Frequently Asked Questions What can I do with my Online Financial Aid Account?
What about FAFSA? All students must file for FAFSA in addition to completing the Online Financial Aid Application. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply for federal grants, scholarships, and/ or student loans. Shorter College’s School Code is 001591. How do I apply for HOPE scholarship and the GA Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG)? To apply for the HOPE Scholarship and the GA Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG), go to www.gacollege411.org. When you go to the site, click on “My 411” in the top left hand corner. If you do not have a profile, create one. If you do, log in and complete the forms. What are the estimated costs to attend Shorter College? A Resident and Commuter Cost Estimator worksheet can be found in the “General Forms” section under the “Forms” tab. What is FERPA? Can parents or guardians have access to my account? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (1974) protects the privacy of student records. Under the Act, students may inspect and review their educational records, may seek to amend those records, and may limit disclosure of information from those records. In addition, students have the right to investigate anything in their file at anytime. However, in regards to anyone besides the student, access to student records is strictly limited. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you understand that Shorter College will preserve the confidentiality of your records, in keeping with the requirements of (FERPA). You may allow specified people to access your financial aid and student account though. If that is something you're interested in, please enter their names at the bottom of the Online Financial Aid Application or fill out the “FERPA Release Form” that can be found under the “Forms” tab and turn it into the Financial Aid Office. Doing so will allow them to contact Shorter College professional staff in financial aid and the business office to discuss your account. What are the costs of Summer Courses in 2008? Tuition for Summer Courses in 2008 is $240 per credit hour. Room is free if the student is taking 12 or more credit hours during the summer. If the student is taking less than 12 credit hours, then room is $400 per month. All students will be housed in apartments with kitchens. There will be no meal plan offered this summer. The cafeteria will not be open. Summer Financial Aid Students that are eligible for the HOPE Scholarship will receive $1,750 if they are taking 12 or more credit hours. Students taking 6 to 11 credit hours will receive $875. Students that are eligible for GA Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG) and taking 12 or more credit hours can receive $600. Stafford and Parent/PLUS Loans are also available based on eligibility. Facts
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