IMPORTANT

Use a PIN to file FAFSA online and get aid awarded in two weeks! 2010-2011 filing deadlines: Fall Returning students June 1, 2010 for new students October 1, 2010 for the Spring March 1, 2011. Our federal school code is 002624. Course Withdrawal Policy In case of inclement weather please check the OCC website for Event cancellations. If all OCC events are canceled this would include the OPEN FAFSA workshops.

Our Financial Aid Office serves students who need financial assistance to obtain a college education.

Our staff will assist you with the financial aid application process and answer any questions.

Effective as of April 15, 2008 we will no longer offer appointments to assist students and parents in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

If you are in need of assistance in completing the FAFSA you can contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center @ 1.800.433.3243. The Financial Aid office is also offering a FAFSA program OPEN 2010-11 Workshops that students must register to attend.

If you do not have access to a computer or the internet, there are computers available in the Ground Floor Lobby of the Administration Building, across from the Financial Aid Office strictly to be used for filing of the FAFSA. There are also computers available in the Library.

The hours of operation for the Federal FAFSA Information Center are:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight
Saturday & Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time

To obtain a pin or retrieve a pin you can go to: http//www.pin.ed.gov

To access the FAFSA online: http://www.fafsa.edu.gov

Our School Code is 002624