Financial Aid 254-526-1508

A variety of state and federal grants, loans, and scholarships are available through the Financial Aid Office at Central Texas College to help you with educational and living expenses. Many programs are need based and available to qualifying students who are making satisfactory academic progress. Please review the Central Texas College catalog for details on Financial Aid academic progress.

Grants do not have to be repaid as long as the student stays enrolled and makes satisfactory academic progress. The Pell Grant is the primary federal grant. Others include the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) and the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG). Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) is also available at Central Texas College, and this program allows a student to work up to 20 hours a week while enrolled in college.

Loans must be repaid after you complete your educational program or if you are no longer enrolled at least half-time. The Federal Direct Student Loan Program is available to all eligible students. For information, please contact the Student Loan Officer in Building 215, Room 128, telephone 254-526-1552.

The Central Texas College Foundation also offers a number of competitive scholarships for students attending any of the Texas campuses. The scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, leadership, creative ability, or student life involvement. In addition, the foundation offers scholarships for students working in specified subject areas. To learn more about the Central Texas College Foundation and Scholarships visit www.ctcd.edu/about-ctc/ctc-foundation/about-us/

To apply for financial aid, do the following:

Go to the Central Texas College web site: www.ctcd.edu

Click on “Students”

Click on “Current Students”

Click “Financial Aid”

Click on “FAFSA”

Follow the instructions to access the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

This website will allow you to access FAFSA (Financial Aid Application), information on Scholarships, In-House Packets and FAQ (frequently asked questions). If you encounter problems, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

To check on your Financial Aid you can go to the Central Texas College Eagle Self-Service:

Go to www.ctcd.edu

Click on the WebAdvisor on the upper right hand of the webpage

Click on the Eagle Self-Service under “Student Tools” of the webpage

Click on “Financial Aid”

This will allow you to check on the status of your financial aid process.