Financial Aid at Hocking College

In order to receive Federal financial aid, students must meet the criteria listed below:

1. Demonstrate Financial Need.
2. Be a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-citizen.
3. Have a valid Social Security Number. (With the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau.)
4. Be Registered for Selective Service. (Males between the ages of 18 and 25, click button below for details or to sign up.)
5. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program.
6. Be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for Direct Loan Program funds.
7. Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP)
8. Sign the certification statement on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) stating that:You are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant.
9. You will use federal student aid only for educational purposes.
10. Show you’re qualified to obtain a college or career school education by:Having a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
11. Completing a high school education in a homeschool setting approved under state law (or, if state law does not require a homeschooled student to obtain a completion credential, completing a high school education in a homeschool setting that qualifies as an exemption from compulsory attendance requirements under state law).

Do You Meet These Criteria?

If you are seeking financial aid as a means to help pay your educational expenses, you must first apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. The FAFSA will help determine your eligibility for all types of financial aid such as grants and student loans. Because there are priority deadlines for scholarships and campus-based awards, such as the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) and Federal Work Study (FWS), you should complete your FAFSA as soon as possible.

To ensure that Hocking College receives your FAFSA, please enter our school code: 007598. The income and tax information you will use to complete the FAFSA should be from the Prior-Prior Year. The 2025-2026 FAFSA application will be available after December 1, 2024. When you complete the FAFSA, you will give permission for the system to connect with the IRS, Social Security, and Veteran Services.

What Happens Next?

After you have successfully completed the FAFSA, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary. The Summary outlines the information you entered on your FAFSA and you should review the information for accuracy. After completing the FAFSA process and resolving any pending items, Financial Aid Services will send you an email to alert you that your award letter is available for review on the Financial Aid Self-Service Portal. Please review your award notification carefully and follow up on any pending items on the checklist.