A:  Students apply annually for financial aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  You can get a FAFSA form from your high school, post-secondary school, or the CSC financial aid office.  The form can also be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Make sure the FAFSA covers the academic year in which you plan to enroll.  The second year, you should receive a renewal FAFSA in the mail.  It will be mailed to the address listed on the previous application.  They can also be completed online at the same website.  Renewal applications will be mailed no later that January for the following Fall and Spring semester.  If you do not receive a renewal application, a new application will be required.

Q: What the school code for Connors State College?

A: The Connors State College school code is 003153

Q: Once I complete the FAFSA what will happen next?

A: If you apply by mail, your application will be processed in three to six weeks.  The online application has somewhat of a faster response.  Once processed, a Student Aid Report (SAR), will be sent through the mail.  The SAR will restate the information you provided in the FAFSA.  If corrections need to be made follow the instructions provided on part two of the SAR.  Make sure CSC is listed as a school to receive the SAR, if all questions on the SAR are correct then do not respond.  The CSC financial aid officer will receive your SAR information electronically so you can keep the hard copy for your records.

Q: How will I know if I qualify for student financial aid?

A: Everyone should qualify for some form of financial aid.  Financial aid includes; Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG), Federal Work Study, Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and Parent Loans (PLUS).  

Q: Do I have to repay my financial aid?

A: Not all financial aid has to be repaid.  Grants for example are funds that you do not require repayment.  Work study is another form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid.  It allows the student to work throughout the semester earning money to assist in paying for education.  However, loans are funds borrowed that you must repay after graduation.  The repayment amount is calculated with interest, so students should be advised to use this form of financial aid sparingly. 

Q: Do I need to complete a FAFSA if I only want student loans?

A: Yes, loans are part of federal student aid and anyone seeking federal financial aid must file a FAFSA.  Also, you may qualify for funds to which you don't know your eligible for.

Q: When should I complete my FAFSA?

A: You should apply for financial aid as soon as possible after January 1st.  Some financial aid programs have limited funding and therefore early deadlines.  Your financial aid file must be completed and any requested documentation requested by the financial aid office must be submitted by the deadline to get the best financial aid.

For Example:

BIA...................Varies with tribe       FSEOG......................May 1st

Q: When will CSC notify me of my financial aid eligibility?

A: Students will be notified of their financial aid eligibility once all of the following conditions have been met:

1. You have been admitted to CSC and submitted a class schedule to the registrar

2. Your FAFSA has been submitted and a valid (no errors) SAR has been sent to CSC.

3. Your financial aid file is complete.  Some students may be required to submit documentation such as parent and student tax forms, social security card, federal verification worksheet, etc.  The financial aid will notify those students which require additional documentation to complete their financial aid file.

Q: What will my family be expected to pay towards my college education?

A: The information a student reports when applying for federal student aid is applied to a formula established by the United States Congress.  This formula determines your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), or the amount you and/or your family are expected to contribute toward total education costs.

Q: When will my student loan be disbursed?

A: The student will receive an award letter through the mail.  This correspondence will also include explanations on the process and the steps required to complete it.  There will also be directions on what is required to receive future student loans.  Students are advised to thoroughly read all materials provided by the financial aid office.   

Q: What is financial aid probation and suspension?

A: Students are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress while receiving student financial aid.  If this is not maintained they will be placed on probation.  Once on probation if the requirements are not met the student will be suspended.  More specific information can be found at  www.connorsstate.edu/financial_aid/progr.

Q: If I am on financial aid probation or suspension can I still receive a student loan?

A: Student loans and grants are both part of federal funding.  As such, if a student is on probation they would be deemed as not making "satisfactory progress."  Therefore they would only be eligible for grants.  If satisfactory progress is not maintained while the student is in probation status they will be classified as suspended for the following semester.  This classification will not allow the student to receive any federal aid until they have successfully completed 12 credit hours while earning appropriate grades and making payments on their on accord.