Financial Aid: Getting Started
To be eligible for Federal financial aid, a student must:
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Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program of study on at least a half-time basis (with the exception of Pell and FSEOG)
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Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
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Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. Verification of eligible non-citizen status may be required
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Have financial need (except for some loan programs) as determined by a need analysis system approved by the Department of Education
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Maintain satisfactory academic progress
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Provide required documentation for the verification process and determination of dependency status
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Have a valid Social Security Number
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Not have borrowed in excess of the annual aggregate loan limits for the Title IV financial aid programs
How Are Financial Aid Eligibility Determined?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the standard form utilized to determine your financial aid eligibility.
Log on to studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and complete FAFSA application add our code: 037404.
Federal Title IV Programs ATI College Participates In
Federal Pell Grant
Available to undergraduate students who qualify. These grant funds are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine the award amount. Amounts can change yearly. The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $6,895 for the 2022–23 award year.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Available to undergraduate students who qualify. These grant funds are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s degree. FSEOG, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility. Funds under this program are limited and administered by ATI College. FSEOG funds, for an award year, will be awarded to students with the lowest expected family contributions (EFC) with priority given to Pell Grant recipients in that award year. The award amount could range from $100 to $200 per academic year at ATI College, based on the annual allocations
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
Direct Subsidized Loan
This loan is available on the basis of financial need. Interest does not accrue while in school or during deferment periods. The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan while enrolled in school at least half-time, during the grace period of 6 months after the student ceases to attend at least half-time enrollment, and during periods of deferment. Repayment begins six months after graduation or after the last date of attendance, whichever comes first. Information on annual loan amounts, aggregate loan amounts, and current interest rates can be found at https://studentaid.gov
Direct Unsubsidized Loan
This loan is not awarded on the basis of need. Interest accrues from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. Information on annual loan amounts, aggregate loan amounts, and current interest rates can be found at https://studentaid.gov
Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
This is a credit-based loan program that enables parents to borrow funds to pay for educational expenses if the student is a dependent undergraduate enrolled at least half-time. However, if the parent is denied, the student may qualify for an additional $4,000 in Direct Unsubsidized Loans for the academic year. Interest rates are fixed and established annually by the U.S. Department of Education. Current interest rates can be found at https://studentaid.gov. Repayment begins immediately after the loan is fully disbursed.
Veterans and Military Education Benefits
ATI College is approved to offer Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits and proudly supports veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible dependents. The College participates in several VA education programs, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), Vocational Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31), Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter 30), Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35), and Selected Reserve benefits (Chapter 1606).
ATI College works closely with eligible students to help minimize out-of-pocket expenses and, when applicable, may participate in programs such as the Yellow Ribbon Program to reduce tuition costs for fully eligible individuals. The College also maintains policies that allow students to remain continuously enrolled while VA payments are pending.
In addition, ATI College evaluates prior learning and military training for possible transfer credit and adjusts billing accordingly, when applicable.
To determine specific eligibility for VA education benefits, please contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-442-4551 or call ATI College directly at 562-864-0506 for assistance.
Stafford Loan Limits
Hands-on learning and clinical experience
Financial aid is available to qualified students
Convenient class schedules
Full-time on-site career services
Curriculum for standard certification exams
Why choose ATI College?
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Nationally Accredited by ACCSC
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Government Financial Aid available for those who qualify
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Flexible day and evening schedules
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Advanced hands-on training with actual patients
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The wide variety of externship opportunities
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Dedicated Faculty and Staff
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Career placement assistance
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Small size classrooms
