complete the free application for federal student aid (fafsa) for the 2018-2019 school year today! doing so as soon as possible gives you time to:
- make the best decision for your circumstances.
- discover scholarships based on financial need.
- be eligible for programs with limited funding.
use this timeline guide for submitting your fafsa:
| term you desire to begin enrollment | fafsa for school year | when to submit fafsa application | use this year’s income and tax information |
|---|---|---|---|
| spring 2018 | 2017-2018 | now | 2015 |
| summer, fall 2018 spring 2019 |
2018-2019 | now | 2016 |
| summer, fall 2019 spring 2020 |
2019-2020 | october 2018 | 2017 |
ocu students enrolled in 2018 or 2019 should submit their 2018-2019 fafsa as soon as possible to ensure maximum federal aid eligibility. the fafsa uses income from an earlier tax year, not the current year’s income tax information.
ocu freshmen enrolling in the 2018 fall semester may expect notification of their federal financial aid in january. a few aid programs have limited funds, so be sure to apply as soon as the fafsa is available.
contact the financial aid office at ocu for assistance.
