Start a file folder to keep copies of all your financial aid paperwork. Make photocopies of each form you submit.

1. Admissions Application
   Apply for admission to Florida Hospital College as a degree-seeking student. For acceptance, you must provide the Admissions Office with your high school transcript or GED certificate, or if you are a transfer student, provide transcripts from each school you attended. For further clarification see Admissions.
2. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
   You can complete your FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or complete the paper FAFSA and mail to the Department of Education. FHCHS's federal code number is 031155. We recommend you complete the FAFSA after you have completed your federal income tax form.
3. Letter from Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
   (Starting with 2010-2011 award year)
   You will receive a letter from the Financial Aid Office. This letter will provide you with instructions for checking the status of your financial aid online. You will be able to see your documents, awards, loans, and loan history. You will also be able to access forms and complete the FHCHS aid application.
4. Florida Hospital College Financial Aid Application
   Submit the paper financial aid application to FHCHS aid office. (2009-2010 award year)
   Complete and submit the online financial aid application. (2010-2011 award year)
5. Additional Information
   Additional information such a copies of your tax returns, copies of your birth certificate, divorce papers or INS documents may be requested. Respond promptly to any requests and notify us immediately if you move or change your telephone number.

What happens next?

1. You will receive a Federal Student Aid Report (SAR). The report will ask you to review the information for accuracy and make corrections if necessary. It will also notify you if you have been selected for verification and that you will need to supply additional information to the schools financial aid office.
2. FHCHS will also receive this information electronically if you listed our school code when you completed the FAFSA.
3. FHCHS will send you a missing document letter for any documents that are needed to complete your file for awarding and/or disbursing of financial aid. (2009-2010 award year)
4. FHCHS will send you a financial aid notification letter listing your approximate cost for the year, your eligibility for grants, scholarships and loans. You are asked to sign and return the letter. You can also tell us how much you want to borrow in a loan for the year. (2009-2010 award year)

When will I receive the money?

You may be able to use your grants, scholarships and loans to help pay for your tuition and fees at registration if your file is complete by the financial aid deadlines. If you apply late or close to or at the deadline you probably will need to pay the amount due at registration. If the amount of your aid is greater than your tuition and fees, you will be able to charge your books at the bookstore.

If you register for hours different than what your award was based on, your financial aid may have to be adjusted. Most aid programs require at least half-time status, and a few require full-time status.

Financial aid for the semester is based on the number of credits you are registered for at the end of the drop/add period. At that time, financial aid will be credited to your account if your file is complete.If a credit occurs after Title IV (federal) aid has been disbursed to your account the credit will be issued to the student or parent within fourteen days.