Apply Annually
Laws governing Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs require that a person apply annually for aid with a form provided by the U.S. Department of Education and that no fee be charged for processing it. The form is the FAFSA and its online version is FAFSA on the Web (FOTW). The earliest date a student may apply for Early FAFSA each award year is October 1.
What Does FAFSA Offer Me?
By completing the FAFSA, you are applying for the following programs:
• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal SEOG
• Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant
• Federal Work Study
• Francis Tuttle AVTS Foundation Grant
What Happens After I Submit the FAFSA?
When you have completed a federal financial aid application, the schools that you have selected will receive your application information. If you qualify for financial aid at Francis Tuttle we will determine which types of aid you are eligible to receive. A student may receive aid from more than one source as long as that aid does not exceed the need calculation at that school.
What Is "Need?"
Need is the difference between the cost of attending a school minus the expected family resources for attending that school.
Additional Documents May Be Required
Some students who apply for federal financial aid may need to provide additional documents, such as tax transcripts or W-2's, for verification purposes. Verification items may include household size, number of children in college, adjusted gross income, federal taxes paid, untaxed income, and other information that was reported on the FAFSA. The Financial Aid Office will notify you by mail to tell you what additional documentation you need to provide.
Where Can I Get the FAFSA Documents?
The U.S. Department of Education web site where you can fill out the FAFSA online is www.fafsa.gov. If you would rather fill out a paper copy, stop by the Financial Aid Office in the Career Planning Center (Campus Center) on our Rockwell Campus.