CRRSAA

File your 2020-2021 or 2021-2022 FAFSA. List Triton College as an educational institution.

No. The money you receive is from a federal grant and does not need to be repaid.

The application will be sent to you, if you are eligible, on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, to your Triton College student email. The application is not public on the web, as only those eligible will be able to apply. We are announcing this information in advance to encourage as many students as possible to become eligible by filing the FAFSA as soon as possible.

Yes. You can use these funds for any purpose, i.e. rent, food, utilities, etc., that will relieve the financial burden of paying for your education caused by the pandemic.

Yes. You can request that the funds go directly towards any outstanding balance you have at the college rather than coming to you directly.

If you cannot submit a FAFSA because of citizenship reasons, you will have to identify scholarship opportunities for funding through AcademicWorks, a scholarship site available through the financial aid webpage. Currently, CRRSAA funds are federal and federal guidelines prohibit those who are not citizens or eligible permanent residents to receive these funds. Triton College invites all students in need of financial assistance, regardless of citizenship status, to talk with the staff in the financial aid office to find financial support.

No. You will not be asked how you used the money.

Eligibility will be updated on a weekly basis. If you submitted your FAFSA more than 7 days ago and have not received an email (be sure to check your JUNK folder, too), please email finaid@triton.edu.

You will receive an email within 3-4 working days indicating the amount of your award. A check will be sent to your home address, unless otherwise noted on the application, within three working days of being notified. Most students should be able to receive their funds within two weeks from the completion of their application. Please do not count weekends and holidays.

Email caresact@triton.edu. This email address is staffed by those who work in the office of the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. You may send questions there. Your question may be forwarded to financial aid if it is specific to your eligibility.