent Residents, and certain refugee status individuals are eligible for FAFSA funds.
What percent of the semester does a student need to complete in order to receive 100% of their aid?
A. 20% B. 40% C. 60% D. 100%
C. 60%
Who is Ray Toole's favorite sports team?
The Philadelphia Phillies
Who administers the Pell grant?
Federal Department of Education
What is the recommended deadline to complete the FAFSA?
May 1st
True or False: F's, W's, FA's, NPA's, NP's all count against a student's completion for SAP
True, all attempted credits that do not result in a passing grade, negatively impact a student's completion rate.
True or false: Students can receive financial aid at DCCC for attending a course at another accredited college during the same semester?
True: Students can complete a consortium agreement and receive federal aid for attending another school, as long as it goes towards the student's degree at DCCC.
What centers do Darah, Rebecca, and Ron each work at? (3 answers)
Downingtown Center, Pennock Bridge Center, and Upper Darby Center
True or false: Grants do not have to be repaid
True, grants are "free" money
What FAFSA applications are currently available as of Oct. 1st at studentaid.gov?
2025-2026, 2026-2027
What does SAP stand for?
Satisfactory Academic Progress
True or False: The Financial Aid Office processes Bookstore Credits and Refunds?
False: those are managed by Student Accounts
What Financial Aid staff member has worked at DCCC the longest? What about the shortest?
Bonnie
Ron
What does PHEAA stand for?
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
What tax return year will be used on 2026-2027 FAFSA forms?
True or False: Parents need to live in the US and have social security numbers in order for students to apply for FAFSA?
False: Only the student needs to have legal status and a social security number. The status of the parent does not impact the student's ability to get federal aid.
Which financial aid staff member has an Aussie named Brody?
Debbie
True or False: A student must be enrolled in 6 credits for Summer in order to receive the Pell grant?
False, they do not need to be enrolled in 6 or more credits for PHEAA, however.
What is our federal school code?
007110
What are the 3 measures do students have to maintain in order to be "meeting" SAP?
1. GPA
2. 67% completion rate
3. 150% of published program length
What type of aid is returned first after an R2t4 calculation occurs?
Unsubsidized Loans
What two Financial Aid staff members have had spouses that either currently or previously worked at DCCC?
Tory
Felisha
True or false: All students must complete a FAFSA by May 1st, in order to be considered for PHEAA?
False: First-time fliers have until August 1, if they plan to attend a two-year college, such as, DCCC.