Financial Aid Checklist

Before the Semester

1. Complete Your FAFSA

• Submit your FAFSA
• Save your FSA ID and password!

2. Apply for Scholarships

• Visit Tri-C's Apply for Scholarships webpage for more information and to apply.

3. Check Your Financial Aid Dashboard via Your my Tri-C space Account Under the Self-Service Card

• Complete all financial aid requirements.
• Upload documents early to avoid delays.

4. Review of Your Financial Aid Awards

• Does your financial aid offer cover your tuition and fees balance?
• Borrow only what you need if you take loans.

5. Set up Your Refund Preference

• Log in to your my Tri-C space account and select "Make Refund Choice."

6. Confirm Your Enrollment

• Make sure all your classes are counting in your Course Program of Study (CPOS).
• Review your Program of Study email to make sure your classes are counting toward your program.

During the Semester

7. Attend all Classes

• Attendance is required for aid to be released.
• Double -check your class schedule.

8. Check Your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

• Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Complete at least 67% of your classes.
• Ask for help early (tutoring, advising, professor's office hours, writing center, etc.)

9. Regularly Monitor Your Financial Aid Status

• Check your Financial Aid Dashboard for new messages.

10. Budget Planning in GradReady

• GradReady is a free online tool that helps with budgeting.
• Register online for a free GradReady account.

End of Semester

11. Finish the Term Strong

• Complete all assignments and finals.
• Avoid withdrawals unless necessary — talk to the Financial Aid office first.

12. Prepare for Next Semester

• Renew your FAFSA (if required).
• Check your GradPlan for help selecting courses for the next semester.