Financial Aid – Introduction

Tip # 1 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

Tip #2 Submit your FAFSA by the following dates:

• Fall Semester: May 31st
• Spring Semester: October 31st
• Summer Semester: April  30th

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

Tip #3 Submit your required documents to the Financial Aid Office.

• View your document check list on MyOCCC portal:  OCCC Sign In Links

Tip #4 Submit official transcripts from all prior colleges to OCCC Records Office.

• Transcript submission info can be found at OCCC Records

Tip #5 Apply for Scholarships at: Scholarships.

• Email your questions ⇒ financialaidoffice@occc.edu