47.5 Federal Financial Aid Processing
47.5 Federal Financial Aid Processing
Financial Aid
Updated Jul 3 2025
A. Apply for a Federal PELL Grant
Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. FAFSA worksheets are provided in Building 100
Financial Aid Distribution Dates for the 2025-2026 school year:
August 14, 2025
September 11, 2025
October 24, 2025
November 14, 2025
December 11, 2025
January 15, 2026
February 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 14, 2026
June 11, 2026
In order to receive a Federal Financial Aid check on one of the disbursement dates listed above students must have submitted all required documentation to the Financial Aid office by the 15th of the previous month of scheduled distribution date.
Checks will be distributed by the Cashiers in Building 100 between the hours of 8:30am and 3:30pm. Students must present their Great Plains Student ID in order to receive a check.
EXAMPLE: To receive a Financial Aid check on September 15th all required documentation must be turned in to the Financial Aid Office by August 15th.
| Additional Information for FLEX Practical Nursing |
| Those students scheduled to receive 2nd semester or final checks: Students must have submitted all required documentation to the Financial Aid Office and have entered 2nd semester or completed the Program by the 15th of the previous month of the scheduled distribution date. |
| EXAMPLE: To receive a Financial Aid check on September 15th, all required documentation including time sheets and grade report must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by August 15th. |
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Clock hour requirements for Flex Nursing Students receiving Title IV Federal Financial Aid (Pell) and Veterans Educational Benefits:
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