FINANCIAL AID

The Financial Aid Office at Manatee Technical Institute provides financial assistance to students who, without such aid, would be unable to attend. Grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid; however, students must make satisfactory progress in their programs in order to continue to be eligible for awards.

Title IV Federal Financial Aid

To be eligible for federal financial assistance, a student must complete the FAFSA. A student may apply for a FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or by picking up an application at either campus' administration building. In order for a student to be eligible for Title IV Federal Aid, a student must have a high school diploma or GED, be enrolled in an eligible job preparatory program at least 600 hours in length and maintain satisfactory progress. Student's eligible for Title IV aid may receive a Pell Grant, a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and/or be eligible for employment through the Federal Work Study Program.

Pell Grant

The Pell Grant is the basic federal aid and is awarded on the basis of financial need. The amount of an award depends on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is determined by a federal formula from the information reported on the FAFSA. The EFC, MTI's cost of attendance, and the number of clock hours enrolled during the school year determine the amount awarded.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

This grant is awarded to students with exceptional financial needs. The students need is determined by completing a FAFSA.

Federal Work Study

This federal program provides jobs to the students to earn money to help pay for their educational expenses.

Veterans Educational Benefits

MTI is certified by the Florida State Approving Agency for Veterans Educational Benefits. Veterans may apply for educational benefits through this office or online at www.gibill.va.gov.

STATE AND LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Florida's Bright Futures Scholarships These include the Florida Academic Scholars Award, Merit Scholars Award, and the Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. All three are based on one's high school academic achievement and given to high school seniors. These scholarships are applied for prior to the student's senior year in high school and can be used at MTI.

Florida Prepaid College Fund provides an opportunity for a student's parents to pay in advance for a student's college education. Qualified students should present a current prepaid college fund card. This card entitles students to use these funds to pay for their tuition.

MTI Scholarship pays tuition only and is based on financial need and grades at MTI.

Local Scholarships The following list is local organizations, businesses, and individuals who offer scholarships to MTI students. Some select their own recipients and have their own application process.

American Association of University Women
Bayshore High School Alumni MTI Scholarship Award
Blake Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc.
Deputy Chief of Police Walter C. Watkins Annual Law Enforcement Scholarship
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Entre Nous Club, Inc. Scholarship
Freedom Village Memorial Scholarship Program
Kiwanis Club of Bradenton
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key
Manatee Community Foundation
Manatee County Association of Educational Office Professionals
Manatee County Medical Education Foundation, Inc.
Manatee County Sheriff's Office
Manatee High School Butler Scholarship
Manatee Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc.
Manatee Schools Foundation
Mary Bradley Week Educational Project, Inc.
Royal Sara-Mana Club, Inc.
Sarasota Community Foundation
Sarasota Paint Company, Inc.
Sealaska Heritage Institute Scholarship Program
Walmart Scholarship
Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County

All students seeking financial assistance at MTI must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.