Financial Aid Options

FEDERAL PELL GRANT

Federal Pell Grant does not require repayment, is based on established financial need, and is available only to students who have not received a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Eligibility is determined by a formula developed by the United States Department of Education. Students must be enrolled in a Federal Pell eligible course of study of at least 600 clock hours to be eligible for Federal Pell Grant. Marion Technical College’s school code is 031039. The 2020-2021 maximum Federal Pell Grant amount is $6,345 and is disbursed in segments referred to as payment periods of 450 clock hours or less as determined by the length of the program. Please click here to apply https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

NOTE: Students receiving financial aid may still incur out-of-pocket expenses.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC POLICY
Please click here to view MTC’s Satisfactory Academic Policy download the PDF here.

PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT
Professional Judgment (HEA Sec. 479A(a)) may be granted by the financial aid administrator to address a student’s financial and family circumstances that may have changed from the base year information originally reported on the FAFSA. Professional judgment will only be used on a case-by-case basis to address special circumstances, which are conditions that differentiate an individual student from a class of students. A Professional Judgment decision may not be appealed. Contact the financial aid office at 352-671-7203 for application procedures. Please click here to download the Professional Judgement Application.

PELL DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE
Title IV funds are disbursed based on individual attendance (clock) hours attained, according to the current disbursement schedule. Please click here to view the current 20120-2021 Pell Disbursement schedule.

POLICY FOR VERIFICATION
Marion Technical College has developed the following policy for the verification of information provided by applicants for Federal Title IV financial aid. Please click here to view the 2020-2021 Policy For Verification.

POLICY FOR SECONDARY CONFIRMATION
Marion Technical College has a policy per federal regulations for requesting proof and securing confirmation of the immigrant status of applicants for Title IV HEA student financial assistance who claim to meet the eligibility requirements. Please click here to view the Policy for Secondary Confirmation.

FEDERAL STUDENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT

The FSEOG is a federal grant. Funds are very limited for this award.

The grant provides additional money to a student if financial need is demonstrated. This grant depends not only on financial need but on other aid sources and the availability of funds allocated to the school.

FLORIDA PUBLIC POSTSECONDARY CAREER EDUCATION FSAG-CE

Student Assistance Grant Program • Florida Statute 1009.50

Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant (FSAG-CE) Program is a need-based grant program available to Florida residents enrolled in certificate programs of 450 or more clock hours at participating community colleges or public post-secondary career and technical schools operated by district school boards.

FSAG-CE is a decentralized, state-of-Florida program, which means that each participating institution determines procedures, deadlines, student eligibility, and award amount. Information will be provided by the Financial Aid Office when funding becomes available.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN AND SPOUSES OF DECEASED OR DISABLED VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS

Florida Statute 295.01

The Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans and Service members (CSDDV) provides scholarships for dependent children or un-remarried spouses of Florida veterans or service members who died as a result of service-connected injuries, diseases, or disabilities sustained while on active duty or who have been certified by the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs as having service-connected 100% permanent and total disabilities. The CSDDV also provides funds for dependent children whose parent is classified as a prisoner of war or missing in action by the Armed Forces of the United States or as civilian personnel captured while serving with the consent or authorization of the United States Government during wartime service. The CSDDV provides a fixed award amount at an eligible public or private post-secondary institution. Students receive the cost per credit hour award amount as specified in the General Appropriations Act.

For more information, please visit the website: www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org

Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Grant

HDGAP Fact Sheet

For more information – please visit https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org

VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Certain MTC programs are approved by the state of Florida Approving Agency. Veterans and dependents of disabled or deceased veterans who plan to attend under any of the training laws should stop by the Office of Financial Aid for assistance and advisement. Veterans’ information may also be obtained at http://www.gibill.va.gov. To obtain more information visit our Veteran’s Assistance page here.

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to prepare them to gain or retain employment. Vocational Rehabilitation is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. http://www.rehabworks.org

ROSEWOOD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Florida Statute 1009.55

The Rosewood Family Scholarship program was created to provide student financial assistance for a maximum of twenty-five eligible students who attend a state university, public community college, or public post-secondary career and technical school. Eligible students must be direct descendants of Rosewood families affected by the incidents of January 1923. Applicants are required to supply the descendant information on the Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application for verification. Funds for the Rosewood Family Scholarship are contingent each year upon the appropriations made available to the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) by the Florida Legislature.

FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE FUND

As part of the Marion County Public School System, MTC has been authorized to receive payment of Florida Prepaid College Funds. Florida prepaid covers the cost of tuition only at a public post-secondary career and technical school. Supplies, lab fees, and other miscellaneous fees are not covered. Students should present their Florida Prepaid College fund ID card at the time of registration. Information regarding the Florida Prepaid College Plan can be obtained by calling 1-800-552-4723 or visiting the webpage to enroll:

http://www.Florida529Plans.com

FCB – FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND

The Florida Council of the Blind Scholarship program consists of awards which are offered to outstanding students who are enrolled in academic education or professional training beyond the high school level. The applicant must be legally blind. For more information about this scholarship program and eligibility requirements visit, www.fcb.org.

FCCLV – FLORIDA COUNCIL CERTIFIED LOW VISION

The Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is enrolled in academic, professional or technical training beyond the high school level. The $1000.00 award is given for either academic excellence or to an eligible applicant who is enrolled in a course of study, which will increase advancement potential in his/her chosen field. This scholarship may be awarded to a full or part-time student; however, special preference will be given to applicants who have low vision since this is an organization for persons with low vision.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• • For purposes of the Scholarship Application, FCCLV considers a person to be low vision if the best corrected vision in the better eye is not greater than 20/70, but is better than light perception or light projection or whose visual fields have a maximum diameter of no greater than 30 degree
  • Applicant must be a resident of the State of Florida; however, their college or university doesn’t necessarily have to be in Florida.
  • Applicant must have a high school diploma, a high school-equivalency diploma, or be a graduate from an approved homeschool progra (Current high school seniors may also apply.)
  • Applicant must either be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a college, university or trade school.
  • Applicant must have at least a 0 grade point average.

For more information about the FCCLV Scholarship, visit www.fcb.org

FLORIDA GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON INDIAN AFFAIRS

The Florida Governor’s Council on Indian Affairs, Inc., the “Council” is a private, non-profit corporation which was incorporated under the laws of Florida at the direction of Executive Order #74–23. This organization is responsible for the allocation and distribution of funding to economically disadvantaged, underemployed, or unemployed American Indians, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiians who are seeking employment and training assistance. Marion Technical College accepts funding from this organization for students’ educational needs. http://www.FGCIA.com.

Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship

2020-2021 FFSS Fact Sheet

For more information – please visit https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org

2021 Altrusa International of Ocala Vocational Scholarship

Altrusa International Ocala Vocational Application

For more information -please visit https://www.districtthree.altrusa.org/ocala

Central Florida Community Action

Central Florida Community Action – How to Apply 

For more information – please visit https://cfcaa.org/

2021 Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship

Horatio Alger 2021 Application

For more information – please visit https://scholars.horatioalger.org

CareerSource Funding

CareerSource 2020-2021

For more information – please visit https://careersourceclm.com

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THIRD-PARTY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Third-party financial assistance from local agencies may be accepted on a per student basis. Documentation must be presented to the MTC Financial Aid Office prior to registration.