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How do I apply for financial aid?
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate school/award year. The application can be found in the Financial Aid office, or you can visit the FAFSA website.

If I need help in completing the application, who do I see?
If you have questions about the application, call or see a staff member in the Financial Aid office located in room 3

How long does it take to get the financial aid results back?
It depends on how the application was submitted. If you electronically submitted your application, the results should be received within 5 to 7 business days (Note: There is a computer available in Room 3 for students to electronically submit the application). If you mailed the application, you can expect to receive the results in the mail in 4 to 6 weeks.

If I have completed my FAFSA application and the information has been received, am I ready to begin class?
Completing the FAFSA is only one phase of getting ready to begin classes. You must meet with a guidance counselor, and in most cases, interview with the instructor before enrolling in a technical program. The guidance counselor will work with you to complete the registration process.

When is someone available in the Financial Aid office to meet or talk with me?
The office is open 8:15 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:15 am - 4:00 pm on Friday. The office is also open on the first and third Thursday of each month from 8:15 am - 6:30 pm. You may come in to meet with the Financial Aid staff member or call them at 407.622.2902 or 407.622.2900 ext. 2202.

If I don't qualify for a federal Pell Grant, are there other resources to help me with my tuition?
If you do not qualify for a Federal Pell Grant but economic need can be determined, you may qualify for the Student Financial Assistance Fund (SFAF). There are also school-based scholarships available. See a counselor for information about these scholarships. You may also be eligible for an installment contract which permits tuition to be paid over a period of time. Talk to your counselor to discuss all the options available.

If I am a veteran, are there programs available that are VA approved?
Yes, there are many cerificate programs that have been approved by the Bureau of State Approving Agency for Veterans Training. Visit Winter Park Tech's VA cerfiying official located in the Financial Aid office to apply for or reactivate your VA educational entitlement.

WINTER PARK TECH SCHOOL-BASED SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
There are several Winter Park Tech scholarship opportunities for students, and the highlights of each are summarized here:

CTE SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship is based on need, and it is available to re-enrolling CTE studends. The applicant must show evidence of yearly income not to exceed 350% above poverty guidelines. It is awarded on a one-semester basis, renewable if the student meets established guidelines. The counselors have the CTE Scholarship Guidelines and Application. Student must complete the FASFA application and be declared ineligible for Pell or SFAF before applying for the CTE Scholarship.

ESOL SCHOLARSHIP – This $500 scholarship is guaranteed to any student who graduates from the ESOL program at Winter Park Tech or WPT/ACE, and it may only be used for tuition toward a career training program at Winter Park Tech.

GED SCHOLARSHIP - This $500 scholarship is guaranteed to any student who earns a GED through Winter Park Tech or WPT/ACE, and it may only be used for tuition toward a career training program at Winter Park Tech.

WPT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIP – This $500 scholarship is guaranteed to any student who earns a Winter Park Tech or a WPT/ACE high school diploma, and it may only be used for tuition toward a career training program at Winter Park Tech.

WPT SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship is for the Dual Enrollment and GED Exit Option student who excels in his/her technical program during high school and is recommended by the program instructor to receive a scholarship for one or two terms (determined by a school committee chaired by the Tech Prep Coordinator) to complete the technical training program as an adult student.

WPT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship opportunity is based on need, and the student will identify his/her request and the reason (need) for the request in a letter addressed to the Foundation board. The school director will submit the request to the Foundation board and will inform the student of the board’s decision.

ONE-STOP WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA – The ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER offers financial aid "training scholarships" to individuals having trouble finding employment and who meet specific criteria. These centers are designed to be a single location you can turn to to prepare you for finding a job. You’ll find seminars on building resumes, computers and internet access, job leads, and much more in addition to training scholarships for those who may qualify. All services are offered at no charge. To learn more about the ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER, find out if you qualify for a training scholarship or to post you resume online, call 1-800-757-4598 or visit www.workforcecentralflorida.com. The centers are a program of WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA and are funded by your tax dollars.