At Truett McConnell University, 100% of all first-time freshmen receive financial aid.
Truett McConnell University is committed to providing a quality educational experience to students from all economic backgrounds. For graduating high school students and parents, the thought of college can be a financial burden. However, TMU works with you to help make the financial aid process easier to follow and understand. Follow the steps below in order to apply for financial aid today.
Steps to Apply for Financial Aid
STEP 1: Create a Federal Student Aid Account.
You will need to create a Federal Student Aid account to electronically sign and submit your FAFSA. If you do not already have an FSA account, you can obtain one at https://studentaid.gov/. Parents of dependent students should also apply for a separate FSA account so they can electronically sign their student’s FAFSA.
STEP 2: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year.
Submit the FAFSA, at https://studentaid.gov/, as soon as possible after October 1 of each year for the following year of enrollment. The FAFSA is required for federal grants, need-based (subsidized) federal student loans and other sources of need-based financial aid. Don’t forget to list Truett McConnell University’s school code number, 001597, on your FAFSA! After the federal government processes your FAFSA, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) by e-mail. This document reflects your calculated Student Aid Index (SAI) number and allows you to correct any errors that you made on the original FAFSA. The TMU Financial Aid Office will receive your FAFSA electronically within 1 to 3 business days and will be in contact with you by email.
STEP 3: TMU Admissions “Acceptance”.
You will need to submit all documents and transcripts needed for acceptance to the TMU Admissions Office. A student will be “Provisionally Accepted” until the final H.S. transcript is received. Financial aid can be awarded once a student is at least provisionally accepted.
STEP 4: Apply for State aid and other types of financial aid.
The main State aid application is the FAFSA. Georgia residents, who waive the completion of the FAFSA, may complete an application for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG) and the HOPE Scholarship at www.gafutures.org. Students should also apply for as many private outside scholarships as possible, utilizing web-based scholarship search engines, contacting organizations in your community, and requesting information from your high school guidance counselor.
STEP 5: Provide additional documents as necessary.
You’ll need to provide any missing documents requested by the Financial Aid Office. Missing document requests will be sent to students by email, or can be viewed on the Student Financial Aid Portal. The Dept. of Ed. randomly chooses 30% of all FAFSA applicants for a process called “Verification” (an audit of the financial information submitted on the FAFSA). If you are selected for verification, TMU will request signed copies of Federal Income Tax Returns, W-2’s, and a completed Student Verification Worksheet (available on the student portal).
STEP 6: Complete Federal Student Loan documents.
First-time federal loan borrowers at Truett McConnell University will need to complete a required basic online loan counseling session (Entrance Counseling) and a Master Promissory Note (MPN) available at https://studentaid.gov/. To do so, log in to the website using your FSA ID and password from Step 1. If the parent desires an additional Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan, the application and MPN can be completed by the parent at https://studentaid.gov/, using the parent’s FSA ID and password.
STEP 7: Review Financial Aid Offers and Accept Awards.
Once all applications are complete and all documents are received, you will be sent an emailed Award Letter detailing any aid for which you are eligible. You are required to notify Truett McConnell University if there are any changes to the aid listed, or if ANY other sources of financial aid (i.e. an outside scholarship, etc.) are awarded to you. Login to the Student Financial Aid Portal to view and accept your awards.
STEP 8: Make your Admissions deposit, and complete Admissions documents.
In order to receive a billing statement and be processed for registration, you will need to submit your Admissions enrollment deposit in your Admissions Application portal. You will also need to submit all documents and transcripts needed for final acceptance, to the TMU Admissions Office. A student will be “Provisionally Accepted” until the final H.S. transcript is received.
STEP 9: Review and Reconcile Your Student Account.
Once accepted, your financial aid will appear on your student account. Monitor your own academic and financial information, at https://truett.edu/ by clicking on “Registration Portal,” to ensure that you stay informed. Please make sure to review the charges and financial aid on your account and reconcile any remaining balance with the Business Office. A payment plan option is available www.MyCollegePaymentPlan.com/Truett.