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eLearning Financial Aid Information

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Clark College’s eLearning program provides learners worldwide with access to a variety of academic programs and resources in a sustainable, technology based learning environment.

To meet the Financial Aid needs of eLearning students the Financial Aid office at Clark College has established a site that will provide more information on Financial Aid procedures that may be different for eLearning students.

How to apply?
After you receive your Award letter.
How do eLearning students pick up their check(s)?
How can Adding/Dropping classes affect my Financial Aid?
Consortium Agreements
Financial Aid forms
Financial Aid policies (Satisfactory Progress)
eLearning Website

After you receive your Award letter:

Once your Financial Aid has been processed, you will receive an award letter showing the amount of funds that you have been awarded. Read your award letter and award letter insert(s) carefully in order to understand what happens next and to verify accuracy.

If you choose to apply for a Federal Stafford Loan:
- Complete Entrance Interview online at
  https://staffordloanguide.nela.net/login.aspx?schoolId=00377300
- Complete MPN (Master Promissory Note) online at http://www.clark.edu/admissions_fin_aid/fin_aid/MasterPromissoryNoteMPN.php
- Complete and turn in a Stafford loan application

How do eLearning students pick up their check(s)?

Federal regulation CFR 668.32(a)(1)(i) requires all financial aid recipients attend at least one class prior to an institution disbursing any type of student aid.

How do online students show proof of attendance?

Step 1: In order to pick up the first check issued, students will request their instructor to email the Financial Aid office at finaid@clark.edu, stating the student has been active in their class.

Note: Verifications, both electronic and paper, are only valid for one week after the email/signature date.

Step 2: The student will need to fill out a Proof of Attendance form, but does not need an instructors signature. The student can then take this form to the Cashier's Office, who will have a printed copy of the emailed verification from the instructor, to pick up their check.

To view a sample: http://www.clark.edu/Distance/proof_of_attend.php

Step 3: Any subsequent checks issued to the student will not require another Proof of Attendance. Subsequent checks will be mailed directly to the student to the address on file. Note: It is the student's responsibility to ensure that their address is current. Students can update their address online at https://www.clark.edu/StudentAddress.

Note: If a student cannot come to the college, to pick up their first check, the student can then request that their check be mailed to the address on file. Requests can be submitted by mail, fax, or email. Financial Aid staff will forward your request and have your check mailed to the address on file.

How can Adding/Dropping classes affect my Financial Aid?:

Talk to Financial Aid before you choose to change or drop credits, because it can affect your Financial Aid. Financial Aid recipients who are changing their credit load must contact the Office of Financial Aid, prior to making any changes, as this can affect your aid. One-on-one/personal advising/counseling from a Financial Aid representative is advised via phone or email.

Consortium Agreement:

This agreement states that Clark College, as the Home Institution, another eligible institution, as the Host Institution, and the participating student have worked to ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities involved in a Consortium Agreement.

Since electronic submission of the Consortium Agreement form is currently not available; we recommend mailing, faxing to 360-992-2864, or delivering the signed and dated form to the Office of Financial Aid.

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