Financial Aid – Introduction

Every school year complete the:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid               

• A new FAFSA opens Oct 1st each year - make sure you file for the correct year.

• Complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA for courses offered Aug 2022 thru July 2023.

• Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA for courses offered Aug 2023 thru July 2024.

• Learn how to Complete the FAFSA ⇒   Filling Out the FAFSA

Submit your FAFSA by the following dates:

• Fall Semester: May 31st

• Spring Semester: October 31st

• Summer Semester: April  30th

OCCC processes FAFSAs throughout the year. But we need your FAFSA by these dates to have your financial aid ready before classes begin.

Submit your required documents to the Financial Aid Office.

• View your document check list on MyOCCC portal:  OCCC Portal

Request official transcripts from all prior colleges where you were enrolled to be sent directly to OCCC Records.

• Transcript submission info can be found at OCCC Records

Apply for Scholarships at: Scholarships.

• Email your questions ⇒ financialaidoffice@occc.edu