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PCC sets day to help students find financial aid

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College students in the Portland metro area and Washington County can get free help submitting their federal financial aid (FAFSA) form for 2014.

Portland Community College’s Financial Aid Day, which is presented in partnership with College Goal Oregon, is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 11 at all major campuses. The day is perfect for students looking for money to go to college, needing help filling out the FAFSA form, wanting to explore other resources to pay for college, or would like to attend workshops on financial aid and scholarship resources.

Federal grants (free money), work-study and loans are the types of financial aid students may be eligible to receive. In addition, the state of Oregon and PCC have financial aid available. The only way to find out what a student qualifies for is to submit the FAFSA form. There will be plenty of volunteers on hand at each PCC location to assist in filling out and submitting the application. Students do not have to be enrolled at PCC to take part in Financial Aid Day. Spanish language advisers will be available at all locations.

Both students and parents should attend if possible. Students and parents should bring Social Security numbers, birth dates, Federal Student Aid PINs, proof of income for 2013 including the 2013 W-2s, and last pay stub from 2012, or a copy of 2012 tax returns. Plus, students and parents will need to disclose current value of assets, including cash, checking, savings, investments and value of any businesses or farms.

Locations include:

  • Cascade Campus (705 N. Killingsworth St.) – First Floor, Technology Education Building. Phone: (971) 722-5291.
  • Rock Creek Campus (17705 N.W. Springville Road) – First Floor Lobby, Building 2. Phone: (971) 722-7225.
  • Sylvania Campus (12000 S.W. 49th Ave.) – First Floor, Library. Phone: (971) 722-8521.
  • Southeast Center (2305 S.E. 82nd Ave.) – Great Hall, Mt. Tabor Hall. Phone: (971) 722-6348.

In Spanish, visit: www.pcc.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/financial-aid/apply/day/espanol.

About James Hill

James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »

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x by raquel 1 decade ago

hello I have enrolled in your school in June of 2013 and I am still wondering if I am able to start school sometime soon so if I could have a response back that would be great, I’m looking to start school as soon as I can I’m just making sure everything is still in order I did apply for financial aid and was approved but am not sure how to get started

x by Shelly 1 decade ago

Raquel, I would come to the campus and talk to the financial aid advisers directly to avoid any confusion. They will make sure all your ducks are in a row and give you step by step instructions on what you need to do next .

x by susy 1 decade ago

Hello,
I’m confused with the system of financial aid if i get approved do i have to be a full time student or i can be par timer student?