Federal Aid
Federal Pell Grant
Students who demonstrate financial need, who are enrolled in a PELL eligible program, and who have not received a bachelor's degree may qualify for this grant. PELL grants are awarded through strict rules set by the U.S. Department of Education. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine eligibility. OTC's Title IV Institution Code is 030300. The amount of PELL ranges from $400 to $5,550 per academic year.
Students who complete the FAFSA may be selected for verification. If selected, the student must provide documentation that supports information entered on the FAFSA. Documentation may include (but is not limited to):
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)Verification Worksheet
Signed copy of student's/spouse's Federal Income Tax Return
Signed copy of parent's Federal Income Tax Return
Student's Social Security Card
W-2's of student, spouse, or parent
Birth Certificate
SSA-1099
Students who demonstrate an extreme financial need may be eligible for FSEOG. Students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant to be eligible. FSEOG is awarded on a first come basis until all funds are exhausted. Students are awarded $150 per semester.
Students must be a PELL Grant recipient and demonstrate financial need to receive FWS. FWS provides students with income from part-time jobs. The number of hours a student can work will depend on the individual student's need.
Student Loans
Ogeechee Technical College will be participating in Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans only.
The Federal Direct Loan Program allows students to borrow money at a low interest rate for educational expenses and must be repaid.
A SUBSIDIZED Federal Direct Loan is a need-based loan, which means the amount you may be eligible to receive is based on your financial need. The federal government pays the interest that accrues on a loan while you are in school at least half-time, during your grace period after you leave school or graduate, and during eligible deferment periods.
An UNSUBSIDIZED Federal Direct loan is a non-need based loan, which means the amount you may be eligible to borrow is not based on your financial need. If you receive an unsubsidized Direct Loan, you will be responsible for all interest that accrues on the loan from the date of disbursement forward.
For additional information, please visit www.direct.ed.gov
Contact Information
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd. | Statesboro, Georgia 30458
Phone: 912.486.7402 | Toll Free: 800.646.1316
Fax: 912.486.7403 | Email:
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