Financial Aid Resources

Note: Howard College / SWCID FICE Code is 003574

Summer 2013 General Application

Financial Resources Available to HC / SWCID Students

This page serves as a one-stop reference for financial resources available to Howard College students. Time and attention should be spent carefully researching eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application processes. Start by looking through the Financial Aid 101 guide. Each section below (divided by financial aid category) contains a list of available resources with links for information and an application form (if available). For clarification, please click here to view the Current Financial Aid Procedures.

Financial Aid Forms
When selecting a form, please be sure to select the correct academic year as multiple years may be available at the same time. Please note that the layout of forms has changed!
2013-2014 Verification Worksheets
Independent	Dependent
V1 Verification Worksheet V2 Verification Worksheet V3 Verification Worksheet V4 Verification Worksheet V5 Verification Worksheet Signature Page	V1 Verification Worksheet V2 Verification Worksheet V3 Verification Worksheet V4 Verification Worksheet V5 Verification Worksheet Signature Page
Previous Verification Worksheets
Verification Worksheet - Dependent (Federal Student Aid Programs) - 2012-2013 Verification Worksheet - Independent (Federal Student Aid Programs) - 2012-2013 Institutional Student Information Record (Signature Sheet) - 2012-2013 Affidavit of Separation or Divorce - 2012-2013 or 2013-2014
Please note that beginning with the 2012-2013 Academic Year, Howard College / SWCID Financial Aid will no longer be able to accept Tax Returns. If a student is selected for verification, they must obtain a tax return transcript by contacting the IRS at www.irs.gov or by calling 1-800-908-9946.
Community Service Resources
Scholarship Community Service Agencies List / Contact Information (Big Spring Campus) Scholarship Community Service Form - Fall Semester Scholarship Community Service Form - Spring Semester
Cosmetology Students / Aid
Cosmetology is a clock hour program, and therefore is not awarded the same as academic courses. The Pell-Grant (if you qualify) will be awarded in three equal disbursements. The first will be at your initial enrollment. The following disbursements will be awarded once you reach 500 hours, and 1000 hours. Cosmetology Application for Financial Aid (Big Spring Campus Only)
Other Financial Aid Resources / Forms
Cost of Attendance Loan Award Acceptance Form Summer Loan Award Acceptance Form (Summer 2013) Record of Student Advising - Counseling Request for Dependency Status Change - 2012-2013 or 2013-2014 Request for Dependency Status Change Reference Forms - 2012-2013 or 2013-2014 Special Circumstances Application - 2012-2013 or 2013-2014 Statement of Earned Income for - 2012 or 2013 Suspension Appeal Request Form Suspension Appeal - Time Frame Suspension Non-Attendance Form

Understanding Your Award Letter

Once your financial aid is complete, you will be awarded and receive an award letter in the mail. If you qualify for the Pell Grant, the amount shown on the award letter is based on full-time enrollment. If you chose not to enroll in full time, your Pell will be adjusted based on the number of hours you enroll in.

If there is a loan awarded on your letter, this is the amount that you qualify to borrow. You do not have to borrow this amount if you chose not to. You can borrow less, or none at all. All loans must be applied for by going to http://www.direct.ed.gov External Link

Commencement Photos: Click here to view and order 2013 Commencement Photos.
Kids College 2013: Howard College presents Kids College 2013 on June 17 - 20. Registration applications are due no later than Monday, June 10, 2013. Click for full information.
Student IDs: Get students ID cards (my HC card) at the Dean of Students office in the Student Union Building (SUB). Bring a copy of your current schedule, at least one form of identification, and a completed vehicle information form.
Health Services: Together in partnership, Howard College and Family Medical Center (432-267-5531) are providing HC and SWCID students access to quality healthcare. For those students who do not have health insurance, a $30 physician fee per visit will be charged (x-ray, laboratory, shots and other ancillary testing fees will be extra). The student will have to pay the physician fee and any applicable fees at the time of the visit. Students who have health insurance will be required to pay the co-pay payment as specified by their respective insurance company.

1-866-HC-HAWKS • 1-432-264-5000 • 1001 Birdwell Lane • Big Spring, Texas 79720
Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Closed Friday