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Orange Technical College financial aid offices make sure every student has access to financial aid opportunities.
Financial aid information is available to all prospective and currently enrolled students who qualify and enroll in an approved career training program. Financial Aid Awareness Month is observed in February. The financial aid offered at the CTE Orange Technical College campuses consists of the Title IV Federal Pell Grant, Florida Student Assistance Grant, Florida Work Experience Program, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, Student Financial Aid Fund (SFAF), private scholarships, and assistance for targeted populations. Research for scholarships can be completed online through Fastweb or Finaid. For career and technical scholarships, please visit the Horatio Alger National Career and Technical Scholarship website.
Other scholarships:
Students who wish to apply for financial aid must go online and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application at www.studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
Guidelines:
- If selected for verification by the USDOE or the school, then income documentation as well as other documentation must be provided to the school before an award can be made, if eligible. NOTE: As of July 15, 2012, only a tax return transcript will be acceptable from the IRS.
- Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order to receive financial assistance. Satisfactory progress requires:
- Completion of 70% of the competencies defined in the course guidelines during a payment period.
- Coursework completion at an acceptable level of performance.
- Attendance within the guidelines stated in the Career and Technical Education attendance policy. Students are expected to attend at least 90% of scheduled hours.
NOTE: It is recommended that the completed application be submitted a minimum of one month prior to expected enrollment date.