Financial Aid
What is Financial Aid?
Financial aid is the economic assistance available to help you meet the difference between what you can reasonably be expected to pay and what it will cost you to go to technology school. The purpose of financial aid is to provide assistance to students who, without such aid, would find it difficult to attend school successfully.
What Types of Programs May be Included in the Awards?
Grants are gift aid and do not have to be repaid. Eligibility is based on need.
What is the Cost of Attending the Technology Center at Paris?
Students who attend the TTCP find that expenses are moderate. Even so, financial planning for technology school should begin as early as possible, comparing the basic costs of attending with your own financial situations. Be sure to keep in mind that the cost of attending technology school includes cost of books, room and board, travel, medical and dental expenses, in addition to other miscellaneous expenses.
What is Need?
Need is the difference between a family's contribution for technology school and the total expenses of attending technology school. A student's need is calculated by subtracting the total family resources from the total expenses for attending school.
This school adheres to a nationally established policy and philosophy of financial aid for education. The basis of this policy is that students and parents have the primary responsibility for financing an education. Although the school endeavors to assist all qualified students as resources permit, this assistance should be viewed only as supplementary to the efforts of the student's family. However, when it is determined that a family cannot meet the educational costs, financial assistance is available.
Type of Financial Aid Available?
Federal Pell Grant: The Pell Grant is a federal aid program available to eligible students. The maximum grant is determined by your previous year's income tax return. The award year is from July 1st to June 30th (four grant checks). On-line Pell Grant application link is below:
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): These funds will be distributed, as available, to students showing the greatest need. Need will be determined by subtracting from the cost of attendance the family contribution and all financial aid received. Priority will be given to students receiving Federal Pell Grants.
Federal College Work Study (FCWS): This program enables eligible students to earn a portion of their educational expenses through part-time employment at the school. Students receiving FCWS will be paid at least the current federal minimum wage. Work schedules will be determined by the school.
Tennessee State Assistance Award (TSAA): This program is funded by the State for residents of Tennessee. Eligibility is determined similar to the Federal Pell Grant. Deadline for applying is August 1.
Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant (TN Lottery Scholarship): This scholarship is awarded to Tennessee residents 18 years or older that attend a Technology Center.
Benefit Programs
Workforce Investment Act (WIA): These are federal programs that can provide financial aid for those who qualify. TTCP services persons from Henry, Benton, Weakley, Carroll and Decatur counties. WIA is for the unemployed and underemployed as a general rule. Participants of the Families First program must be on AFDC to qualify. Both programs may pay for tuition, books, supplies, child care, etc. Some students are eligible for both programs.
WEI: WEI is the provider of WIA services in Stewart, Humphreys and Houston counties. Aid from Families First is also available in these counties if the student is eligible.
TRA: For those who are unemployed or who have lost their jobs due to plant closings and moving overseas, TRA funds may be available. Contact your local TN Department of Employment Security.
Veterans Administration GI Bill Benefits: Veterans who were honorably discharged may be eligible to receive monthly educational benefits.
Veterans Disability (Vocational Rehabilitation): Veterans with service connected disabilities may be eligible to receive monthly educational benefits.
VA Dependents Educational Assistance: Students between the ages of 18 and 26 whose parent is permanently or totally disabled or who dies as a result of service in the Armed Forces may be eligible to receive monthly educational benefits.
VA Pension Benefits: War-orphan program whereby the surviving parent may receive educational benefits for their child's enrollment in an approved course until the child reaches the age of 23.
Vocational Rehabilitation: The Rehabilitation Division of the Tennessee Department of Human Services provides assistance to student who qualify under the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. Students with certain mental or physical handicaps may be eligible for assistance.
For more information contact:
Patsy Howard
patsy.howard@ttcparis.edu
Financial Aid Administrator
Jackie Bell-Gardner
jackie.gardner@ttcparis.edu
Counselor
Johnna Work
johnna.work@ttcparis.edu
Financial Aid Assistant
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