In a normal processing year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is released on October 1. Students complete the FAFSA, the FAFSA is processed, and within 3-5 business days the electronic file containing processed FAFSAs are sent to colleges. Students and colleges are typically able to make corrections to the FAFSA immediately after it is processed.

Through the FAFSA Simplification Act, the FAFSA has undergone a complete redesign. The goal was to simplify the financial aid process and expand aid eligibility for students. While we are optimistic students will experience these benefits in the future, the transition has led to delays in both the federal government’s rollout and processing of the form.

Please read the message below carefully for additional details and support.

Financial Aid Offers

The Financial Aid Office has begun packaging financial aid offers for the summer semester. Presently, efforts are concentrated on addressing the backlog of summer financial aid offers. Following this, processing of financial aid offers for the fall semester will begin.

Summer financial aid offers will be awarded automatically if you've met the eligibility criteria:

• Accepted in a financial aid eligible program
• Have a completed FAFSA with financial aid eligibility for the summer term
• Enrolled in at least one credit for PELL Grant eligibility and at least six credits for loan eligibility 
• Completed any action items displayed on your Workday home page.

If you are eligible for summer semester funding, you will be notified with an email sent to your NTC student email account, and via the Financial Aid section of your Workday student account.

Remember, your financial aid award is calculated based on enrollment in required courses within your financial aid eligible program only. Any associate degree is eligible, along with most technical diploma programs.

Full details on accepting and declining financial aid can be found here.

NTC will allow students to begin charging their required course materials for their summer classes starting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the NTC Campus Store.

To be eligible to charge required materials to your account, students must have a completed FAFSA with NTC, accepted in a financial aid eligible program, and enrolled in classes. This eligibility will be reviewed by Campus Store staff for each purchase made. For additional details, please reach out to the Campus Store team at 715.803.1154 or campusstore@ntc.edu.

For a list of disbursement dates for the summer semester, please visit the Important Dates & Announcements web page.

Before you make a change to the number of credit hours you are enrolled in, please contact your Student Success Advisor. A change in credit hours can affect your financial aid award even after you have accepted the award.

What can students do now?

• If you haven’t already done so, file your 2024-2025 FAFSA. NTC’s school code is 005387.
• Ask questions. If you have questions regarding the financial aid process or filling out your FAFSA, reach out to the Financial Aid Office. We are here to help!
• Keep planning. Current students should still meet with their advisor; plan for the upcoming academic year, and register for courses when registration opens.
• Apply for scholarships. Visit the NTC Scholarships webpage or explore one of the many scholarship search websites:
  • Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
  • Fastweb
  • College Board
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund
  • Scholarships for Students with Health Conditions
  • Scholarships.com
• Keep your eye on your students.ntc.edu email address. When your financial aid offer notification is ready to be viewed in Workday, you will receive an email in your students.ntc.edu email account with next steps.

We want to assure you that, as “the college that cares”, we are here to support you every step of the way. Our Financial Aid Office is available to answer your questions, provide guidance on completing the FAFSA, and assist with navigating the changes.

Need Assistance?

If you need assistance or have additional questions, please contact the Financial Aid office through the following:

Email: financialaid@ntc.edu
Phone: 715.803.1647
Chat: https://www.ntc.edu/contact-us/chat