How to Apply for Federal Financial Aid

Students interested in federal financial aid and enrolling in federally approved programs of study must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Students must use their legal name as it appears on their social security card. Using a different name may result in a delay in processing. Savannah Technical College’s Title-IV School Code is 005618. Instructions on how to complete the online FAFSA application are available online at www.studentaid.gov. Students may contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and assistance when completing the form.

Once the FAFSA application is completed online, the Central Processing Center (CPS) will determine preliminary eligibility for financial aid. A Student Aid Report (SAR) will be emailed to the student and a copy sent electronically to the college within 3-5 business days. The student should review the Student Aid Report (SAR) to verify the accuracy of the submitted information.

If a FAFSA has been submitted and processed, there is no need to submit a separate application for the State Aid programs (HOPE, Zell, HOPE Career Grant). This is due to the Federal and State Processing Centers sharing information. Determination of eligibility will be made once all required forms and documents are received and processed.