Federal Financial Aid Form

What is the Application for?
The Federal student assistance program can help you pay for most kinds of education after high school. The aid is available if you are attending a college, a professional school or a vocational or technical school.

What are the Deadlines

You should apply as early as possible after January 1st. Check with the financial aid office directly to confirm deadlines.

What Federal Aid Programs does it cover?

Federal Pell Grants
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Work-Study
Title VII and Public Health Act Programs

To be eligible you must...

be a US citizen or eligible non citizen (except ACG & SMART)
be registered with Selective Service (if required)
attend a participating college
be working toward a degree or certificate
be making satisfactory academic progress (ACG & SMART grants have additional requirements.)
not owe a refund on a Federal grant or be in default on a Federal educational loan, and have financial need (except for Unsubsidized Stafford Loans)

Where do I get the application?

You may use the U.S. Department of Education's FAFSA on the WEB.

What if I need more information?
You can contact the financial aid office at 936-294-1774, or call the US Department of Education at 1-800-4-FED AID or 1-800-433-3243.

To request a financial aid packet, call 936-294-1951, or use our online request form.