You must have a Social Security Number and be a citizen or eligible non-citizen ( you cannot use a work visa).

You MUST have a valid high school diploma or a GED®.

• Eligible High School Diplomas: Standard Diploma (Passed FCAT), Standard Diploma (GED® Exit Option), Adult Standard High School Diploma, Adult Standard High School Diploma (Alternate Assessment), Standard Diploma (FCAT Waiver), State of Florida Diploma (GED® only), Adult State of Florida Diploma (GED®)
• Non-Eligible Diplomas – (You need a GED®): Special Diploma (Option One), Special Diploma (Option Two), Online High School Diploma Certificate of Completion

Programs under 600 hours are not Pell-eligible however a FAFSA application needs to be completed to be considered for other grants and scholarships. We do not offer student loans.

Financial aid is not available for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes or GED® Preparation classes. 

https://fsaid.ed.gov

Follow the instructions on the site.  An FSA ID gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature.  You must have an FSA ID before you can file a FAFSA.

https://studentaid.gov/.

There are tips throughout the application to help you. Questions? Call 1-800-433-3243.

When available, use the **IRS Data Retrieval Tool,** for both students and parents, to automatically import your tax information into your FAFSA.

**Recommended**

015496 is Manatee Technical College’s Federal School Code for both campuses. List it as the school choice in the “School Selection” section.

Students, and parents of dependent students, can sign the FAFSA electronically using their FSA ID.

Remember: Parents must have their own FSA ID.

After successfully submitting your application, keep the confirmation page. This page contains your confirmation number and other important information.

Remember: Click Submit not Save Application

If you haven’t already done so, apply to MTC here: apply-now. Upon acceptance, check your student portal at https://www.MTCdashboard.net to complete any Financial Aid To-Do list requirements.

Students are required to email all documents to mtcfinancialaid@manateeschools.net

No paper documents will be accepted.

Any internal MTC-based scholarships will be automatically applied to your account based on your FAFSA results.

Here are a couple of ways to find a scholarship:

1. Contact any organization you are affiliated with and inquire if they have a scholarship.
2. Contact banks, foundations, and organizations with which you have no affiliation.
3. Search for National, Local or Independent Scholarships online.
4. El Programa para Trabajadores Agrícolas del Condado de Manatee. Ask the Farmworker Career Development Program.  See https://www.manateeschools.net/Page/7295 for more information. Contact them at 941.751.7947.
5. Contact CareerSource Suncoast: https://careersourcesuncoast.com/scholarships

Are you a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship recipient?

If you are a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship recipient contact the Office of Financial Aid at 941.751.7900.

Have a Florida Prepaid College Fund?

Bring your Florida Prepaid College Fund Qualification Sheet to Student Finance

If you participate in the Florida Prepaid College Fund, submit your qualification sheet printed from the Florida Prepaid College Fund website to mtcstudentfinancials@manateeschools.net so payment can be correctly applied to your account.

Let us know if you are a Veteran.

Manatee Technical College is certified by the Florida State Approving Agency for Veterans Educational Benefits. Veterans may apply for educational benefits online at www.gibill.va.gov. Veterans are also encouraged to complete a FAFSA to determine qualification for additional funds. See the Veterans Education Benefits Page for more information.