Apply for Financial Aid

Federal financial aid only pays for classes that are required for your Course Program of Study (CPoS). This means:  

• Only classes needed for graduation in your current major will be covered. This includes prerequisite classes, Learning Support, and ESOL courses as long as you are eligible. 
• You must work closely with your academic advisor to ensure you are choosing the correct classes.
• You should use Degree Works to check that you have declared the correct major.
• If you need to change your major, use the “What If” function in Degree Works to review the effect a change of major will have on your progression to graduation.
• You must file the change of major form with the Records office by the deadline each term.
• Complete the NSCC Financial Aid Form online (be sure to answer the question about miscellaneous charges) to make the most of your aid. The link to this is in your myNSCC account under financial aid requirements. 

After the first two weeks of classes, changes to your schedule will not result in an increase in any federal aid.

You will know if the class is covered if:

• The class shows as a requirement on your Degree Works. 
• You have signed paperwork with your advisor to substitute a required class (must be submitted to Records before the first two weeks of class for that semester).
• You are retaking a previously passed required course for the first time. 

Classes that are not covered will show on your myNSCC alert box. Log into your myNSCC account to view your personal alert box.

Federal financial aid requires recipients to comply with Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). This means you must make progress towards earning your degree. These requirements are: 

• Maintain Nashville State GPA requirements 
• A 67% completion rate 
• Not to exceed the maximum time frame 

Check out our Catalog for more detailed information.

Verification is a US Dept. of Education process to check the accuracy of the FAFSA. Selection can be random or due to missing or inconsistent information. If you are selected for verification, submit the requested documents to Nashville State’s financial aid office preferably within two weeks of the request. These documents may include:  

• Your signed federal tax return and/or your parent(s) or spouse's
• W-2
• IRS non-filing letter 

When submitting the documents, always include your A# on all documents. Once these documents are submitted, they will be reviewed, and if additional information is needed, the student will be notified.

• If you have questions about required courses, contact your advisor. 
• If you have questions about major changes, contact your advisor. 
• If you have questions about Financial Aid, contact the Financial Aid Office at 615-353-3250 or financial.aid@nscc.edu. 
• If you have questions about graduation, contact the Records Office at 615-353-3218 or records@nscc.edu.

Federal regulations require the Financial Aid Office to monitor your progress toward completing your degree program. Nashville State students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for financial aid.

Learn More about SAP

Nashville State's SAP Policy

You may submit one of the following types of documentation to document your status as an eligible non-citizen. Documents MUST be copied from the original, so you will need to do this in person at one of our campus Welcome Centers. Please note that Nashville State may have to submit these documents up to the Department of Homeland Security for further confirmation.