Apply for Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available to all students who qualify. Students who are interested in applying for Federal Student Aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at Student Aid (studentaid.gov). Even if you don't think you qualify, you should still apply. CTC uses your FAFSA application as part of the qualification process for other scholarships.

Once your FAFSA application is submitted and fully processed, you should see your qualification on your dashboard. If you qualify for the Pell Grant, please call 941-255-7500 Ext 1729 to schedule an appointment to meet with the Financial Aid Specialist.

For help completing your FAFSA, use the following links.

• Instructions for Completing the FASFA
• Tips for Preparing to fill out the FAFSA Form

FEDERAL PELL GRANTS
The Federal Pell Grant is gift assistance based on financial need that does not need to be repaid. To be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, you must meet the following requirements each academic year:

• Complete a FAFSA at Student Aid (studentaid.gov)
  • Make sure you choose Charlotte Technical College to automatically receive your completed FAFSA application in the Select Colleges section. You can search by school or by school code:
    • Charlotte Technical College, Port Charlotte Florida
    • Or School Code: 016165
• Be a United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
• Enroll in an eligible program.
• Have a Pell-eligible Student Aid Index (SAI), as FAFSA determines.
• Have not previously received a bachelor’s degree.
• Must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant or loan program.
• Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.