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Apply for Financial Aid

GRANTS - WORK STUDY - LOANS

SCHOOL CODE: 003558

1] Create Your FSA Id & Submit FAFSA

Create your FAFSA username at: studentaid.gov

  • Use your FSA id to submit your FAFSA

    • Make sure you FAFSA was successfully submitted

  • Watch what happens next

2] Choose The Best Financial Aid To Accept

Review: Grants vs. Loans

Keep the following in mind when you get an aid offer and are deciding which aid is the best to accept:

  • Free money first (e.g. scholarships, grants)

  • Earned money second (e.g. work-study)

  • Borrowed money last (e.g. federal student loans)

3] Submit Any Supplemental Info Needed For The Department Of Education

Learn more about the Verification Process

You may not be selected for verification, but if you are don’t assume you’re being accused of doing anything wrong. Some people are selected for verification at random. If you are selected, you can submit your documents through your Financial Aid Portal.

4] Use The NCTC Financial Aid Portal To Accept Or Decline Your Award Offers

You may need to create an account using your Web ID sent to you by finaid@nctc.edu