Types of Aid
In this section:Students attending a Summer term may receive a financial aid award if the following criteria are met:
- Have completed the FAFSA and have an Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) or Student Aid Report (SAR) on file with the Student Financial Services Office.
- Be fully admitted to a degree-seeking program of study.
- Meet TSC’s Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid.
| SUMMER ENROLLMENT STATUS | |
|---|---|
| ENROLLMENT STATUS | CREDIT HOURS |
| Full-time | 12 or more credit hours |
| Three-quarter time | 9-11 credit hours |
| Half-time | 6-8 credit hours |
| Less than half-time | 1-5 credit hours |
Actual enrollment status will be determined at the end of your enrolled session's drop/add periods. This will be one factor used in calculating the actual award amount you are eligible for. The estimated award may be revised if the final enrollment status differs from the initial enrollment status used to calculate your award.
Types of Summer Aid
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants are available for Summer term even if you have previously used the initial amount for which you were eligible.
The U.S. Department of Education has authorized institutions to award up to 150% of the Federal Pell Grant a student qualifies for in an award year. Most students must enroll in at least six eligible hours to qualify for the additional funds.
If you were awarded Federal Pell Grant before the start of the main Summer term, then your Pell Grant eligibility will be determined by the credit hours enrolled at the end of the Summer Main drop/add period.
Students who have reached their Federal Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Usage cannot receive further Federal Pell Grant funds.
Federal Direct Loans
TSC awards loans for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms in the initial award no further funds are available for Summer.
New students to the Summer term who have completed the FAFSA will be awarded loans for Summer only.
The Federal Government requires the College to disburse the loan in two payments: one at the beginning of the term and one occurring after the midpoint of the term.
All students receiving loans must be enrolled in six eligible credit hours of courses required to complete their TSC degree program. For summer loans to disburse, your professor must verify attendance in at least six eligible credit hours of courses required to complete your TSC degree program.
Bright Futures
Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholars and Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholars eligible for Fall and Spring awards may receive a Summer award if all of the following criteria are met:
- You must be approved for summer scholarships by the State of Florida
- You must be a degree-seeking student
- You must be accepted into your program of study
- You must enroll in a minimum of 6 eligible credit hours of courses required to complete your TSC degree program
*TSC can not access your Bright Futures funds until you have met this criteria.
Funding is limited to 45 credit hours within an academic year.
Summer funding is not available for Florida Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational or Florida Bright Futures Gold Seal Cape Scholars.
Summer Federal Work-Study
Summer Federal Work-Study funds are available for continuing Work-Study students until June 30th. Please notify the Student Financial Services Office if you wish to participate in the Federal Work-Study program.
Summer Disbursements
Disbursements for Summer will begin after attendance for eligible classes is verified by your professor. If attendance is verified in increments, multiple aid disbursements will occur within the Summer term.