Financial Aid

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

The FAFSA will be available in the month of January (perhaps late December).

To read some of the changes in the FAFSA, view the FAFSA Sheet.

What you Need to Complete the FAFSA:

Complete the FAFSA at StudenAid.gov

Step 1: Learn About and Request a FSA ID

Step 2: Complete the FAFSA application HERE

Need One-on-One Help Completing the FAFSA?

Contact the Education Opportunity Center at Midlands Tech to schedule a free one-on-one appointment to get assistance completing the FAFSA

803.822.3749
[email protected]

Understanding Financial Aid and the FAFSA (Federal Student Aid)

The Standout College Prep website has step-by-step directions to complete each section of the FAFSA.

Financial Aid Webinar Schedule and Info (Financial Aid 101)

Register for Financial Aid Webinars (Financial Aid 101)

The College Funding Center of SC will be starting Financial Aid 101 webinars in September. These webinars are potentially helpful for parents with seniors. Mr. Mendenall, the financial advisor, will cover completing the FAFSA in this webinar.

upcoming workshops/webinars on the following dates

How to Plan and Pay for College 101 Webinar Schedule (click on the date to register):

September 12th at 7pm

September 14th at 12pm

September 19th at 7pm

October 3rd at 7pm

October 5th at 12pm

October 10th at 12pm

October 12th at 7pm

October 17th at 7pm

October 19th at 12pm

REGISTER FOR ANY WEBINAR AT : https://cfcsc.com/upcoming-webinars

What Will You Learn in the Webinars?

- How to qualify to be entered into a drawing for $1,000 Scholarship

- The Importance of Completing the FAFSA, Regardless of How Much Money You Make!!!!

- The Changes in Financial Aid and the FAFSA

- How the Rules have Changed In Favor of Small Business Owners!

- Critical Information You Haven’t Heard About Financial Aid and How the Process Really Works!

- How Your Family’s EFC (Expected Family Contribution) is Calculated and if it can be Lowered

- How to Properly Complete the New FAFSA and Avoid Common Mistakes that Cost You Money!!!

- How to Effectively Appeal College Award Letters—You May Not Have to Accept the Initial Offer!

- How to Handle Unique Situations (Divorce, Guardianship, etc.)

- The “Nuts and Bolts” of Need and Merit-Based Financial Aid

- Powerful Cash Flow Secrets that Can Make Paying for College Painless!!!

- And Much More…...

Additional Information

The workshop is free, but you need to register for it. Each session will only allow 100 attendees.
For more information, contact:
Laurie Stevenson, Office Manager
The College Funding Center of SC
127 Library Hill Lane Suite A
Lexington, SC 29072
803-798-0390

FAFSA Workshops (Virtual at Midlands Tech)

FAFSA Workshops (virtual) at Midlands Technical College (more info to come)
Attend a FREE FAFSA workshop. The Educational Opportunity Center will assist you with your financial aid needs! Questions? Call 803.822.3749

You can receive help with:

FAFSA Submission
FAFSA Corrections
Student Loan Entrance Counseling
Master Promissory Note (MPN)

What should I bring?

FSA ID Username/Password
Federal tax info for self/spouse if married (and parents, if dependent)
Picture ID
Social Security Card

Financial Aid for Students that are not Citizens - Ayuda Económica para Estudiantes que no sean Ciudadanos