OHS encourages all students to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the first step in the financial aid process. Use it to apply for federal student financial aid, such as the Pell Grant, student loans, and college work-study. In addition, most states and schools use FAFSA information to award their own institutional financial aid.
The Federal Student Aid office from the Department of Education continues to encourage students to apply using the online application.
Pay attention to the deadlines! There are federal and state deadlines, and your choice college may also have a deadline. For more information, please refer to www.fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines.htm.
OHS students and families will have multiple opportunities for help completing the FAFSA.
College Goal Sunday
Financial Aid Assistance
College Goal Sunday, a nationally recognized program, will be held on the IHCC Ottumwa Campus on Sunday, February 23rd from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Success Center Computer Lab in Efner Hall/Arts and Sciences Center. Advisors from the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN), Indian Hills Community College, and other volunteers will be on hand to explain the college financial aid process and to assist participants with the completion of their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
For more information about College Goal Sunday, contact the Educational Opportunity Center at 800-726-2585, ext. 5315 or 641-683-5315 or e-mail them at [email protected].
February Parent Teacher Conference
Financial Aid Assistance
Representatives from Iowa College Access Network, the Educational Opportunity Center, and Gear Up will be present at OHS during the hours of February Parent Teacher Conferences to assist families with the completion of their FAFSA. Conference hours are February 25, 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. and February 27, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Interested individuals can call the Guidance Office, 683-4444 Ext. 5218, to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. Appointments will be held in the OHS Computer Lab off the Library.
If you will be participating in either of these events, please bring a copy of your parent/guardians most recent Federal and State Income Tax Return (1040) and W2s or other source of income. If you are a dependent, you will also need to bring your own tax information as well.
