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NORTHWOOD TECHNICAL COLLEGE FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE IS 011824
Be one of the more than 70 percent of our current students to receive some type of financial aid including loans, grants, scholarships and employment.
You are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine if you are eligible for financial aid. We highly recommend that you apply at least six weeks prior to the semester starting to ensure that your financial aid is processed before classes start.
How to Apply
First, create an FSA ID.
An FSA ID is a user name and password used to log in to U.S Department of Education websites and to electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents. If you are a dependent student, a parent will also need create an FSA ID to sign the FAFSA.
How to create and access your studentaid.gov account
Second, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
What You'll Need to Apply
Get organized. To simplify filling out the FAFSA, gather the following documents and other information and have them with you when you are completing your FAFSA:
- Federal Income Tax Return
- W-2's from each job worked
- Unemployment, Social Security, Wisconsin Works W2, and any other documentation of income you received
- Northwood Technical College Federal School Code is 011824.
Be sure to apply as soon as possible. You are a dependent student if you are under the age of 24 and single, do not have dependents, or you are not a veteran and will need your parents' Federal Tax Returns and income information.
Fair Opportunity Project – is a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization that provides Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information and assistance to students. Visit their website for more information https://www.fairopportunityproject.org/fafsa-help
How Different Types of Financial Aid Work
The Northwood Tech Financial Aid office assists students by awarding financial aid to help pay education-related expenses. Financial aid is available from federal, state, and private resources. There are four primary types of financial aid programs: grants, scholarships, loans and federal work-study. Refer to the Department of Education Federal Student site for a comprehensive overview of the federal programs.
Grants are free money you do not have to pay back.
Scholarships are free money you do not have to pay back. There are a variety of scholarships available for students of all income and academic achievement levels, so check to see which you may qualify for.
Loans are money you will have to pay back, typically with interest.
Federal work-study is money you will not have to pay back. You earn federal work-study money by working part-time through Northwood Tech. You can use this earned money to help pay for your education-related expenses.
Financial Aid Resources
Federal Student Aid Resources - Find online tools and other resources to help you prepare and pay for college.
FA TV - Search our library of financial aid video answers 24/7.
Grad Ready - Find resources, money tools and tips to help you succeed.
Fastweb Scholarship Database - Find outside scholarships for college.
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