Before each year of college, you can apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form (GTCC's school code is 004838). GTCC uses your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Be sure to check your Titan Live email account in case GTCC needs you to turn in documents before we can complete your financial aid award.
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FAFSA Help
Members of GTCC's Financial Aid staff can help guide current and prospective students and their families through completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Completing the FAFSA is the first step toward receiving state and federal aid for college. By not filling out the FAFSA, students could be missing out on scholarships and grants.
Students should bring the following information with them:
- Each student and their contributors should apply for an FSA ID at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Consider making your FSA ID in advance so you can log in quickly to get help.
- Each FAFSA filer should make sure to keep a record of the parents' and students' email addresses, their answers to the security questions, and both FSA IDs in a secure place. This information is needed to sign the FAFSA.
Financial Aid Award Information
Once you have applied for admission to GTCC, you can check Self-Service to see your financial aid award and make adjustments. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions about how to apply for financial aid.
Priority deadlines to complete the FAFSA and submit any supporting documentation each year:
- Fall: June 15
- Spring: Dec. 1
- Summer: May 1
Note: These are only priority deadlines. Applications for financial aid can be submitted anytime throughout the year and aid awarded if funding is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is based on when you want to attend GTCC. You must complete the FAFSA each academic year.
- Complete the 2023-2024 application if you want to attend during the fall 2023, spring 2024, and/or summer 2024 semester. You will use your 2021 income and tax information.
- Complete the 2024-2025 application if you want to attend during the fall 2024, spring 2025, and/or summer 2025 semester. You will use your 2022 income and tax information.
GTCC offers:
- Federal Pell Grant (FSA Website)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSA Website)
- Next NC Scholarship (NCCC Website)
- North Carolina Longleaf Commitment Grant (NC Community College System)
- Federal Work Study (FSA Website)
- Federal Direct Subsidized Loan (FSA Website)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan (FSA Website)
- Federal Direct Plus Loan (FSA Website)
For more information, please review our annual Financial Aid Offer Supplement.
Undocumented and DACA Students
GTCC uses one online application to apply for all scholarships. Create an account and apply for multiple scholarships at once.
Undocumented and DACA Students
Federal Work Study (FWS) positions can be a great way to make money for college while working here at GTCC or in the community serving others. These jobs provide practical training and experience, and an opportunity to earn while you learn!
Students who have completed the FAFSA and have eligibility can apply for the FWS program. Positions at GTCC pay $13 an hour. Contact the Financial Aid Office to determine if you are eligible to apply.
View the available FWS positions for eligible students.
Before you accept your loans, carefully consider whether you need to borrow money. Examine your financial aid award letter closely. In many cases, grants and scholarships are enough to completely pay your direct costs for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. If you decide you need to borrow money, remember that you can borrow LESS than the amount offered in your award letter. You should borrow only what you need. Watch this short video before you take the next step.
- Complete Entrance Counseling. (Login with your FAFSA user ID and password.)
- Complete Your Electronic Master Promissory Note (eMPN). (Login with your FAFSA user ID and password.)
- Accept, Modify, or Decline your loan awards via Self Service. Click on "Review and Accept Your Financial Aid Award Package." (Login with your GTCC user ID and password.)
We recommend that all students complete the Annual Student Loan Acknowledgement.
Titan Link serves as a valuable resource to help students address non-academic challenges. Titan Link can also assist students with the Emergency Loan Program. If you need help paying for classes, contact the Cashier’s Department about tuition deferments.
Visit GTCC's shift_ed Scholarship page. You may also visit the shift_ed website.
If you are selected for verification, you are required to provide documentation to confirm the information on your FAFSA. To view the forms required to complete verification, log in to selfservice.gtcc.edu.