Financial Aid
Federal Pell Grant Program
The Federal Pell Grant provides financial aid to eligible students for tuition, lab and registration fees. Eligibility is determined by a Financial Aid staff member. Students must have a high school diploma, GED or have successfully passed the Wonderlic Test. The Federal Pell Grant supports Lively Technical Center programs of 600 or more hours. FAFSA applications are completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. (Note: Please add the Lively Technical Center Code: 013997 when submitting).
Ability-To-Benefit (ATB) Test
Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED may qualify for financial aid by passing the Wonderlic Basic Skills test. The Wonderlic test is a Department of Education approved “Ability-To-Benefit” assessment. If the student passes, it would allow them to receive financial aid for programs at Lively Technical Center.
The Financial Aid Officer monitors and maintains records on student progress and attendance. Instructors are provided forms to complete individual student progress and attendance on a monthly basis. The process is evaluated by the instructors and staff annually. This helps to improve and update the effectiveness of admitting students by way of the Ability to Benefit.
When a student receives a Pell Grant using the “Ability-To-Benefit” test, he/she must enroll in a course of study of at least 600 clock hours and have the forms for “Progress Evaluation” (67% above progress and an A, B, or C grade) and “Verification of Enrollment” (78% above attendance) filled out by the Instructor of the course he/she is attending. An “Ability-To-Benefit” student who does not meet the minimum standards of achievement will be placed on probation for the next pay period and counseled by the Financial Aid Coordinator. At the end of the pay period the student is re-evaluated. If the student’s evaluation is unsatisfactory again, the financial aid funds will be terminated for the subsequent semester (may or may not coincide with the payment period). If the student’s evaluation and verification of enrollment is satisfactory, they will receive their Pell Grant on schedule.
Federal Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
The FSAG grant is utilized for textbooks, kits and/or lab fees. The FSAG grant is a “first come, first serve” grant. Students who have applied for the Federal Pell Grant, are full time status, and are Florida residents may be eligible to receive the FSAG grant. FSAG applications are accepted after attendance has been taken on the first day of class. Eligible students may receive a credit account in an amount determined by the Financial Aid Office at Bill’s Bookstore on Pensacola Street. Students must spend a minimum of $100.00.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
This is a federally funded grant, which is awarded to students who demonstrate significant financial need. Awards are calculated by the Financial Aid Office and are determined by need and availability of funds. Students must apply for and be eligible to receive a Pell Grant for the same academic year.
Scholarships
There are a limited number of program scholarships available in various departments. See the Financial Aid Director for details. Bright Futures Scholarships require Florida residency, a standard high school diploma or its equivalent, or completion of a home education program. Prospective students also need to be accepted and enrolled in an eligible Florida public or independent post-secondary institution, enrolled for at least 180 clocks hours/6 credit hours per term and not have been found guilty or pled nolo contendere to a felony charge. Students should apply for the scholarships during the last year of high school.
Florida Academic Scholar – Full amount of tuition and fees plus $600 per year for books. Renewal Criteria: 3.0 Cumulative GPA per term.
Florida Merit Scholar – 1.60 of the clock hour of the amount of tuition and fees. Renewal Criteria: 2.75 Cumulative GPA per term.
Florida Vocational Gold Seal – 1.60 of the clock hour of the amount of tuition and fees. Renewal Criteria: 2.75 Cumulative GPA per term.
Financial Aid Fee Trust (F.A.F.T.)
Tuition assistance is available to qualified students through the Financial Aid Fee Trust Program. Student eligibility is determined by a formula developed by the United State Department of Education.
Workforce Plus
Training opportunities are available through programs funded through Workforce Plus, which serves Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties. These programs utilize numerous activities for transitioning a person from unemployment or low-wage employment to gainful, self-sufficient employment. Scholarships provide funding for tuition and books. Workforce Plus also provides job search assistance, plus various workshops to assist students back to the workforce. Contact Workforce Plus at 850-414-6085.
NET PRICE CALCULATOR
In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), by October 29, 2011, each postsecondary institution that participates in Title IV federal student aid programs must post a net price calculator on its website that uses institutional data to provide estimated net price information to current and prospective students and their families based on a student’s individual circumstances. The net price calculator is required for all Title IV institutions that enroll full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students.
