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The Financial Aid Mission Statement

The mission of the financial Aid Office is to process applications for financial aid according to Fedral and State regulation in a fair and equitable manner. We strive to eliminate economic barriers to help ensure each student's successful matriculation at this institution in an effort to afford equal access to a postsecondary education.

Moreover, ever mindful of all ethnic and cultural diversities, we procees with a sensitivity to and understanding of their personal and educational needs.

Verification

Gateway Community College has established a partnership with Inceptia, a nonprofit organization committed to offering effective and uncomplicated solutions to financial aid management and education, to expedite the federal verification process through use of the Verification Gateway online portal. If your FAFSA application is selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education, you will receive an introductory email at the email address you provided on the FAFSA. If no email address was provided, you will receive an introductory postcard containing Gateway Community College’s unique website link to start the verification process. Please note that failure to provide the requested verification documents could result in the delay or denial of financial aid. Inceptia to expedite the federal verification process by utilizing the Verification Gateway (VG) online portal. If your FAFSA application is selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education, you will receive an introductory email at the email address you provided on the FAFSA. If no email was provided, you will receive an introductory postcard. The postcard will have our school logo along with Inceptia’s, so you will know it is official. Failure to provide the requested documents could result in the delay or denial of financial aid.

Update for Students with Financial Aid

Financial Aid awarding is underway and applications are processed in the order they were received. While Gateway Community College accepts applications all year, in order to ensure priority consideration, your application should be completed as soon as possible.

  • Financial Aid students should check their status in my.CommNet in mid-April, and complete any outstanding requirements to finalize their award.
  • Financial Aid Students should track their my.CommNet.edu site to make sure a Financial Aid Award is on their account before registering for classes; if not, there is a payment plan option.
  • Students should not register unless they are ready to make a payment at that time.
  • You must complete your FAFSA form on the web! The website is www.fafsa.ed.gov. You will get your results back sooner by applying online.
  • If you don't already have a FSA ID, you can create one when logging into the FAFSA website and clicking the link "Create an FSA ID". You'll need a FSA ID to electronically sign your FAFSA. If you are a dependent student, your parents should also apply for a FSA ID so they can electronically sign your FAFSA.
  • To apply for Financial Aid, you must complete a FAFSA using your Federal Taxes and W2 form(s) from two years ago.
  • The student as well as parents must have completed their Federal Tax returns from two years ago.

If you need assistance filing your application electronically, please call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at (800) 433-3243, or Gateway's Financial Aid Office at (203) 285-2030 to schedule an appointment. Please note that appointments can be limited. 

Must I apply each year?

Eligibility for federal student aid does not carry over from one award year to the next. Therefore, you must reapply for aid each award year by completing and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

Getting Your IRS Transcript

  • To obtain a copy of your Federal Tax transcript and W2 forms online, go to the IRS website at www.irs.gov.
  • To obtain a copy by phone, contact the IRS at (844) 545-5640 and follow the voice prompt.
  • To obtain a copy by mail, mail the IRS form 4506-T (or form 4506-T-EZ) to, or request a copy in person at, 150 Court Street, New Haven, CT 06511. IRS forms are also available online at www.irs.gov.