Financial Aid Programs

Return of Title IV FundsSection 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.

                                       IMPORTANT NOTICE

If you have been awarded any scholarships or other financial aid,
 you MUST notify the Financial Aid Office.  Your TOTAL aid package
(from all sources) cannot exceed your need as figured by the Dept. of Ed., and adjustments to your aid package will be made if you receive any other aid through different sources not specified on this form.  AWARDS WILL BE MADE ONLY AFTER ALL REQUIRED VALIDATION DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE.You MUST attend class in order to receive credit from any financial aid that has been awarded.  Any violation of the above listed conditions will void any and all financial aid forthcoming and, in some cases, a refund of aid already received may be required by Weatherford College. Attendance will be verified by official class rosters.

Attendance will be verified by official class rosters. Non-attendance through official census date will result in removal of all financial aid without further notice. Students who receive federal financial aid that totally withdraw from classes or stop attending classes may be required to repay a portion of the financial aid received for that term. Please check with the financial aid office prior to withdrawing from classes.

 

Grants

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

  • Federal Pell Grant
    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 $2,675 per semester. Federally funded grant program awarded based on financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
    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.
  • Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
    First year- offered to recent high school graduates who are receiving the Pell Grant. Students must be at least 1/2 time (6hrs) enrollment. Award is $750.00 for the academic year
  • Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
    Second year-offered to at least 1/2 time (6hrs) college sophomores who compete 24 semester hours and who have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and who meet all the ACG requirements mentioned above. Award is $1,300 for academic year. Once a student has received the ACG for the second year, they are no longer eligible beyond that time.
    Federal grant program for recent high school graduates who graduated on a rigorous high school program and meet other eligibility requirements
  • Towards Excellence, Access and Success (Texas Grant)
    State program for students that have graduated within the last 16 months from a Texas public or accredited private high school and that have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance
  • Texas Education Opportunity Grant (TEOG)
    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
  • Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)

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

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

* 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

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