Financial Aid & Scholarships

Get the monetary help you need to attend college.

Step

1

Fill Out The FAFSA

Hey there! Don’t worry about finding financial aid, we are here to help! There’s a form called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that you’ll need to complete first for most opportunities. It’s used to figure out what federal, state, and sometimes college-specific financial aid you’re eligible for. Let us know if you have any questions or need help getting started!

KC’s code is 003580

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2

Get Assistance

Our Financial Aid Office has fantastic FAFSA Assistance resources, and we highly recommend you take advantage of them. If you need more guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out to the friendly folks at the Federal Student Aid Information Center. They’re available via live chat, phone, and email to provide any assistance you may need. Don’t let filling out the FAFSA be a daunting task – we’re here to support you every step of the way!

Step

3

Go to College!

There are additional steps but we’ll be here to help you get there. After your FAFSA is completed, you’ll need to complete a KC application for admission, request your transcripts to be send to the KC Admissions Office, apply for Scholarships, and register for classes!

Important Financial Aid Deadlines

Don't miss important dates! Review financial aid deadlines for grants, loans, scholarships and required documentation.

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Scholarships

Kilgore College encourages you to apply for financial assistance through our scholarship program. A limited number of Kilgore College scholarship funds and grants are available to students who have fulfilled the scholarship criteria.

Visit our Scholarships page to learn about the various scholarships available and the process to apply for each one.

Explore scholarship opportunities, eligibility criteria and application information.

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Verification

Federal Verification Process

Kilgore College has established a partnership with Inceptia to expedite the federal verification process, and all verification will go through them.

Verification Gateway (VG) from Inceptia is an online portal to guide students and parents through verification.

If your FAFSA application is selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education, you will receive an email from VGCS@inceptia.org, or a postcard from Inceptia, containing Kilgore College's unique website link to start the verification process.

Verification Information & Resources

Select a topic below to view verification steps, important deadlines, campus store purchasing guidelines and attendance requirements.

Steps to Complete Your Verification / KC Verification Gateway Links & Deadlines

Follow These Steps to Complete Your Verification:

  • Access your school's unique website link in the email from VGCS@inceptia.org or listed below.
  • Create your account and choose preferences for text messages and e-signatures.
  • Complete your task list.
  • Confirm your signature and review your information.
  • Sign your account.

We encourage you to begin the verification process within 7 days of receiving notification from Verification Gateway to help ensure timely financial aid processing. Failure to complete verification could result in a delay or denial of financial aid.

Federal Verification Link

Use the official Kilgore College Verification Gateway to begin or continue the verification process.

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Verification Deadlines

2025-26 Academic Year July 31, 2026
2026-27 Academic Year July 30, 2027

Questions About the Verification Process?

Contact Inceptia, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central, at 888.374.8427 or VGCS@inceptia.org .

About Inceptia

Inceptia, a division of National Student Loan Program (NSLP), is a nonprofit organization committed to offering effective and uncomplicated solutions in verification, financial aid management, financial education and repayment wellness.

Its mission supports schools as they illuminate paths toward educational and financial success for students and families.

Financial Aid & Purchases at the Campus Store

KC allows students to use financial aid to purchase electronic devices such as laptops, iPads, cell phones and similar items at the Campus Store.

However, students are limited to one set of electronic items for the entire duration of their enrollment at KC. This is a one-time purchase and applies regardless of how long the student remains enrolled.

Examples for Clarification:

  • If a student uses financial aid to purchase a laptop or cell phone in the fall term, they will not be eligible to purchase another electronic device in later semesters or academic years.
  • If a laptop is purchased in the fall, the student may not return in the spring or summer to buy an iPad or phone with financial aid.

This policy is designed to promote fairness among students and ensure financial aid funds are used responsibly.

Kilgore College Non-Attendance Rule

To comply with federal regulations regarding student attendance and financial aid eligibility, Kilgore College has implemented the following guidelines for determining class attendance:

  1. Asynchronous Online Classes: Students must complete a graded assignment that aligns with the course's learning outcomes to be considered actively attending. Simply logging into an online course or posting to a self-introduction discussion board does not constitute attendance.
  2. Fully In-Person Classes: Physical presence in the classroom is required to be counted as attending. Failure to attend scheduled class meetings will result in being marked as non-attending.
  3. Hybrid Classes: Either a student's physical presence in the classroom or the completion of an online graded assignment that aligns with the course's learning outcomes will constitute attendance.
  4. HyFlex Classes: Either a student's physical presence in the classroom, presence via a synchronous online class meeting or the completion of an online graded assignment that aligns with the course's learning outcomes will constitute attendance.
  5. Faculty Reporting Requirements: Faculty are required to report students who have not met attendance requirements, regardless of the mode of instruction, as non-attending. This reporting is essential for compliance with federal financial aid regulations.

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