Awarding Procedures

When all appropriate forms or documents have been received by the college Financial Aid office, the student’s file is considered complete. The Community of College of Aurora uses the following criteria to award financial assistance: Financial need, a valid Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), and a completed file for the new award year.

Students who have completed financial aid files by May 1 will receive priority consideration for the work-study programs. Failure to meet this priority date may result in some funds not being available to applicants.

Students can apply for a Federal Pell Grant throughout the award year. The deadline for submitting Student Aid Report (SAR) is the last day of the summer semester of the current award year. The last day to complete a FAFSA is generally June 30 of any given year for the award year.