Financial Aid

Paying for college can be one of the toughest parts of earning your degree but it shouldn’t prevent you from achieving your educational goals. The Financial Aid office has many options, which include grants, scholarships, and student loans.

The Application Process: Students must reapply each year to be considered for financial assistance. If you need assistance in paying for college, these steps will help you apply for federal student aid and for financial aid at North Central State College.

Step 1 – Create a Federal Student Aid ID: The FSA ID – You will use this user name/password to sign your FAFSA each year as well as to accept student loans (if you choose to do so). If you do not already have an FSA ID, you can create one when logging in to: fafsa.gov

Step 2 – Gather Required Documents to Apply for Federal Aid

The following information is required for the completion of the FAFSA:

Student’s social security number and a household parent’s social security number and birth date (if dependent)
Student’s driver’s license number
Federal income tax information for all members of the student’s household (student, spouse and parents if dependent)
Untaxed income received in the household (child support, veteran’s benefits, social security, etc.)
Information on any investments or assets (not including the home)

Step 3 – Complete the FAFSA

Complete and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each year after October 1st to have eligibility determined for federal, state and some types of institutional financial aid. Apply at: fafsa.gov

If you plan to attend in…	You will submit this FAFSA…	You can submit the FAFSA from…	Using income and tax information from…
Fall 2018 – Summer 2019	2018 – 2019	October 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019	2016
Fall 2019 – Summer 2020	2019 – 2020	October 1, 2018 – June 30, 2020	2017

Step 4 – Submit High School/GED Documentation

Submit high school/GED documentation. Acceptable documents are a copy of your final high school transcript (showing date of graduation) or GED certificate. Submit your documentation to the Admissions Office.

Step 5 – Financial Aid Office Processing

Once the financial aid office has your FAFSA application and high school/GED documentation, we will process your application and let you know if you were awarded or if your application was chosen for verification.

Complete verification (if selected). The FAFSA processor selects about one-third of applicants for verification – a procedure to double-check information you entered on your FAFSA. If you are selected, our office will contact you to provide directions. Aid cannot be determined until verification is complete.
If you are eligible for Federal grants, they will be automatically accepted on your award notification.
To receive any offered student loan, students have to complete an Entrance Counseling session and sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) at studentloans.gov

Note:

The FAFSA deadline is always 4 weeks before the tuition deadline. If you complete the financial aid process after the FAFSA deadline, you may still receive your aid in time for the upcoming semester – though it is not guaranteed. Please be prepared to make a payment if your financial aid is not awarded prior to the tuition deadline.

If your financial aid does not cover your costs, you may be eligible for additional loans. Any remaining balance due after financial aid is taken into account will need to be paid before the semester begins in the form of a payment plan or a full payment.

Financial Aid FAQs

I've completed the FAFSA online. What happens next?

You will receive confirmation that your FAFSA data has been processed in the form of a Student Aid Report (SAR). If you listed an email address, it will be sent to your email. The schools listed on your student aid report (SAR) will determine your eligibility for financial aid and notify you in writing of your financial aid eligibility. The school also notifies the student if any other information is required to complete the financial aid process.

When should I apply for aid?

For need-based financial aid it is recommended that you complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 prior to the school year for which you seek financial assistance–you must reapply for financial aid each year. Finally, it is important to promptly submit all documentation requested by the financial aid office. Your financial aid will not be available to pay for tuition and charges until your file is complete and all forms are processed.

For scholarships, you are encouraged to meet the deadlines announced with each scholarship source.

What is verification?

Verification is the process of checking the information reported on your FAFSA for accuracy. If your application is selected, the financial aid office is required to collect certain financial documents (e.g., IRS Tax Transcripts) from you and your parents or spouse, if applicable. Information from these documents is then compared to your FAFSA information and changes made when necessary. Financial aid applicants are selected for verification by the federal processor. The financial aid office may also select applicants for verification to correct any potential conflicts in information.

How do I apply for a student loan?

What is North Central State College's Federal school code to be entered on my FAFSA?

How can I check to see if my FAFSA has been processed?

Call the financial aid office to verify that we have received your information or call the Federal Processor at 1-800-433-3243 to find out if your SAR has been processed. Be sure to have your SAR available when you call, you will need to give the representative the four-digit Data Release Number (DRN) assigned to your SAR. If you filled your FAFSA electronically over the internet you can also check the status of your application online using your PIN number.

What is the definition of an independent student?

To be considered an independent student for financial aid consideration, you must be able to answer “yes” to one of the seven questions in Step Three on the FAFSA. If you cannot answer “yes” to one of these questions, you are considered a dependent student and must include parental information on the form. However, if you feel you have extenuating circumstances and should be considered an independent student, you must file an appeal with the financial aid office. At NC State, the following situations are NOT usually considered to be valid reasons for independent student status:

You do not reside with your parents, or you support yourself
Your parents refuse to pay for your college education
Your parents are not financially able to pay for your education
You were married after you applied for financial aid
You do not want your parents’ help and have decided to pay for your own college education.

What do I do if I or my parents will experience a change in income or benefits for the coming school year?

Can I apply for aid if I haven't yet completed my taxes?

Contact Information

Phone: 419-755-4899
Fax: 419-755-4729
Email: financialaid@ncstatecollege.edu

Mailing Address:
North Central State College
Attn: Financial Aid
2441 Kenwood Circle
Mansfield, OH 44906-1546

Links:

Federal Work-Study
Forms
Grants & Scholarships
Loans

The links above will take you to the main NCSC website.

NCSC School Code: 005313