Financial Aid

Applying for Financial Aid

There are several financial resources available for you if you wish to apply for financial assistance. You should start the process by completing the application for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application is completed online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. This application is completed in an interview style that is less intimidating. It can be confusing knowing which application is for what year.

The 2008-2009 FAFSA covers the fall 2008, spring 2009 and summer 2009 terms.
The 2009-2010 FAFSA covers the fall 2009, spring 2010 and summer 2010 terms. (Now Available!)

The applications for the academic year beginning in August are available January 2 of that year. Students and parents are able to sign the FAFSA using a PIN while they are applying. If you forgot your PIN, you may go to the website and they will either email it to you or you can choose to have it display on the computer.

If you have already completed the FAFSA and are transferring into Pikes Peak Community College, just go back into www.fafsa.ed.gov to add PPCC to your college list. PPCC's school code is 008896. We will get your information electronically in 2-4 working days. No other documentation is necessary at this time until the application is processed by the Department of Education. However, it may be necessary for the school to request more information after the results are received. You will be notified by mail so it is imperative that you keep your address / phone up-to-date with our Enrollment Services office.

Note: Students who are currently in high school (or currently being homeschooled) are not eligible for Federal or State financial aid funding.

Financial Aid Checklist

Apply for admission in a degree or eligible certificate program.
Complete testing - new students only.
Get advised and get registered.
Complete the FAFSA online - this is an annual application and must be renewed each January.
Watch our website to see if additional documentation is requested.
Watch our website for your award at www.ppcc.edu/ssb.
Go to Bookstore (if you have enough financial aid, you may charge your books against your financial aid account).
Go to class!
Do you want more information? Check out the Student Guide at http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html. It is a great resource!

If you are asked to verify your reported information, please submit copies of the following documents that apply to your situation:

Federal Verification Form
Signed copy of the Federal Tax Return student's and/or parents'. For academic year 2008-2009, we will need your and/or your parents' 2007 Federal Income Tax return. Acceptable Federal tax forms are 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, 1040 Telefile. We CANNOT accept 1040PC or 1040 Electronic filing. If you don't have a copy, you may request a copy from the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.
Untaxable income for student and/or parent (UTXS and/or UTXP). Include documentation of the following: LES, W2 if you have a 401k or 403b, Workers Compensation, veterans non-educational benefits, cash or any money paid on your behalf, and other untaxed income listed on Worksheet A or B (on the federal verification form).
If you/your parents are separated or divorced, legal documentation may be required. We will accept a legal separation or a court divorce decree.

Do You Have More Questions?

If you have any questions, contact the Financial Aid office at (719) 502-3000.

You may also e-mail your questions to: finaid@ppcc.edu.