
Financial Aid Checklist
In addition to the many employers who contribute financially to their employees' educational pursuits, there are a number of grants, loans and scholarships available for students seeking to supplement their educational costs. TAP candidates are encouraged to consult with the Thomas More Financial Aid Office and complete the following steps to secure financial assistance. When possible, we encourage you to use online resources and application forms to expedite your financial aid application process.
- FAFSA: Complete the online financial aid application at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
- MPN (Master Promissory Note): Complete online MPN
- Entrance Loan Counseling: Complete federal requirement online here.
- FA Tutorial and Student Account Forms
After you apply...
1) The Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent to
the applicant. This is a summary of your FAFSA answers. Online applicants
will receive the SAR via e-mail.
2) If verification documentation is requested or if the school needs
additional information, you will be sent a Verification
Packet. it is important that you submit all forms or information
to the TAP Financial Aid Office as quickly as possible. Failure
to respond quickly to correspondence from this department will delay
your financial aid.
3) The Financial Aid Office will
send an Award Packet to each student after the
calendar for the cohort group is finalized (approximately 3-4 weeks
before your group begins). Complete and return the Award Packet
and complete the online Entrance Loan Counseling and MPN. Failing
to do so will result in a delay in processing your financial aid.
Confirming your loan...
1) Once you complete entrance loan counseling and the MPN, your loan will be processed. The guarantee agency that is processing your loan will send you a Disclosure Statement detailing the specifics about your loan, including disbursement dates, etc.
2) The TAP Accounting Office will send a notification regarding
receipt of disbursement detailing all courses that
are covered by the disbursement as well as any balances still due.
3) You will receive notification if you are receiving a refund
check. It can be picked up at the TAP reception desk during
normal office hours.
Students who receive financial aid should reapply by March
15 (priority deadline) of each year to avoid delays in
financial aid processing.
If you have any questions about the financial aid process, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (859) 344-3331 or Fax (859) 344-3638.
Questions regarding Disbursement Notifications and Refund Checks can be directed to the Thomas More College TAP offices at (859) 341-4554 or Fax (859) 578-3589.
E-mail or Call (859) 341-4554 today to schedule an appointment with an enrollment counselor.