Academic Year
For financial aid purposes, the academic year is 900 clock hours in length or 36 weeks.
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Citizenship Status
A student must be a U.S. Citizen or an eligible noncitizen to receive federal student aid. To that end, a student must be one of the following...
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Clery Act Disclosure Security Policy
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Section 485(f) of the HEA, Title 34 C.F.R 668) is a federal statute required of all Title IV eligible schools.
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Constitution Day
Title IV schools must comply with the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005.”
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Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs of attending a Title IV eligible school.
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Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 and the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 require...
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Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
Most students are eligible to receive financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college or career school.
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Enrollment Status
For the purpose of the financial aid program:
Full-time enrollment status is 24 or more clock hours per week...
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Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
For the purpose of the financial aid program:
The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is a number that determines a student’s eligibility for federal student aid.
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used by the U.S, Department of Education to...
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Policies and procedures concerning the privacy of student records are governed by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974...
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Federal Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU)
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112-74) established regulations relative to Federal Pell Lifetime Eligibility...
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Financial Aid Programs Available at Selected Schools
District Financial Aid Program (DFAP), Federal Pell Grant Program
Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)...
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Fraud Referral Federal Student Aid Program
Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations CFR 668.16 (g) Standards of Administrative Capability require an institution to refer to...
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Gainful Employment Disclosure
The tabs listed below provide information about each of the programs offered at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College...
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Grievance Procedures
A grievance is a situation that occurs in the course of the financial aid operation which causes students to consider themselves aggrieved.
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High School Diploma Requirements
To receive Federal Student Aid (FSA) funds, a student must be qualified to study at the postsecondary level.
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Need Analysis
The process of analyzing a student’s financial need, known as “Need Analysis”, focuses on determining how much...
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Net Price Calculator
This calculator is intended to provide estimated net price information (defined as estimated cost of attendance)...
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Participating Schools
The following schools are authorized to offer Federal and District Financial Aid for eligible programs as listed on their Program Participating Agreements (PPAs).
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Payment Schedule
Financial aid disbursements are scheduled as students meet requirements in accordance with, Chapter 3 of the...
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Policies and Conditions Concerning Financial Aid Awards
Awards are contingent upon actual receipt of funds from the federal, state and/or district funding sources.
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Repayment Policy
If students withdraw from school before the disbursement date, they may not be eligible to receive the full award...
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Return To Title IV (R2T4)
The financial aid refund policy for Title IV M-DCPS postsecondary educational centers will conform to the provisions of Title 34 Part 668.22
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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
SAP is a required measurement of a student’s academic progress towards their academic goal.
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State of Florida Programs
All State programs require a student to meet the Florida residency requirements as defined by the Florida legislature.
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Student Aid Reports (SAR)
A SAR is a report provided to an applicant by the U.S Department of Education showing the applicant’s FAFSA information...
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Student Appeal Process
If a student fails to achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress, while on “Financial Aid Warning”, he /she will become ineligible for a financial aid award.
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Student Complaint Resolution
The Technical College as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools participates in Federal student aid programs that...
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Student Program Changes
Students may change programs within a related field and still be eligible to receive financial aid as long as...
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Verification of FAFSA Information
All students who have completed a FAFSA are subject to verification of the information submitted when completing their application.
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Verification of Florida Residency
All students who have completed a FAFSA are subject to verification of the information submitted when completing their application.
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Veteran Educational Benefits Program (VA)
Selected Schools are approved for veterans training.
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Websites and Technical Resources
Please visit the following websites for additional information on federal, state and district financial aid program policies and procedures and related services
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Financial Aid Contact
Mr. Robart Whiting,
Financial Aid
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