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Financial Assistance
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T.E.A.C.H. Program: The Teacher Education And Compensation Helps scholarship program provides scholarships for early childhood professionals pursuing an A.S. degree in Early Childhood, a CDA, a CDA equivalency, and/or an Administrative Credential. You may contact the T.E.A.C.H. office by calling 877.FL.TEACH or at http://www.thechildrensforum.com/
The T.E.A.C.H. program works with 53 colleges, universities and vocational technical schools throughout the state as well as 34 community-based training institutions. Under management of the Children’s Forum, the Florida T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship Program serves as an umbrella for a variety of educational scholarship opportunities for people working in early care and education programs including family child care homes. Since 1998, more than 10,000 scholarships have been awarded.
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| Financial aid is any scholarship, grant, loan, or employment (or a combination thereof) designed to help students meet their college expenses. The amount and types of financial aid given is based on state, federal and college guidelines. Students must be degree seeking, meet enrollment requirements and make satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for financial aid. Students seeking financial assistance must apply each academic year. To apply for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study, Florida Student Assistance Grant and certain college scholarships, the following forms must be completed: |
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FAFSA http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Forms are available in the financial aid department in student services. Each financial aid applicant must complete this form and submit it to the address indicated on the form.
Income Tax Return (1040A/1040EZ/1040): If so stated on the SAR, students must submit copies of their and their parents' income tax returns for the most recent year and complete institutional verification forms.
Student Aid Report (SAR): An official SAR is sent to all students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This SAR contains information about a student’s Pell Grant eligibility as determined by the U.S. Department of Education. All pages of the SAR must be signed and submitted to the College’s Financial Aid office.
Student are encouraged to visit the financial aid department in student services for further information
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| Additional Sources of Financial Assistance |
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Scholarships
- HCC offers scholarships in a number of areas. Students are encouraged to visit the counseling department in student services for further information.
- FastWeb, a leading scholarship search service, helps students find financial support. Search http://www.fastweb.com/
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