Financial Aid Programs

Grants

Information on grants may be found in the WC catalog on pages 36 & 37.

• A Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a Bachelor's or professional degree. Award amounts range from $304 to $2,775 per semester.. Federally funded grant program awarded based on financial need as determined by the (FAFSA) Free Applicaton For Federal Student Aid.

Please note:

NEW Regulation:

Students are now limited on how long they can receive a Federal Pell Grant. A student can receive up to 600% of a full-time equivalent. For example, if a student was full-time for 6 years and received 100% of their Schedule Award, then this limit would apply to them. If a student is less than full-time and only received 50% of their scheduled award for any given year, then you would simply add the percentages per year until they reach the 600% percent limit. Once this limit is reached by the student, they can no longer receive the Federal Pell Grant no matter what college they attend.

A student is not grandfathered based on when they entered the Pell Grant program. The Department of Education’s ruling is all years count toward the 600% regardless of when they started.

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid Is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need; that is, students with the lowest Expected Family Contributions (EFC's) and priority is given to students who receive Federal Pell Grants.
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) The FSEOG is a grant for undergraduates with exceptional financial need: that is, students with the lowest Expected Family Contributions (EFC's). Priority is givn to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. The amount ranges from $300 to $800 per semester.
• Towards Excellence, Access and Success (Texas Grant) State program for Texas residents who are pursuing a degree or certificate at the community college level and who have not completed 30 or more hours toward their degree or certificate. Students must have completed the recommended or Advanced curriculumn and high school and graduated. Students must recieve this grant within 16 months of their high school graduation or they forfeit all future eligiblity. This is no separate application to apply for this grant. The FAFSA application will determine all eligibility for grants and loans. An official high school transcript is required to be awarded this grant.
• Texas Education Opportunity Grant (TEOG) The Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG), formerly known as Texas II Grant, is a supplemental grant established by Texas Legislature to assist needy Texas residents who are pursuing a degree or certificate at the community college level. Students who have completed 30 hours or more are not eligible for this grant. You must have completed the minimum program in high school. You must have an EFC of 2000 or less based on the FAFSA application. 
• Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)
  State grant program that is generally for students who do not qualify for the Pell or Seog grants. The award will range from $300 to $800 per semester based on full-time enrollment.

Work

•  Work Study Programs
  Federal and state funded programs to promote part-time employment of students to gain practical work experience. Students must complete FAFSA.

• CLICK HERE to see available work study positions.

Scholarships

Information on scholorships may be found in the WC catalog on pages 42 & 52.

• Weatherford College Foundation Scholarships
  Apply online for WC scholarships with varying criteria for acceptance

• Performing Scholarships
  Available for art, baseball, basketball, communications, cheerleading, choir, drama, jazz band, leadership & rodeo and require full-time enrollment
  

• Honor Graduate Scholarships
  Valedictorian of any accredited Texas high school is eligible for a one-year scholarship at WC as long as they attend immediately following high school graduation. Salutatorian and Valedictorian graduates from accredited high schools in the counties of Parker, Hood, Jack, Palo Pinto and Wise are eligible for a scholarship covering tuition and fees-excluding parking fees and books (on-loan) each long semester for two years immediately following high school graduation. Students must be full-time.

• Project Opportunity Scholarship Program
  Provided by Weatherford civic leaders and others for Weatherford High School graduates who have met certain academic and personal guidelines to apply for scholarship assistance to be used at WC. Students should contact their high school counselor or the coordinator of this program at Weatherford ISD.

Waivers/Exemptions

• College For All Texans

* PLEASE NOTE:
  Approved waiver/exemption requests must be received by the Financial Aid Office no later than the official
  census date for the term requested. Documentation after census date will not be honored.

Loans

Please click here for more loan information.

• Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
• Federal Unsubsidized Loan
• Federal Parent PLUS Loan

Eligible and Non-eligible Programs

Financial will only fund programs that meet the federal definition of elgibility. We offer both certificate and Associate degree programs but not all of them are elgible for federal student aid.

One year Certificate programs (Financial aid eligible)

  1. Child Care Provider/Assistant
  2. Web Development
  3. Database Programming
  4. Equine Production & Management
  5. Veterinary Assisting
  6. LVN (Nursing)
  7. Business Administration Certificate
  8. Accounting Clerk
  9. Gaming Design & Programming
10. Desktop Web Publishing Certificate
11. Administrative Assistant
12. Cosmetology
13. Office Clerk
14. Customer Service Representative
15. Fire Science/Fire Fighting
16. Substance Abuse Counseling
17. Information Systems
18. Cosmetology Instructor
19. Networking Systems

Associate Degree Programs (Financial aid eligible)

  1. Child Care Provider/Assist Certificate
  2. Information Technology
  3. Office Technology
  4. Equine Production & Management
  5. Networking Systems
  6. Sonography
  7. Radiology Technology
  8. Nursing
  9. Business Adminstration
10. Accounting
11. Cosmetology
12. EMS Degree (Teach out only)
13. Network Security
14. Criminal Justice (Does not include Police Academy)
15. Criminal Justince Law (Does not include Policy Academy)
16. Fire Science Administration
17. Fire Protection & Safety Technology
18. Social Work Associate
19. Human Service Provider
20. Respiratory Care
21. Associate of Arts-Teaching
22. Physical Therapist Assistant
23. Occupational Therapist Assistant 
24. General Studies

NON-Degree (Not eligible for federal student aid)

1. Welding Technician
2. Automotive Technician
3. Basic Welding
4. Policy Academy (Continuing Education courses only)
5. Truck Driving Academy (Continuing Education courses only)
6. Phlebotomy (This is credit or C.E. courses) 

Return of Title IV Funds

Section 668.22 of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 requires that Weatherford College calculate a return of unearned financial aid for any student who totally withdraws or stops attending classes within the first 60% of the semester. This calculation is based on calendar days. Funds will be returned to the various federal programs according to a schedule established by the Department of Education. This may result in the student owing a balance to the college and/or the federal government. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office for additional information prior to withdrawing from classes.