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Once your FAFSA is processed, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary from the Department of Education; the college(s) you selected will receive the results in the form of an electronic Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR). In compliance with Federal Regulations, the Financial Aid Office must have received a processed ISIR from the Department of Education by the student’s last day of enrollment in the current award year to determine if a disbursement of FSA funds can be made.
When the school receives the ISIR, this prompts each student to be mailed a letter from the Financial Aid Office requiring student follow up. This letter will detail the instructions of where to find the forms to complete in Entrata. Students can view more details about each required form there as well. Click on one of the following device options for instructions on completing your required Financial Aid forms: Personal Computer Phone or Tablet
Each student must review and complete the Terms and Conditions, Title IV Authorization, and Electronic Consent information on their Entrata account before being awarded aid.
Some students will be selected for verification by the Department of Education and/or IECC. The student must submit additional documents to verify the accuracy of information on the FAFSA based upon the verification status assigned.
If you are selected for verification and you were unable to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when you completed the FAFSA application, you may need to obtain an IRS Tax Return Transcript or a Verification of Non-Filing form. The Financial Aid Office will advise if one of these documents is needed.
Aid will not be awarded to applicants that have been selected for verification until all required documentation has been submitted and reviewed.
Students interested in a Direct Student Loan must complete a Loan Request Form (access via Entrata). Students must also complete Loan Entrance Counseling and sign a Master Promissory for each aid year - learn more here. All requested information should be submitted as soon as possible to avoid processing delays.
Students interested in a Federal Work Study position should complete a Work Study Application form (access via Entrata) to begin the employment process. Students must have unmet need in order to be considered for employment.
After all documents are received and satisfied, the Financial Aid Specialist will package available assistance for the student, notifying them via a Personalized Aid Letter.
Students whose authorized financial aid funds exceed the balance owed to the institution AND that receive an electronic financial aid voucher may utilize the voucher to purchase textbooks, materials, and equipment at https://iecc.ecampus.com. Learn more here.
The FAFSA uses a standardized formula for all when determining eligibility for Title IV financial aid. There are circumstances, however, where adjustments are warranted due to changes in a student's/family's income and/or expenses. On a case-by-case basis, the Financial Aid Office will review these instances upon a student's request. Review the special circumstances page for more information and deadlines.
Click here to view important Financial Aid Deadlines and Disbursement Dates.