Financial Aid

Even if money is tight, there are many resources available to help College Tech Prep students finance education. Don’t make the mistake of failing to apply for aid because you think you won’t qualify. Check out all available assistance:

• College Tech Prep credits and scholarships may be available from your college partner. Ask your high school teacher or contact your consortium for details.
   

• Merit-based aid awards are based on specific talent or ability. Usually, your financial circumstances do not affect your ability to qualify for this type of aid.
   

• Need-based aid is based on your family's financial situation, using standards set by the federal government.
   

• Non-need based assistance is available regardless of financial circumstances. Grants, loans, scholarships and awards are linked to specific organizations, programs of study or unique circumstances.

FAFSA is important first step

The first and most important step in obtaining financial aid, including loans and scholarships, is to complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
form and submit it to the US Department of Education.

The FAFSA form can be submitted as early as January 1 of the year in which you will enter college. Many colleges make financial aid and scholarship decisions by a Feb. 15 priority deadline, using information from this form.

The FAFSA application requires figures from the current year’s tax return. Don’t wait until your family files taxes. Tax information can be estimated and corrected later.

Links

FAFSA on the Web

FAFSA Pin Request

Smart Student Guide to Financial

Direct Loan

Ohio Prepaid Tuition Program