The North Harris College Financial Aid Office believes that no student should be denied the opportunity to receive a quality education because of financial reasons. Therefore, the Financial Aid Office participates in a variety of programs which provide grants, loans and scholarships to help with educational and living expenses of students who demonstrate financial need or qualify academically.

Types of Financial Aid

1. Grants - do not have to be repaid.
   1. Federal Pell Grant
   2. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
   3. Texas Public Education - State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG)
   4. Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG Resident & Non-Resident)

2. Loans - must be repaid after you complete your educational program or if you are no longer enrolled at least half-time.
   1. Federal Family Educational Loan Programs (formerly Guaranteed Student Loan Progams)
      1. Federal Stafford Student Loan (Subsidized & Non-Subsidized)
      2. Federal Parent Loan for the Undergraduate Student (FPLUS)
   2. NHMCCD Short Term Loan (STL)
3. Scholarships
   1. Awarded by NHMCCD
   2. Awarded by outside donor
4. Work
   1. Federal Work Study Program (FWS)
   2. State College Work Study Program (STCWS)
   3. NHMCCD On Campus Employment

Who Is Eligible?

To receive aid from the major student aid programs,you must:

• Be enrolled or accepted for an approved degree or certificate program.
• Be a U.S. citizen or egligible non-citizen.
• Have a valid Social Security Number.
• Make satisfactory academic progress in accordance with NHMCCD's policy.
• Sign a statement of educational purpose and a certification statement on overpayment and default.
• Register with the Selective Service, if required.

Survival Tip - All students must be making "Satisfactory Academic Progress" in order to receive financial aid. Completing less than 80% of all classes attempted may result in suspension of financial aid.

How Do I Apply?

• All applicants must first apply for admission to the college.
• Pick up a financial aid packet in the Financial Aid Office.

( Read all instructions carefully. Accuracy is critical; errors cause delays in processing).

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application can be completed in the Financial Aid Officie by bringing your prior year income records to the college.

If applying by mail, allow 4 to 6 weeks for a response from the federal processor in th form of a Student Aid Report (SAR). (File your application electronically through the Financial Aid Office. You will receive a Student Confirmation Report and save a significant amount of time).

• Complete the NHMCCD Application for Financial Aid and submit it to the Financial Aid Office. Please provide all information requested and sign the form(s).
• Allow the College Financial Aid Office ten to fourteen weeks to process your application. You will be notified through the mail of the results or any problems concerning your financial aid application.
• Students who previously attended any college, university or trade school must submit a Financial Aid Transcript (F.A.T.) (regardless whether he/she received financial aid).