Financial Aid Orientation

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Legal First Name* This field is required.
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Legal Last Name* This field is required.
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LoLA ID No* This field is required.
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Email Address* This field is required.
example@my.solacc.edu
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Phone Number* This field is required.
Area Code
Phone Number
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What semester are you starting with us at SoLAcc?* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
Spring 2024
Summer 2024
Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Summer 2025
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What is your major/program of study?* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
AAS Application Software Development
AAS Automotive Technology
TD Automotive Technology
AAS Aviation Maintenance
AS Business
AAS Business Administration
AAS Business Office Administration
TD Business Office Technology
AAS Civil Survey and Mapping
TD Civil Survey and Mapping
CTS Commercial Diving
TD Cosmetology
AAS Cosmetology
AS Criminal Justice
AAS Culinary Arts and Occupations
TD Culinary Arts and Occupations
AAS Diesel Powered Equipment Technology
TD Diesel Powered Equipment
AAS Digital Media
TD Digital Media
AAS Drafting and Design Technology
TD Drafting and Design Technology
AAS Electrician
TD Electrician
AAS Emergency Medical Technician
TD Emergency Medical Technician
Associate of General Studies
AAS Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
TD Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
TD Industrial/Agricultural Maintenance Technology
AAS Industrial Electronics Technology
TD Industrial Electronics Technology
AAS Industrial Marine Electronics Technology
TD Industrial Marine Electronics Technology
AS Industrial Technology
AAS Information Technology
TD Information Technology
AS Louisiana Transfer - Biological Sciences
AA Louisiana Transfer - Humanities
AS Louisiana Transfer - Physical Science
AA Louisiana Transfer - Social Science
AAS Machine Tool Technology
TD Machine Tool Technology
CTS Medical Assistant
AAS Medical Laboratory Science
AAS Nondestructive Testing Technology
TD Nondestructive Testing Technology
TD Practical Nursing
AAS Practical Nursing
AGS (Nursing)
ASN Registered Nursing
ASN LPN-RN Track
AAS Oil and Gas Production Technology
TD Oil and Gas Production Technology
AAS Welding
TD Welding
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Click the next arrow after watching each video to move on to the next section. You will not be permitted to move on to the next video without successfully answering the questions which follow each video. Got it?* This field is required.
Yes! Let's do this!
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Let's take the first quiz. Ready...Set...* This field is required.
Go!
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1. What is the first step to receiving financial aid?* This field is required.
Complete a FAFSA
Register for classes
Accept Aid
Enroll in college
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Correct! You are a FAFSA Superstar! FAFSA applications open every October. Be sure to complete the FAFSA asap for priority awarding.Click "NEXT" to continue
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2. How long does it typically take SoLAcc to receive your completed FAFSA?* This field is required.
1 Day
6 weeks
3-5 Business Days
2 months
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Correct! Pretty easy right? Click "NEXT" to continue
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3. Where will you see requested financial aid information in LoLA* This field is required.
Under Academic Links
Under Student Activities
On the "Home" tab of the Financial Aid screen
Requested information? I think I need to watch the video again.
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Correct! See, LoLA isn't so bad! Our office will never request that you email us personal information such as social security numbers and banking information. All information will be requested by us on your LoLA account or by our partner, Inceptia, via secure portal. Click "NEXT" to continue
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4. When additional documentation is required after completing a FAFSA, it is called:* This field is required.
Confirmation
Verification
Orientation
Authentication
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5. What is the name of SoLAcc's partner that may contact you regarding financial aid verification?* This field is required.
Inceptia
Amazon
Wal Mart
Fed Ex
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Correct! Inceptia is pretty cool!Click "NEXT" to continue
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6. If you are selected for verification you should:* This field is required.
Provide any requested documents to Inceptia Verification Gateway
Not expect to receive financial aid
Provide any requested documents to The Office of Financial Aid at SoLAcc
Both a and c
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Correct! Submit your information asap! Most verification information will need to be submitted directly to Inceptia, however, some information like your high school diploma, may need to be submitted directly to our office via secure upload.Click "NEXT" to continue
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7. How long does it typically take Financial Aid and/or Inceptia to review your information?* This field is required.
1 day
3 months
1 year
2-4 weeks
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Correct! We'll begin processing your information immediately upon receipt of all of your documents. Don't wait too late so your classes won't be dropped for non-payment! Click "NEXT" to continue
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8. Which of the following are types of funding available to those who complete a FAFSA application?* This field is required.
PELL Grant
Federal Work Study
Student Loans
All of the above
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That's right! We have several other funding options available as well. Be sure to visit our website, solacc.edu/financial-aid to learn more.Click "NEXT" to continue
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9. To receive student loans a student must be registered in at least:* This field is required.
5 credit hours
4 credit hours
3 credit hours
6 credit hours
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10. Where do you go to view, accept, or decline your financial aid award?* This field is required.
Canvas
LoLA (Award Offer tab on the Financial Aid screen)
Youtube
Starfish
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Right on! LoLA is your friend! If you need to make adjustments to any student loans that you accept or decline, you can do so right from your LoLA awards screen as well!Click "NEXT" to continue
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11. To maintain your financial aid eligibility, you must have a minimum GPA and completion rate of:* This field is required.
1.5 GPA and 67% Completion Rate
2.0 GPA and 76% Completion Rate
2.5 GPA and 60% Completion Rate
2.0 GPA and 67% Completion Rate
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Correct! Try your best to maintain SAP so we can cheer you on at graduation! If you have one tough semester, we'll give you a warning in which you'll still be able to receive financial aid. After that, you'll need to submit a financial aid appeal if you still do not meet SAP standards. Visit our website at solacc.edu/financial_aidClick "NEXT" to continue
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12.When is Satisfactory Academic Progress reviewed?* This field is required.
During the start of the semester
In the middle of the semester
At the end of the semester
The financial aid office reviews SAP randomly
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You are on a roll! Once instructors post grades, our office will review SAP statuses and notify you via email if you are not making SAP standards. You can also view your SAP status at anytime on your LoLA account.Click "NEXT" to continue
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13. If your family had a significant change in income since completing the FAFSA. You have the option to submit a:* This field is required.
SAP Appeal
Special Circumstance/Professional Judgement Request
Academic Appeal
Loan adjustment Request
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Absolutely! We're here to help! Learn more by visiting us at https://www.solacc.edu/financial-aid/professional-judgment.Click "NEXT" to continue
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14. Where should students go for more information on SLCC Veteran's Affairs* This field is required.
SoLAcc's VA website, https://www.solacc.edu/financial-aid/veteran-affairs
The Health and Science Building
The Bookstore
The Devalcourt Building
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Awesome! All of the information VA students will need is only one click away!Click "NEXT" to continue
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15. After how many days of no payment to your student loans will the status change from delinquent to default?* This field is required.
1 day
90 days
270 days
6 months
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Correct! Our friends at Inceptia may reach out to give you options to avoid defaulting on your student loans, Click "NEXT" to continue
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16. How many days after the financial aid disbursement date can you expect to receive your refund?* This field is required.
4 days
7 days
12 days
14 days
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Correct! Be sure to visit https://www.solacc.edu/students/paying-for-college/student-accounts/refunds for more information.Click "NEXT" to continue
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