FAFSA & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Welcome to the North Central Ohio College Tech Prep Financial Aid & Scholarship web page! This page was designed to be a 'one-stop' resource for you. You will find information regarding the FAFSA, scholarship opportunities, and several links to local and national funding sources.

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form is used to determine the amount of money a family is expected to contribute to the price of attending a postsecondary institution. The results of the FAFSA are used in determining student grants, work study, and loan amounts.

The recommended deadline to apply for the FAFSA for the 2011 - 2012 school year is: June 30, 2011. However, you are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA before March 1. Remember, that there may be more funding available for you to go to college if you apply before March 1.

Also -- be sure to check with the college/university that you are planning to attend for additional scholarships. Colleges & Universities have a lot of additional monies available to help offset the cost of attending their school.

Beaware, that there may be additional scholarship applications you need to complete (besides the FAFSA) in order to be eligible for scholarships from the school you're going to attend.

Be sure to pay close attention to and meet all deadlines!! Your educational funding is at risk in a lot of situations if you miss deadlines!

Official FAFSA Website: To begin filling out your FAFSA.

Get your PIN: A PIN is your Personal Identification Number. Both student and parents will need a PIN so that they can electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents.

FAFSA ON THE WEB Worksheet: This worksheet allows you to review the questions that you'll be asked when completing the FAFSA online.

For help completing your 2011-2012 FAFSA:

Plan to attend College Goal Sunday to get one on one assistance completing the FAFSA ------ It's totally free; Register today!! -- Event is held on February 13, 2011.

If you're planning to attend North Central State College, our Financial Aid office would be more than happy to help you complete your FAFSA.

This service is provided free of charge and is only provided on Fridays from 8 am - 5 pm on a walk in basis. Please dial 419-755-4899 and select option 4 for more information!

North Central State College Scholarship Opportunities:

$4,000 / $9,000 North Central State College Scholarship Application -- this application is available for all graduating high school seniors. Deadline: March 11, 2011.

$500 College Tech Prep Scholarship Application -- This scholarship is only for College Tech Prep seniors! Deadline: March 11, 2011.

$500 Rable Machine Company Scholarship Application -- This scholarship is available for any graduationg high school senior who has participated in a Machine Trades career-tech program. Deadline: March 11, 2011.

$1,000 North Central State College Alumni Foundation Scholarship Application -- this application is available for all graduating high school seniors. Deadline: March 11, 2011.

$1,500 North Central State College Entrepreneurship Scholarship Application -- this application is available for all graduating high school seniors. Deadline: March 11, 2011.

$500 Galion Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #71 Scholarship Application -- this application is available for a graduating Galion High School senior majoring in Criminal Justice or graduating from the Criminal Justice Program at Pioneer Career & Technology Center. Deadline: March 11, 2011.

$500 Regional Manufacturing Coalition Scholarship Application -- this application is available for any student interested inearning an associate degree in a manufacturing related major. Deadline: March 11, 2011.

$500 Realizing the Dream Scholarship Application -- this application is available for all graduating high school seniors. Deadline: January 31, 2011.

$1,300 BioOhio Scholarship -- this application is available for all graduating high school seniors that are interested in a BioScience related field. Deadline: March 11, 2011.

Visit North Central State College's Financial Aid Scholarship Webpage for more local scholarships -- and remember to check with your Guidance Counselor weekly for new scholarships!!

Local County Foundation Scholarship Websites:

Ashland County Foundation

Crawford County Foundation

Holmes County Foundation

Knox County Foundation

Richland County Foundation

National Scholarship Search Engines:

Petersons

FastAid

CollegeBoard

FastWeb