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How do I apply for financial aid (including grants, work study, and HOPE)?

To apply for most types of financial aid (Pelf Grant, HOPE, Federal Student Loans, NGTC Scholarships, Work-study, etc.) complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov

When are the current Financial Aid Priority Deadlines?

What if I apply for financial aid past the Priority Deadline?

If you apply for financial aid past the priority date deadline, your application will be processed in the order that it was received. Because of processing times, you are not guaranteed to have aid posted to your account before the payment deadline.  If this occurs, please be prepared to pay your fees prior to the payment deadline and await reimbursement, if eligible.

What is the processing time for financial aid documents?

 Once the financial aid office has received the necessary documents, processing time varies from 3 -14 days depending on whether the application is chosen for verification, type of aid requested, and program of study.

PLEASE NOTE:  Federal Student Loans take 4·6 weeks to process.

How do I know what I have been awarded?

There are two options to view what financial aid you have been awarded. Log into your BannerWeb account, choose the link Student Services, then choose Student Records, then choose Account Detail For Term, and finally click on the term that you want to view the aid for, and the aid will show under Authorized Financial Aid. You can also go the “Pay Online” link on the NGTC website and it will show the aid listed there as well.

What is the IRS retrieval tool and how do I use it?

A quick and easy way to complete your FAESA, the IRS Retrieval Tool will allow students and parents to securely transfer their income and tax information directly from the IRS and input it into the FAFSA. As you complete your FAFSA online, you will be asked a series of questions regarding your tax filing status. If you are eligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, you will enter your PIN and click Link to IRS. Your FAFSA information will be saved and you'll be linked to the IRS website. On the IRS website simply enter the required information to validate your identity. Your tax return information will be displayed and you will be given the option to transfer your tax information into your FAFSA. Once the transfer has been completed you will be taken back to EAFSA on the Web to finalize your FAFSA.

Be advised using this tool will lower a student's chances of being selected for verification.

What does being selected for verification mean?

The U.S. Department of Education randomly selects FAFSA's for verification. This means that our Financial Aid Office must request certain documents to verify the accuracy of the information listed on the FAFSA. You will not be eligible for aid until this process is complete.

My FAFSA was selected for verification. What documents do I need to complete the verification process?

Students are notified by the Department of Education in their Student Aid Report (SAR) if they are chosen for verification. The Financial Aid Office will also contact the student requesting specific documents such as tax transcripts and verification worksheets. Other documentation may be required depending on the information listed on the FAFSA.