All students are encouraged to apply for
financial aid. The financial aid
process takes time and requires
planning. Students should review the information below to assure they
take full advantage of financial assistance.
Eligibility for Financial Aid
The Financial Aid office reviews applications to assure students meet
financial aid eligibility requirements. In some cases, students may be
asked
to provide additional documents to this office. It is important
that the Financial Aid office has a student’s most current contact
information
(address or telephone number). The following are general
guidelines regarding eligibility for financial aid:
A minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average is
required of all financial aid recipients.
Copies of the complete Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy |for Highline Community College are available upon request in the
Financial
Aid office or online at
www.highline.edu/stuserv/financialaid/pdfs/academ_progress_policy.pdf.
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Student Loan Deferments
Highline Community College reports enrollment electronically to the
National Student Clearinghouse, which in turn reports to lenders and
guarantors throughout the country. This report serves as a virtual
deferment form and is run several times each quarter.
Students wishing to have a paper version of the deferment form processed
should contact the Registration office in Building 6 and submit a
stamped,
self-addressed envelope with a deferment form from their
lender. Highline Community College recommends students check with their
lender or previous colleges to determine if half-time or full-time
enrollment is required to defer
a loan. Students must be enrolled for at
least six credits for half-time attendance and 12 credits for full-time
attendance.
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Student Employment
Many students qualify to work in one of the many
departments or offices on the Highline campus. In addition, Highline
also offers resources for off-campus employment. More information about
these opportunities is available in the Financial Aid office and the
Student Employment office in Building 6.
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Veterans Education Benefits
See “Veterans Services”
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Tax Credit
Under the HOPE tax credit, eligible students pursuing the first two
years of postsecondary education may receive a tax credit.
The taxpayer or student can claim a credit for his or her own tuition
expense or for the expenses of his or her spouse or dependent children.
Since the tax credit is restricted based on income levels, participants
should contact their tax preparer for tax advice.
Visit
www.nasfaa.org/AnnualPubs/TaxBenefitsGuide.html or contact the
Cashier office in Building 6 for more information about this important
tax benefit.
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Scholarships and Energy
Assistance
The Highline Community College Foundation provides financial
assistance to students through a scholarship program and Emergency
Assistance funds. These funds are made available through donations from
community organizations, corporations, and individuals.
The scholarships have a wide range of qualifications. Not all of them
are
based on demonstrating financial need or a 4.0 grade point average.
Some are based on area of study, household demands, or future education
plans.
For more information, contact either the Financial Aid office in
Building 6 at (206) 878-3710, ext. 3358, or the Foundation office in
Building 99 at (206) 878-3710, ext. 3774.
Prof-Tech Program-specific scholarships may be available through other
sources. See "Scholarships" entry under individual programs.
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Worker Retraining
See " Workforce Development Services" for information about
this program
and related financial aid opportunities.
