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How to Apply for ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Aid

DISCLAIMER: ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Technical College does NOT participate in the Direct Loan Program.

Filing Your FAFSA

It is important that you file your for each year.  Each year’s covers three terms—Fall Term, Spring Term, and Summer Term.  For example, the 2018-2019 will cover Fall Term 2018, Spring Term 2019, and Summer Term 2019.  Complete the steps below to help complete your .  To ensure that ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Technical College ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Aid representatives are able to view the results of your FAFSA application, the College's school code must be included on your application.  ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Technical College's school code is 005599.

Step 1:

Your Federal Student Aid ID is a unique identifier assigned to you by the US Department of Education.  You can use it to access your record and to electronically sign your application.  Once you receive the FSA ID, you can immediately access your .  The FSA ID will not change—it will remain the same very year you apply for aid.  Only one FSA ID and one are needed per year, even if you apply to different schools.

 Step 2:

Once the FSA ID is created, you will need to complete the appropriate year’s .  You should complete the online.  This one application is for all types of financial aid, including Pell and HOPE, so you should read all the instructions thoroughly and make sure the information you are reporting is as accurate as possible.  Filing is free—you should never pay to file your .  You can submit your application any time after October 1 to apply for the following academic year.

Step 3: Provide Additional Documentation

Each year, the US Department of Education randomly selects students for verification.  This process is required by the US Department of Education, and it is used to verify the accuracy of your .  Once ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Tech receives your , you will be notified via e-mail (e-mail listed on the and/or your student e-mail) informing you of documentation required to complete your application.

*To ensure that your financial aid is processed by the published fee payment deadline, all of your financial aid requirements must be satisfied at least 10 days prior to the start of each term.