Financial Aid

The Financial Aid staff at Piedmont Technical College is committed to helping current and prospective students secure financial assistance for college expenses. To apply for financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at studentaid.gov.

Computers are available for FAFSA completion in the Financial Aid Office and at each county campus. Students who need assistance or have questions are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office. Information regarding application deadlines and available financial aid programs can be found on the college’s website at https://www.ptc.edu/fininfo. Students should regularly monitor their financial aid status online through their personal Pathway Account.

When completing the FAFSA, make sure to include Piedmont Technical College’s Title IV School Code: 003992.

Eligibility requirements for the federal and state programs are:

• Demonstrate financial need as determined by completing the FAFSA;
• Have a high school diploma or a GED on file with the college;
• Be enrolled in an approved program of study;
• Be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen;
• Have a valid Social Security number;
• Sign the FAFSA certifying that federal student aid will be used for educational purposes only;
• Certify that they are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe a repayment on a federal student grant;
• Complete all required FAFSA questions; and
• Meet all requirements of the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.

After registering for classes, students who are unable to attend must notify the Student Records Office within the add/drop period. Failure to do so may result in the student being held financially responsible for the tuition and related charges.