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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 and is completed in an interview style that is less intimidating.  It can be confusing knowing which application is for what year. 

  • The 2011-2012 FAFSA covers the fall 2011, spring 2012 and summer 2012 terms.

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.

Apply for FASFA

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

Student Information Verification

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 2011-2012, we will need your and/or your parents' 2010 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. Include documentation of the following: Making Work Pay credit, payments to tax-deferred plans, child support received, IRA deductions and payments to self-employed SEP, SIMPLE and Keogh, tax-exempt interest income, untaxed portions of IRA distributions, untaxed portions of pension distributions, LES to show BAS (not housing allowance), housing allowances for clergy, veterans noneducation benefits, Workers Compensation, or cash or any money paid on your behalf, and other untaxed income.  
  • If you/your parents are separated or divorced, legal documentation may be required. We will accept a legal separation or a court divorce decree.

Already Completed a FASFA for 2011-12?

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 the Enrollment Services office.