Financial Aid

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The Office of Financial Aid is committed to assisting students who have a financial need to fund the cost of their educational goals. Trenholm State Community College believes that no individual should be denied an education because of inadequate financial aid resources. Consequently, financial aid is available at the College for those students who apply and qualify. Trenholm State Community College participates in federal and state student aid programs.

Applying for Financial Aid

To determine a student’s eligibility for Federal Student Aid Programs, the student must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The fastest and easiest way to apply is online at www.studentaid.gov. When completing the FAFSA, the student should list the Trenholm Federal School Code 005734. Students may check the status of their financial aid via their MyTrenholm portal. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the financial aid department if there are any questions regarding his/her financial aid status.

Recipients must reapply for Federal Student Aid (FSA) by completing a FAFSA on or after October 1 of each year for the upcoming Fall semester.

Student Eligibility

To receive federal financial aid, a student must:

  • Have a high school diploma or GED certificate or completed a high school education in a homeschooled setting approved under state law;
  • Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program;
  • Be a U. S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen with a valid Social Security Number;
  • Demonstrate financial need;
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) once enrolled at the College;
  • Not be in default on any loan or owe a repayment on any grant made at any institution under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (Title IV, HEA Program).

The amount of Federal Student Aid (FSA) a student is eligible to receive is based on the Student Aid Index (SAI) assigned by the Central Processing System (CPS), the Cost of Attendance at the College, and the enrollment status of the student.

Students’ Rights and Responsibilities

  • Students have the right to obtain information about financial assistance programs available at the College.
  • Students have the right to discuss financial aid decisions with personnel in the Office of Student Financial Aid.
  • Students have the right to appeal financial aid decisions.
  • Students receiving financial aid are responsible for registering only for courses that are in their degree plan.
  • Students are responsible for following application and/or reapplication procedures.
  • Students are responsible for informing the Office of Financial Aid of any changes in their enrollment status.
  • Students are responsible for understanding the Federal Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Financial Aid Office at finaid@trenholmstate.edu.