Completing the FAFSA
Completing the FAFSA opens the door to the federal student aid process. It's to find out if you are eligible, just follow this easy checklist:
Step 1- Fill out the FAFSA form
The FAFSA is available in two ways- online and via US Mail.
FAFSA on the Web
Hocking College strongly recommends completing the FAFSA Online. It's faster and easier!
The FAFSA website is divided into three (3) sections:
- Before Beginning A FAFSA
We highly recommend starting here! This site will help you to get organized and make completing the FAFSA a breeze!
- Filling Out A FAFSA
FAFSA has seven steps. Work through them all on this site.
- FAFSA Follow-Up
You can go back to your FAFSA to check status, make corrections etc.
FAFSA via US Mail
If you wish to fill out a paper version of the FAFSA instead, contact your local high school or the Hocking College Financial Aid Office at 1-877-HOCKING, Ext. 7061 and we will send one to you.
IMPORTANT NOTE: List Hocking College as the first choice of colleges you plan to attend. (Hocking College's Title IV School Code is 007598).
Step 2 - Wait for your results- the Student Aid Report (SAR)
The US Department of Education will process your application and send you a Student Aid Report (SAR). Begin checking for your SAR at the following times:
- 1 week after submission
If you did the FAFSA online and used a PIN to sign your application
- 2-3 weeks after submission
If you did the FAFSA online and printed, signed and mailed a signature page
- 6 weeks after submission
If you completed and mailed the paper version of the FAFSA
Step 3 - Connect with a Hocking College Financial Aid Counselor (optional)
If you'd like some help completing the FAFSA and/or understanding your Student Aid Report (SAR), be sure to talk with a Financial Aid Counselor. They're friendly and knowledgeable- it's their job to help you get the maximum level of financial aid!
There are three (3) ways to meet with a Financial Aid Counselor:
- Visit Campus
The Financial Aid Office is located on the Concourse in John Light Hall. Counselors are available to meet with you Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 5:00pm. No appointment necessary.
- Call a Financial Aid Counselor
Call 1-877-HOCKING, Ext. 7061 to speak with a financial aid counselor. Counselors are available to assist you Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 5:00pm.
- Ask A Financial Aid Counselor Online
Send your question(s) online and one of our Financial Aid Counselors will get back to you as soon as possible.
Additional Resources
The Hocking College Office of Financial Aid has provided the following contact numbers for agencies which may be useful in funding your college education.
PELL Processing – 1-800-433-3243
State Grants & Scholarships – Ohio Instructional Grant (OIG) – 1-888-833-1133
I.R.S. Student Letter Form 1722 – 1-800-829-1040
Selective Service – 1-847-688-6888
V.A. Benefits – 1-800-827-1000
Direct Lending Applicant Services – 1-800-7394
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