For most grants, including the Pell Grant, the only application you need is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For frequently asked questions and Pell Grant information, click HERE.
Applicants for financial aid should apply as soon as possible prior to July 15 for the fall semester and prior to November 30 for the spring semester, in order to receive first consideration.
Following the procedures outlined below will help you receive your financial aid on a timely basis:
1) Submit the FAFSA “Free Application for Federal Student Aid.” via the website, studentaid.gov – the 6-digit federal school code for Angelina College is 006661.
Students wishing to complete a paper version pf the FAFSA, may request it by calling 1-800-433-3243, and mail it to the Department of Education.
2) In approximately 3-5 business days after your financial aid application has been processed, check your MyAC Portal account. After you login, click on the “Admissions” tab. On the left-hand side, select “Financial Aid Status.”
To apply for admission to Angelina College, please visit angelina.edu/admissions. For assistance in accessing these websites, contact 936-633-5208.
3) Submit any forms requested by the Financial Aid Office. Items you may be asked to provide if chosen by the Department of Education for verification:
Your tax return transcript
Your parent’s tax transcript
Divorce/Separation documentation
Child support documentation
Food stamps documentation
Verification of high school completion
Other college transcripts
Be sure to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each award year; for example, 2011-12 covers the Fall 2011, Spring 2012, and Summer 2012 semesters at Angelina College.
Additionally, you need to check your transcript to see if you are maintaining “satisfactory progress” towards your degree.
To obtain financial aid at Angelina College, you will need to fulfill the requirements for registration and be in satisfactory academic standing with the college. For more information, return to the AC Home Page and choose “Future Student” from the “I am a” menu in the top left corner.
When applying for grants, you may be required to have your high school or GED transcript on file in the Admissions Office. In addition, to these transcripts, if you have been to any other college or trade school, you must also have current academic transcripts from those schools on file in the Admissions Office.
As soon as you have completed your latest income tax return – the sooner, the better.
Then you may send in your Pell application (FAFSA) as soon as you wish. There is space for you on the FAFSA to indicate that you will not be filing an income tax return.
Just once a year.
That depends on you. The sooner you complete your FAFSA application, the sooner you will know about your grant. You may also apply for your Pell Grant over the Internet.
You’re waiting for a Student Aid Report (SAR). That’s what the government sends back to you. The SAR lets us know if you are eligible to receive a Pell Grant. On the SAR is an SAI number (Student Aid Index). This number is what the federal government has determined you can contribute to your own education. Your award will be based on this SAI number.
You will need to:
• Log in to your studentaid.gov account.
• Go to the “My Activity” section on your dashboard.
• Select the submitted FAFSA form you want to edit.
• Click the “Actions” button and select “Add or Remove Schools.”
• Use the search function to find the school by name, state, or enter the Federal School Code: 006661 and add Angelina to your list.
• Submit the corrected form.
You must be enrolled in at least three (3) hours to receive a Pell Grant.
If you are eligible for a Pell Grant at another institution, chances are that you will be eligible for a Pell Grant at Angelina College. However, you must make sure Angelina College is listed as one of the colleges on your FAFSA form. If it is, contact the Financial Aid Department to make sure Angelina has received your application.
High School Scholarships: Angelina College will grant to the valedictorian of each high school in this section of the state a one-year scholarship equal to full tuition as shown in the AC General Bulletin. This scholarship must be used during the fall and spring semesters following high school graduation. Recent graduates of Angelina County high schools may be eligible for the Angelina Challenge Award.
Angelina College Institutional Scholarships: Several Angelina scholarships depend on federal financial aid eligibility. The Angelina College Scholarship Committee recommends that the first thing a student should do when making application for scholarships is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
This application is available in the financial aid office, most public libraries, and the local high school counselor’s office. Completion of this application will indicate to the student if he/she qualifies for federal or state financial aid, which includes the Pell Grant, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, College Work Study programs, or Texas Public Education Grant.
Typically, a scholarship recipient must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
There are six different categories of scholarships.
General Academic Scholarships-These scholarships are available primarily to recent high school graduates who have demonstrated academic excellence in high school. However, some academic scholarships are awarded to continuing students at AC or transfer students who have demonstrated academic excellence in their college courses. To be considered for an academic scholarship, the student is strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT test scores with the scholarship application.
Angelina Challenge Award-This scholarship is reserved for recent graduates of accredited high schools in Angelina County and is awarded on a first come, first serve basis. To be eligible for this award, students must apply for the Pell Grant and must not qualify for more than $800 in financial aid.
Boon Scholarships-There are two Boon Scholarships, the Boon Opportunity Scholarship and the Boon Teaching Award. The Boon Opportunity Award is reserved for adult students returning to college from the world of work, or homemaking and students completing their G.E.D. The Boon Teaching Award is reserved for students in a pre-education major from one of the counties in the college service area who plan to teach in this area after they complete their degrees.
Health Careers Scholarships-These scholarships are reserved for students enrolled in a health careers program.
Vivian Ezelle Johnson Scholarships-These scholarships are reserved for students who have a documented physical or learning disability.
Shands Family Scholarships-These scholarships are reserved for students ho have financial need that is not met by other scholarships or financial aid. Priority is given to students majoring in high demand occupations.
Visit angelina.edu/scholarships for information on applying for scholarships.
The College Work Study Program provides employment for students with the greatest financial need in meeting educational expenses. Funds are provided by the federal government and by a contribution from the educational institution.
Students who participate in the program must show need for financial assistance, must be accepted for enrollment or be enrolled, and must maintain good academic standing.
The Financial Aid Office is responsible for determining which students may be employed under the program. Students may earn only the amount needed for education expenses. They may work up to 15 to 19 hours per week depending on the needs of the department.
The college policy for work in the program is that the student must enroll and retain at least 12 hours during a semester.
Other Employment
A large source of financial aid available to students at Angelina College is through student employment. Jobs are available with various firms in the community. The rate of pay varies, depending on the type of jobs, skill, and training of the individual. A student should contact the Placement Office for off campus job opportunities.