Apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
To be eligible for federal financial aid, you must meet certain requirements. For example, you must
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Be registered with Selective Service (if required)
• Attend a college that participates in the Title IV programs
• Be working toward a degree or certificate
• Be making satisfactory academic progress
• Not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on a federal educational loan
• Have "financial need" as determined by the FAFSA.

Application Process
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Make sure you include Trevecca’s Title IV school code. Our code is 003526. Please note that this is the first step and must be completed to determine eligibility for grants, loans, and some scholarships. Apply now at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

• Our office will receive a copy of your application 7-10 days after completion.
• You will be notified if additional documents or corrections are needed to your application.
• Once all information has been received and you have completed your requirements for admission to the University, our office will mail you an award packet.
• Graduate students are awarded on a continued basis
• Remember to complete your FAFSA as early as possible each year in order to be eligible for the maximum aid available.
   

There are two Federal Direct Stafford Loan Programs available for student borrowers, subsidized and unsubsidized. All students who wish to borrow through either of these programs must complete the FAFSA each year.

A Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan is a federal loan that must be repaid. Ability to participate in the Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program is based on calculated need as determined by the FAFSA. The interest rate is fixed at 3.4%. "Subsidized" means that the interest on this loan is not paid by the student while he or she is enrolled in school. The government pays the interest on this type of loan while you are in school.

An Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan is also a federal loan that must be repaid. If a student is not eligible for the Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan, as determined by the results of the FAFSA, an Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan can be an alternative. "Unsubsidized" means that interest will accrue while the student is in school. The student can choose to pay the interest while in school or defer the interest and have it added to the principal balance. The interest on this loan is also fixed at 6.8%.

 

TN Teaching Scholars Program

Tennessee residents, U.S. citizens, College juniors, seniors and post-baccalaureate students admitted to a teacher education program at an eligible Tennessee postsecondary institution. Awards based on available funds, applicant ranking of GPA’s, test scores and teaching shortage area. Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time, graduate students at least half-time. Applicants cannot be licensed teachers or receive the scholarship while employed in teaching positions. Renewal Criteria:  2.75 cumulative GPA, renewal application required.
Up to $4,500 per academic year. Maximum of 4 years of eligibility. Loan forgiveness has an employment obligation or it becomes a loan.
 

Application available at www.TN.gov/collegepays.

For consideration, completed application, required documentation, and transcript must be received by TSAC no later than April 15.

The U. S. Department of Education chose you for verification. This is the process of checking the accuracy of the information supplied by students when they apply for federal aid through the FAFSA. 

Important: The Department of Education has instituted some changes to the verification process for the 2012-2013 academic award year. Students and/or parents can no longer submit a signed copy of their 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ tax return. When completing the FAFSA, you are given the option to have this data retrieved directly from the IRS. If you chose not to use this tool or cannot for other reasons, you will need to order a tax return transcript from the IRS and provide us with a copy. Instruction on how to obtain this is below.

• 2012-13 Verification Worksheet
• 2012-13 How to obtain a Tax Return Transcript

We will use these documents to check the accuracy of your information against your 2012-2013 Student Aid Report (FAFSA). We will notify you if corrections need to be made or if we need additional information. If corrections do not need to be made, we will continue the process of awarding financial aid to you for the 2012-2013 academic award year.

Please mail, fax or email these documents to our office at:

Financial Aid Office
Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN   37210
FAX:  615-248-7728
E-mail:  financial_aid@trevecca.edu