Step 2: Satisfy Requirements

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After you submit the FAFSA, the PCC Financial Aid Office will download your FAFSA information. You can see what FAFSAs we are working on in your Financial Aid Dashboard in MyPCC. If you haven't submitted the FAFSA yet, go back to Step 1 - Apply and follow the steps there.

What are requirements?

Requirements are requests for additional information about your financial situation.

How to satisfy requirements

  1. Watch your PCC email

    When we need something from you, you will receive an email in your PCC email account. To check your PCC email, log into MyPCC.

  2. Check for flags

    Requirements show up as red flags in your Financial Aid Dashboard in the MyPCC Paying for College tab. Select each requirement and follow the instructions.

  3. Submit requirements on time

    Documents or other requirements must be submitted by the dates below in order to complete a financial aid award by the start of each term.

    Financial aid timeline
    Term you plan to start 2012-13 FAFSA submitted by Satisfy requirements by
    Winter 2013 July 15, 2012 September 1, 2012
    Spring 2013 October 15, 2012 January 1, 2013
    Term you plan to start 2013-14 FAFSA submitted by Satisfy requirements by
    Summer 2013 February 15, 2013 April 15, 2013
    Fall 2013 April 15, 2013 July 1, 2013
    Winter 2014 July 15, 2013 September 1, 2013
    Spring 2014 October 15, 2013 January 1, 2014

  4. Satisfy all requirements

    A green checkmark will show next to requirements that have been satisfied. When all requirements have been satisfied, go to Step 3 - Review and Accept your Award!

If you've been selected for verification...

If you've been selected for verification, it means that we are required to compare your FAFSA data to your federal tax data and other resources. Your Student Aid Report will tell you if you've been selected for verification. PCC will request documents from you - these will show up as requirements in your Financial Aid Dashboard. Follow the steps above to satisfy these requirements. Satisfy requirements by the date in the financial aid timeline or your financial aid award will be subject to delay. After you have satisfied all requirements, the PCC Financial Aid Office will make any necessary corrections to your FAFSA and notify you of your financial aid eligibility in your PCC email.