Question: How do I apply?
Answer: Create an FSA ID. Once your FSA ID is created, wait 1-3 business days for verification. You’ll receive a confirmation email from the Department of Education, and then you can begin your FAFSA.
Question: How do I apply for federal student loans?
Answer: The FAFSA must be complete and processed.
- Log in to SIMON
- Accept loans
- Complete Maryland Promissory Note/Entrance Counseling at studentaid.gov.
Question: How to apply for federal Parent PLUS Loans?
Answer: To apply for federal Parent PLUS Loans visit Studentaid.gov
Question: What can I do if a parent is denied the PLUS Loan?
Answer: If a parent is denied for a Plus Loan, the student themselves may apply for other scholarships or institutional grants.
Question: How do I apply for Federal Work-Study?
Answer: To apply for Federal Work Study -
Question: What are the Citizenship requirements?
Answer: You must be a U.S. citizen, Legal Permanent Resident (LPR), Asylee, or Refugee.
Question: Help creating FSA ID/Password
Answer: You can find the steps to create your FSA ID at studentaid.gov.
Question: Help retrieving forgotten FSA ID/Password
Answer: You can find the steps to recover your FSA ID/Password on studentaid.gov.
Question: How do I apply for a Scholarship and/or Grant?
Answer: To apply for a Scholarship and/or Grant visit CCBC's scholarship webpage for more information and apply accordingly.
Question: Where can I find the NextGen Scholarship Application
Answer: The NextGen Scholarship Application can be found here. CCBCFundMe application
Question: How do I know what I am eligible to receive?
Answer: You must be registered for classes to be considered. Check your SIMON account for updates on eligibility.
Question: What kind of aid am I eligible for?
Answer: Eligibility depends on FAFSA completion, program enrollment, and any additional scholarship applications submitted.
Question: What is my annual limit for loans?
Answer: Limits depend on your year in school, enrollment status, and dependency status.
Question: What is my lifetime limit for loans?
Answer: The lifetime limit for loans is as follows:
- Independent undergrad: $57,500 total, with $23,000 subsidized and $34,500 unsubsidized.
- Dependent undergrad: $31,000 total, with $23,000 subsidized and $8,000 unsubsidized.
Question: What is the lifetime limit for Pell Grants?
Answer: You have 600% eligibility, equivalent to 6 years of full-time study.
Question: What does it mean to have SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress)
Answer: To maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress a student must maintain a GPA based on a sliding scale, complete 67% of credits, and adhere to the 150% max timeframe.
Question: Why was my aid suspended?
Answer: Aid may be suspended if academic standards such as (GPA, credit completion, time limits) are not met.
Question: How do I appeal a SAP suspension?
Answer:
- Submit an SAP appeal form with supporting documentation for any extenuating circumstances.
- You will need to access SIMON in order to complete the SAP Appeal form.
Question: Did you receive my FAFSA?
Answer: A student can log into their myCCBC or call 4438402222 to see if their FAFSA application has been received.
Question: When will my award disburse?
Answer: Disbursement occurs after the third week of classes (after the drop/add period).