Types of Financial Aid: FutureTech

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Tuition Aid (FutureTech-Funded)

What it is: Helps cover part or all of your tuition costs for approved FutureTech participants. Funds are applied via standard financial aid processes..

How it works (last-dollar): Tuition aid is applied after your federal, state, and other GRCC aid are considered to cover any remaining tuition gap.

Eligibility: Students enrolled in FutureTech programs who demonstrate financial need.

What you should do:

  • Start at least 2 weeks before tuition is due.
  • Complete required forms and submit any requested documentation.

Book Aid (FutureTech-Funded)

What it is: Funding for textbooks and required course materials, typically provided as a bookstore voucher or applied to your student account. Voucher will be provided by Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Important notes:

  • Direct reimbursement to students for book purchases is not available.
  • If you have outstanding tuition balances, book aid may be applied to those balances first.

Eligibility: Students enrolled in FutureTech programs who demonstrate financial need.

What you should do:

  • Request book aid after registering for classes.
  • Provide your course schedule and required materials list.
  • Pick up your voucher or confirm that funds are applied before purchase.

Wraparound Support Aid
(Typically provided through GRCC Get Help)

What it is: General basic needs support such as gas or grocery cards, technology needs, or other essentials that help you stay enrolled.

Eligibility: Students with urgent needs affecting attendance or program completion.

What you should do:

  • GRCC GetHelp will reach out to discuss your needs and situation.
  • Share basic information about your situation and the type of support that would help you remain enrolled.
  • Follow up to confirm when and how support will be provided.

Conference and Travel Aid (FutureTech-Funded)

What it is: Funding to attend conferences, competitions, or events related to your FutureTech program (for example, registration, travel, or lodging).

Eligibility: Students enrolled in FutureTech programs with advisor approval.

What you should do:

  • Talk with your ETS about opportunities before applying.
  • Provide event details, costs, and dates.
  • Wait for funding approval