Financial Aid Office

7 Steps to Financial Aid at Ohlone College

Step 1

• Beginning January 1, 2011 student files FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov for the Fall 2011-Spring 2012 academic year.
• FILE EARLY! The priority Cal Grant filing date is March 2.
• Ohlone College's school code is 004481.
• A FAFSA/renewal FAFSA must be filed every academic year.

Step 2

• After the FAFSA is processed, the Student Aid Report (SAR) can be accessed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Step 3

• Ohlone College Financial Aid Office receives FAFSA data from the Department of Education.

Step 4

• The Financial Aid Office sends letters to students for any necessary documents.
• Available Missing Information Documents.

Step 5

• Students return all required documents to the Ohlone College Financial Aid Office.
• File is complete!

Step 6

• The Financial Aid Office posts the Award Letter on WebAdvisor.
• Please note: The amount of the award is based on full-time enrollment (12 units); students who enroll in less than 12 unites will receive less financial aid.

Step 7

• Financial Aid checks are mailed on Disbursement Day to students in good standing with complete files and award posted.
• Checks are mailed by the Cashier's Office (Building 1, second floor on the Fremont campus).
• Disbursements dates are posted on the Financial Aid website and outside the Financial Aid Office (Building 7, second floor on the Fremont campus).

The entire process takes 2-4 months, but can take much longer for students who apply late.