Financial Aid Applicant Checklist
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Complete FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov |
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List Barton County Community College's school code 004608 |
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Sign FAFSA using your PIN (Parent must also sign with a PIN for dependent students) |
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Receive Student Aid Report (SAR) or Information Acknowledgment from Federal Processor |
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IF SELECTED FOR VERIFICATION: Complete and return Barton's Dependent Verification Form or Independent Verification Form to Financial Aid Office along with your tax forms and W-2's (Parent tax forms and W-2's must be submitted for dependent students.) |
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Receive Financial Aid Award Notice from Barton County Community College |
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Check your PAWS account to view your awards |
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If using Federal Student Loans, complete the following steps: |
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Sign Master Promissory Note (MPN) with your lender or online. |
For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at Barton County Community College at (620) 792-9270.
Important Tips
- Apply early.
- Complete only one financial aid application.
- Read instructions carefully.
- Use completed 2007 tax return data. Do not estimate!
- Keep good records.
- Seek expert help from a financial aid counselor.
Suggested Documents to Keep
- Copy of FAFSA
- Copy of Student Aid Report
- Copy of Institutional Data Form
- Copy of Award Notice
- Copy of Federal Income Tax Return
- Copy of Promissory Note
- Correspondence
- All other important documentation.