Providing Documentation of Citizenship The student’s MOST RECENTLY obtained document of citizenship from the list below is what MUST be used to complete verification For example, if a student had an I-94 but more recently obtained a permanent resident card, they must submit the permanent resident card.  Also, make sure to scan the front and back of ...

Choose Male or Female •    Your gender is used to determine if you need to register with the Selective Service System (SSS). Most male citizens and immigrants between the ages of 18–25 must register with the SSS to receive federal student aid.  •    This requirement applies to any person assigned the sex of male at birth. Click the Next button Do yo...

Choose Yes or No if you are interested in Work-Study on the FAFSA.The Federal Work-study Program provides jobs for undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. Selecting YES does NOT guarantee that you will be offered Federal Work-study. This question only serves to alert CCAC that you may...

Reminder CCAC is only a 2-year institution.  We only offer up to a associate degree and maximum of a 2nd year/sophomore grade level. What degree or certificate will you be working on when you begin the XXXX-XXXX school year?  Select YES or NO if you have a bachelor’s degree PRIOR TO the school year you are completing the FAFSA for? What will your co...

Who is considered a parent? A legal parent includes a biological or adoptive parent, or a person that the state has determined to be your parent.  Grandparents, foster parents, legal guardians, older brothers or sisters, widowed stepparents, and aunts and uncles are not considered parents unless they have legally adopted you Enter your Parent(s) mar...

If you are considered a FAFSA defined Independent Student... You are NOT required to answer questions about your parents Mark YES OR NO to answering questions about your parents (Answering these questions won’t affect your eligibility for federal student aid, such as a Federal Pell Grant) Click the Next button Use the drop-down box to select if you ...

Selective Service To be eligible to receive Title IV funding, a male student who is subject to registration with the Selective Service must register with the Selective Service. This requirement applies to any person assigned the sex of male at birth. How the Department of Education reviews the Selective Service process: The Secretary processes a mal...

Answer “Yes” - Do you know the college’s Federal School Code? Enter “003231” for CCAC’s Federal School Code Click the Search button Click on the box next to Community College of Allegheny County Click the Next button Select a Housing Plan(use the drop-down box)•    With Parent •    Off Campus •    On Campus  - CCAC does not have On-Campus housing 7....

Enter your High School Completion Status on your FAFSA Warning Make sure to answer this question. Please do NOT leave this drop-down box in "Select" status In order to qualify for federal financial aid.... You must have a high school diploma, GED, or completed secondary level regulated by your STATE. Please contact the financial aid office if you ha...

Indicate if you were or at any time in the foster care system? Select “Yes” if you’re a foster youth or were at any time in the foster care system You may be asked to provide proof by the school Select “No” if you If aren’t a foster youth, or weren’t at any time in the foster care system If you’re not sure if you were in foster care, check with your...

Start by going to the website studentaid.gov Click on the Start Here button to complete a FAFSA If you’re a student, select I am the student Enter your FSA ID login credentials Click the Next button Read the disclaimer and hit Accept Select which Year of the FAFSA form you want to fill out If you are unsure which FAFSA year applies to the term in wh...

Pennsylvania State Grant (PHEAA) A grant is a type of financial aid award that you don't need to repay, as long as you meet all of the eligibility requirements: Completed your FAFSA by May 1st of the year prior to awarding  Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA An undergraduate student enrolled in an Associate Degree program Maintain...

Federal Loan Delinquency The first day after you miss a student loan payment, your loan becomes past due, or delinquent.  If you are delinquent on your student loan payment for 90 days or more, your loan servicer will report the delinquency to the three major national credit bureaus What are the consequences of being delinquent? It can cause a poor ...

Use the drop-down box to indicate your parent(s) tax return completion status for the tax year noted on the FAFSA Click the Next button Use the drop-down box to select what type of tax return your parent(s) filed Use the drop-down box to select what type of filing status tax return your parent(s) filed Click the Next button Data Retrieval Tool Based...

Check to see if you have completed ALL requirements prior to making your request Are you registered for a minimum of 6 credits for the semester you are requesting a loan? Have you completed your Master Promissory Note (MPN) or had a previous Federal Direct loan within 10 years? Have you completed your Entrance Counseling (EC) or had a previous Staff...

Enter the complete name of your high school2. Enter the city that your high school is located3. Select the state that your high school is located in the drop-down box If you received a foreign school diploma that is equivalent to the U.S. high school diploma.. Select “Foreign Country” from the “In what state is your high school located?” drop-down b...

Below are some frequently asked questions about providing CCAC information Verification is a process used to verify certain information on the FAFSA to ensure its accuracy. The Department of Education or CCAC may, at any time, select your application for verification based upon the information you provided. CCAC is required to make sure that all aid...

 Enter your Personal Demographic Information  Pre-populated information Some of the information contained in this section will be pre-populated based on the FSA ID you have already created. Enter any information that is left blank if it pertains to you.  Click the Next button Enter Student Email and Phone Number Use an EMAIL address you check and ha...

Enter your Cur rent marital status on the Dependency Status section of the FAFSAIf you are married, separated, or divorced, please make sure to enter a date Click the Next button Read the following questions carefully and answer regarding your dependents Click the Next button Fill in the number of dependents, if you indicated you are supporting some...

Am I eligible for a Federal Parent Plus loan? To receive a parent PLUS loan, you MUST be the biological or adoptive parent (or in some cases, the stepparent) of a dependent undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time at an eligible school not have an adverse credit history (unless you meet certain additional requirements) meet the general elig...

A student is NOT eligible for Federal Financial Aid if they have Citizenship Status that falls under one of the following categories below or if they are in the approval process for applying for permanent residence but have not received official confirmation of permanent residence status. A nonimmigrant visa holder A U-Visa holder A temporary reside...