Forsyth Technical Community College

In today's world, a good education is vital, and lack of funds should not prevent you from getting one. Forsyth Tech will work with you to achieve an affordable education. And best of all, the education you will get will be just as good as one costing thousands of dollars more. That's why Forsyth Tech is the best educational value around.

Explore Forsyth Tech's many need-based, merit-based and program-specific scholarships. Then apply for financial aid.

Be aware of payment deadlines when paying online!

Spring 2012:

• Early Registration Payment Deadline: December 9th by Noon
• Late Registration Payment Deadline: If you register between January 4th through January 6th you have to pay before January 6th by Noon.

Drop/Add Payment Deadlines:

• If doing drop/add on January 9th and January 10th you have to pay before January 10th by 7:00 pm.

Please note if you pay via online through Nelnet your refund may be processed at a later date. Wire payments are received periodically and refunds will be processed as time allows.  Payment Plans can not be terminated or altered due to Financial Aid awarding.

	Forsyth Tech is pleased to offer Payment Plan (Nelnet), a service that allows you to pay your tuition in full or through convenient monthly payments. This payment method is for curriculum students only. In order to participate in the payment plan method, you must be registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours.
	Forsyth Tech also offers MyPaymentPlan, a service that enables you to view the current status of your tuition account with FACTS Management Company. Your account is password protected and the data is encrypted as it is transmitted to you. (for curriculum students only)

Senior Citizen Waiver Information:

In numbered memos CC10-025 and CC10-046, G.S. 115D-5(b)(11) the state authorizes the waiver of up to six credit hours of credit (curriculum) instruction and one course of noncredit instruction per academic semester for legal residents of North Carolina age 65 or older. If a senior citizen receives a waiver for a class and then subsequently drops the course after the first day of class, the waiver is considered used and cannot be applied to another course.

1. Apply for admission to Forsyth Tech. You may apply online. This is a separate process from applying for financial aid; however, financial aid cannot be disbursed until you are approved for admission. For additional information on admission, please visit the Admissions Office page.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1 of the current year you intend to enroll in college. For additional information on applying, please visit our Application Process and Priority Processing Dates page.
3. Promptly respond to all requests for information. Once the Office of Student Financial Services receives a copy of your FAFSA from the U.S. Department of Education, a checklist letter will be sent to the address on file with Forsyth Tech's Records Office, requesting documents needed to complete your file. Once all documents are received, your financial aid file will be reviewed for a possible award.
4. If it is determined that you are eligible for aid, you will receive a financial aid award letter along with several other important documents. Carefully read all materials.
5. Follow-up with your Financial Aid Technician if you have any questions.