Financial Aid Forms and Worksheets
The following forms can be filled out online. Completed forms should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. For the forms that do not have an electronic submission option please make sure that you print it, sign it and date it before turning it in to the Financial Aid Office.
Timeline for Processing
Processing time for financial aid is usually 6-8 weeks from when you have a complete financial aid file. During peak times, processing times may increase. Once we receive your FAFSA or WASFA information, we will send you an email indicating which forms and required documents are needed. You can also check the status of your financial aid and/or access the required forms online by logging into your ctcLink Portal , and selecting the Financials tab.
To ensure that we are able to process your application, determine aid eligibility, and release funds prior to the beginning of a quarter GHC has set up the following quarterly deadlines:
Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring | |
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FAFSA or WASFA | May 15 | August 1 | November 1 | February 15 |
Verification Documents | May 30 | August 15 | November 15 | March 1 |
Loan Application | May 30 | August 15 | November 15 | March 1 |
General Documents | May 30 | August 15 | November 15 | March 1 |
Suspension Appeal/Request for Reinstatement |
July 31 | November 15 | March 1 |
June 1 |
Failure to submit your required information by these dates may result in the loss of funding/eligibility for the quarter or academic year.
*Documents submitted after June 1st during the spring quarter will not be reviewed.
Be prepared to pay your tuition by another means or you may be dropped for non-payment.
General Forms
- Ability to Benefit Form
- FA Electronic Drop Box
- FA Change Request Form
- Maximum Timeframe Appeal
- Request for Reinstatement
- Suspension Appeal Form
- Loan Request After Discharge
2025 – 2026 Forms
- Independent Verification Worksheet 1I
- Dependent Verification Worksheet 1D
- Independent Verification Worksheet 5I
- Dependent Verification Worksheet 5D
- Direct Federal Loan Request
- Petition for Independence
- Change In Circumstance
- Parent Plus Loan