Financial Aid

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

 Starting in December you can start filling out the FAFSA.   Numerous colleges set a FAFSA deadline of February 15. 

Click here to get started on the application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Website for help with the FAFSA:   http://fafsahelpoh.org/ 

FAFSAHelpOhio Parent & Student Resources:  OASFAA is beginning to update this webpage that is filled with resources for students and parents as they complete the FAFSA.   https://www.itsforyou.org/

ORDER OF LOOKING FOR MONEY FOR COLLEGE

1. Scholarships

2. Federal Grants (Non-Repayable)

     -Pell Grants

     -SEOG

3. State Grants (Non-Repayable)

     -Ohio Student Opportunity Grant

     -Ohio Choice Grant

     -Ohio Academic Scholarship

     -Ohio War Orphans

     -Others available

4. Loans (Must Repay)

**Most grants are applied for by filing the FAFSA.

Helpful websites:

Ohio Board of Regents:  For further information on state grants and scholarships go to http://www.regents.ohio.gov and click on the students and families section. 

Guide to Financial Aid http://www.finaid.org/

Search for Financial Aid - http://www.fastweb.com/ib/finaid-23f

Federal Student Aid - http://www.studentaid.ed.gov