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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