Financial Aid Eligibility

To receive financial aid students must:

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available after October 1 of each year for the following academic year. Students may apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
• Make sure Bladen Community College school code (007987) is listed on the FAFSA.
• Submit an admission application to the college and make sure all admissions requirements are met.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, meet other standards the state establishes that the Department of Education approves, or complete a high school education in a home setting that is treated as such under law.
• Be working toward a degree or diploma in an eligible program.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Have a valid Social Security Number.
• Register with the Selective Service. Students may register online at www.sss.gov or call 1-847-688-6888 (TTY users may call 1-847-688-2567).
• Students have an obligation to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by the U.S. Department of Education and this institution. Each financial aid recipient is provided a copy of this policy upon notification of an award. A copy of the requirements can also be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.
• Certify that you are not currently in default on a federal loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant.
• Certify that you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes.
• Bladen Community College shall comply with the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other acts banning discrimination because of race, national origin, color, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or political affiliation.