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Financial Aid

Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday  9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Financial Aid is located in Building W

Welcome To The Financial Aid Office
(FAFSA)

Students who wish to receive consideration for financial aid funds (grants/loans/student employment, and many scholarship programs) must complete the financial aid application process every academic year (July 1 thru June 30). At Kennedy-King College (KKC) the academic year begins with the Fall semester (August) and ends with the Summer semester (June). Whether you are an incoming or returning student, the application process is the same. The first step you must take is to complete a FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid).

You are encouraged to complete and submit a FAFSA on-line (link provided below). KKC’s Federal school code is 001654. You will need to enter this code on your FAFSA so that KKC will receive a copy of your application once it has been processed by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

Complete your FAFSA on-line
Be sure to fill in our USDE school code, 001654, when answering question #104 on the 2009-2010 FAFSA so that we are sent a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR).
The USDE provides worksheets to help you prepare to complete the FAFSA on-line. The worksheets are available at the front desk in the Financial Aid Office (we currently have 2009-2010 worksheets supplied by the USDE).

Apply for a PIN
The fastest way to complete the FAFSA application process is to electronically sign your application on-line. You can do this if you have a PIN (Personal Identification Number) assigned by the U.S. Department of Education. All students (and parents of dependent students) should apply for a PIN. If you do not have a PIN you may, of course, print out a signature page from the FAFSA web site and mail it to the address indicated on that signature page.

Request a copy of a Federal Income Tax Form
In most cases you will need a copy of your Federal Income Tax Form (and your parents' forms too, if you are a dependent student) in order to complete your FAFSA. If you can’t locate this important document(s) you can easily obtain the needed copy(s), free of charge, from the IRS. If you did not file taxes you will be required to provide the Financial Aid Office with a Non-Filers form which can also be obtained from the IRS free of charge.

The United State Department of Education (USDE) has changed its distribution policy effective with the 2008-2009 award years. It no longer provides paper FAFSAs to colleges, high schools and other public institutions. If you still desire to file a paper FAFSA you may obtain one by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243. If you are hearing impaired, please contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913.

For further information concerning your FAFSA filing options you may consult the USDE FAFSA Filing Options web page

Once your FAFSA has been processed you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). If you filed via the internet (and were able to sign your FAFSA with your USDE PIN) and you provided your e-mail address on the FAFSA you will be able to access your SAR via the Internet within two business days. If you filed a paper FAFSA, or via the internet without providing an e-mail address, you can expect to receive a printed copy of your SAR in approximately three weeks. Our office will receive an electronic copy of your SAR (provided you included our Federal school code) once processing is completed.

You should review your SAR thoroughly. If additional information is required, or you see that you made an error in any of the information you provided in your original filing, it is your obligation to provide the additional/correct information in order to complete the FAFSA process. Our office will receive electronic copies of any additions/corrections you make.

Satisfactory Progress:
Students receiving financial aid under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (such as Federal Pell grants, Federal SEOG, Federal College Work Study, and /SAC awards) must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress towards completion of their documented educational intentions and goals. Earned credit and time limit requirements vary according to student status (full time or part time), student level (freshman or sophomore) and the credit hour total of the student's chosen program.
For specific information, see the Kennedy-King College Academic Policy brochure, available in the Admissions Office.

Federal Programs

Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant (formerly called Basic Educational Opportunity Grant or "BEOG") is federal money intended to provide the base for a student's financial aid package. Eligible students may currently qualify for a maximum of $3,125 a year to help cover the cost of Kennedy-King College/Dawson Technical Institute tuition, fees, books, living expenses, and transportation. The amount of the grant will depend on hours enrolled and the extent of financial need calculated by the Department of Education.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG).
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program or "FSEOG" is federal money which supplements the Pell Grant for students with additional financial need. The amount of the award is determined by the Financial Aid Office based on the availability of funds.

Federal Work Study Program (FWS)
The Federal Work Study program, "FWS" consists of part time jobs either on or off campus, up to a maximum of 20 hours a week.

State Programs

Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program (MAP)

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Monetary Award Program (MAP) is for Illinois residents only. It covers tuition and mandatory fees for the academic year. Proof of Residency is required at time of application completion.

Illinois Incentive for Access Program (IIA)

This program is for freshman students who, based on the federal need calculation completed by the USDE, are judged to have no family resources. Students must be enrolled at least half time.

Title IV Student Assistance Refund Statement (R2T4)
Eligible financial aid recipients who officially withdraw from all classes on or before 60 percent of the term has elapsed will have a calculation performed to determine if the correct amount of financial aid has been received. The outcome of the calculation will be one of the following cases:

1. If the calculation has determined that financial aid funds are still due, you will receive a refund check.

2. If the calculation has determined that you have received too much financial aid, you will receive a bill indicating how much of your grant to return to the school.

If you have questions about the calculation, or the consequences of withdrawing from courses on your financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Financial Aid Registration Information

Students with approved Financial Aid files will be allowed to register with a tuition deferment, and if needed, a book vouchers to purchase their books. If any corrections are made due to erroneous information submitted you will be responsible for all monies, and will not be able to register for future terms until this debt is paid.

PLEASE NOTE Kennedy-King Financial Aid Team will no longer be seeing students starting Summer 2009. All paperwork is to be dropped off in the mailbox at the window and will be inputted within 48 hours by your Financial Aid Advisor. Appointments can be made on a needs bases. Please contact your Financial Aid Advisor directly. Students last  name beginning with the letters; Ms. Patricia Caldwell-( A-G) 773-602-5126 pcaldwell2@ccc.edu  Mrs. Priscilla  Williams-( H-N )773-602-5127 pmwilliams@ccc.edu Mr. Kevin Craft- (O-S) 773-602-5128 kcraft1@ccc.edu Ms. Christine Shannon- (T-Z) 773-602-5136 cshannon@ccc.edu