Financial aid is available for all students who qualify and enroll in an approved training program at Traviss Technical College. The aid is based upon individual student need or merit criteria. The Financial Aid Coordinator will help determine eligibility. The financial aid offered at Traviss includes Title IV Federal Pell Grant, VA Education Benefits, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, Traviss Financial Aid, and other federal or private scholarships/grants.

Students who wish to apply for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is recommended that the completed application be submitted for processing a minimum of four weeks prior to expected enrollment date. Research for scholarships can be completed on-line at www.fastweb.com or www.fnaid.org. Students receiving financial aid need to confirm payment procedures with Traviss’ Financial Aid Coordinator. Students receiving financial aid who withdraw from their registered program will be subject to a financial aid review and will be notified of any financial obligation deemed to be the student’s responsibility. Once a student who is receiving Pell Grant funding notifies Traviss that he/she is withdrawing from school or is withdrawn by the teacher, a Return of Title IV Funds calculation is processed by the Financial Aid Coordinator.

Financial assistance at Traviss Technical College includes:

Americorps
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that engage Americans in intensive volunteer service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health and the environment. After successfully completing a term of service, AmeriCorps members enrolled in the National Service Trust are eligible to receive an education award. Traviss automatically bills the National Service Trust each semester for fees covered by AmeriCorps.

CareerSource Polk

This federal assistance provides funding for Polk County residents who are applying for or who are enrolled in a high-skill, high-wage program. Only full-time programs listed on the Regional Demand Occupations List qualify for funding. Questions about this financial assistance should be directed to CareerSource Polk at (863) 508-1100 or the liaison for CareerSource Polk located in Student Services.

Farmworkers Program

The Farmworker Program is a federally-funded form of assistance for students and/or their families who are migrant or seasonal agricultural workers. For further information, please contact their office at 300 E. Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823 (863) 968-5658.

Federal Pell Grant

This grant is an entitlement from the United States Department of Education which does not require repayment if all criteria is met and maintained. It is designed to provide funds to help eligible students who have a high school diploma, or a GED pay for their education after high school.

A Pell Grant is awarded to students who qualify according to federal government Title IV guidelines and who are enrolled in a 600 or more clock hour program. A student must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for each school year attended and provide the necessary documentation to verify financial need. A student who qualifies
for aid must sign the appropriate documents to complete the financial aid award process.

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

This lottery-based state program provides merit scholarships for high school graduates who wish to receive postsecondary training in the state of Florida. It includes the Florida Academic Scholar Award (FAS), the Florida Medallion Scholar Award (FMS), and the Florida Gold Seal Scholar Award (FGSS). A prospective student should provide a copy of his/her award letter to the Financial Aid Coordinator for processing. A qualifying student must meet a program’s attendance and academic requirements for continuous funding.

Florida Prepaid College Plan

The Florida Prepaid College Plan is available to students who have paid into this state operated college plan. Traviss automatically bills Florida Prepaid each semester for fees covered by the Florida Prepaid College Plan.

Scholarships (Business And Industry And Other)

Many businesses, industries and civic organizations donate money for needy students on a yearly or occasional basis. These funds are dispersed to deserving students on a first-come, first-served basis.

There are also scholarships and awards from sources outside of Traviss which are deposited into a trust fund and are administered by the Financial Aid Coordinator according to guidelines of the donating sources.

Third Party Funding

Traviss Technical College cooperates with agencies and employers who plan to pay the expenses for a student. The agency/employer is required to submit a written billing authorization at the time of registration to the Business Office. The Business Office will invoice the sponsor for expenses.

Traviss Financial Aid (TFA)

This Scholarship is a needs-based award for students who have lived in Florida for at least one year prior to enrolling at Traviss. It covers tuition (possibly lab fees) and has very specific requirements which are available in the Financial Aid Office.

VA Education Benefits

Some career programs qualify for Veteran’s benefits. Eligible veterans may be certified for benefits by the Financial Aid Office when they produce a letter of eligibility from the VA. Veterans can apply for benefits at www.va.gov.

Students exceeding 20% of total absences in a calendar month will have their certification terminated for unsatisfactory attendance. Students must report all prior post-secondary education and training. The school must evaluate and grant credit, if appropriate, with the training time shortened, the tuition reduced proportionately, and the VA and student notified.

Pending Payment Compliance In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), Traviss Technical College adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from VA. Traviss Technical College will not:

Prevent the student’s enrollment;
Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution. However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;
Provide a written request to be certified;
Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies

Credit for Prior Training

Veterans who are planning to use their GI Benefits at Traviss Technical College as part of their enrollment process must submit all prior post-secondary training which will include their military training as well. The official transcripts will be evaluated, and credit awarded if applicable to their current program of interest. Veterans do not have a choice as to whether they can provide their transcripts from other colleges/universities. Traviss must maintain a written record that clearly indicates that appropriate previous education and training has been evaluated and granted, with training time shortened and tuition reduced proportionately, and the VA and veteran so notified.

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