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Federal Stafford Student Loans
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Subsidized loans – based on need; government pays interest while student is in school,
during six months after student stops attending, and during periods of authorized deferment.
Unsubsidized loans – available to all students regardless of need; student is responsible for
all interest, which accrues during in-school, grace and deferment periods.
Federal Plus Loans
- Parent loan.
Hope Accel Program
- Available to high school students enrolled in college credit courses.
Hope Scholarship Program
- Available to degree-seeking students with 3.0 or higher GPA.
Hope Grant Program
- Available to certificate-seeking students.
STANDARDS OF PROGRESS
To receive financial aid, the successful student must meet GPA, PACE and maximum
timeframe progress each term. At Darton State College, Satisfactory Academic Progress
has several components, which are outlined in detail in the Student Handbook.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Through the efforts of the Darton State College Foundation, funding is available for
eligible students through scholarships. To be considered for a scholarship, students must
show academic excellence, enroll in specific fields of study or display special talent in the
arts.
Inquiries for scholarships must be directed to division offices of selected plans of study.
VETERANS AFFAIRS
Students who are eligible for benefits should complete the appropriate applications
available in the Office of the Registrar located in Bldg. K, Room 101. Applications, supporting
documents (i.e., DD-214), and enrollment verifications are forwarded to the V.A. Regional
Office in Atlanta for processing of benefits.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
Federal law recognizes the student social security number as personally identifiable
information. However, the law allows the University System of Georgia to request and use
this information according to federal and state guidelines. Your social security number is
required when you apply for financial aid, for educational tax benefits and employment, and
it may be required for other purposes. Your social security number may be disclosed only
under certain circumstances, including the following:
to other institutional officials
to representatives of state and local educational authorities
in connection with financial aid
for research purposes to improve instruction
to collection agents in connection with university-related business
pursuant to an order from a court of law
other circumstances as required by state or federal law