Financial Aid Steps
to applying for Federal & State Financial Aid
STEP 1
Beginning January 1, file a FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov for the Fall–Spring academic year. FILE EARLY! The priority Cal Grant filing date is March 2. Ohlone College’s school code is 004481. A FAFSA/renewal FAFSA must be filed every academic year.
STEP 2
After the FAFSA is processed, the Student Aid Report (SAR) can be accessed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
STEP 3
Ohlone College Financial Aid Office receives FAFSA data from the Department of Education.
STEP 4
The Financial Aid Office sends letters to students for any necessary missing documents.
STEP 5
Students return all required documents to the Ohlone College Financial Aid Office. File is complete!
STEP 6
The Financial Aid Office posts the Award Letter on WebAdvisor. Please note: The amount of the award is based on full-time enrollment (12 units). Students who enroll in less than 12 units will receive less financial aid.
STEP 7
Financial Aid checks are mailed on Disbursement Day to students in good standing with complete files and award posted. Checks are mailed by the Cashier’s Office (Building 1, 2nd floor on the Fremont campus). Disbursements dates are posted on the Financial Aid website at www.ohlone.edu/finaid and outside the Financial Aid Office (Building 7, 2nd floor on the Fremont campus).
The entire process takes 2-4 months, but can take much longer for students who apply late.
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