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How to Apply for Financial Aid
The financial aid process can take 6-8 weeks to finalize, so it is important that you apply early. It is necessary to re-apply every school year in attendance (a school year consists of Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters). Applying is easy, just follow the steps below:
First, create an FSA ID.
An FSA ID is a username and password used to log in to the U.S Department of Education websites and to electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents. If you are a dependent student, at least one parent will also need to create an FSA ID to sign the FAFSA. Create an FSA Account here.
Second, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Complete your FAFSA online. In order for HGTC to receive your FAFSA you must include our school code 004925 on your application. To simplify filling out the FAFSA, gather important documents such as federal tax returns, W-2s from each job worked, and other documentation of income you received for the 2022 Tax Year.
Be sure to apply as soon as possible. Dependent students will need their parent’s information as well. Generally, you are considered a dependent student if you are under the age of 24, unmarried, do not have dependents, and are not a veteran.
Finally, complete any additional requirements
Upon completion of the FAFSA, students must check their MyHGTC accounts to determine if all FAFSA requirements are met. If a student has any outstanding requirements, financial aid awards are delayed. MyHGTC accounts provide a list of student requirements, account balances, and more. If you need help accessing or navigating MyHGTC, visit Tech Central for assistance.
2024-2025 FAFSA Processing Notice
The timeline for processing the 2024-2025 FAFSA applications has been affected by all of the changes brought on by FAFSA Simplification. The Department of Education delayed the timeline for providing colleges and universities across the country with the processed FAFSA information for students. As a result, it has delayed HGTC’s processes in awarding financial aid. The estimated timeline for 2024-2025 FAFSA applicants is as follows, but is subject to change due to technical difficulties:
Early July- HGTC will begin processing FAFSA data for student applicants
Mid July- HGTC will notify students regarding additional information requests to complete the financial aid application. Please monitor your school email and your financial aid card in your MyHGTC student portal
Late July-Early August- HGTC will begin sending out financial aid awards letters. Students will be able to finalize awards, request student loans, etc in their MyHGTC student portal.
We want to emphasize that while the timeline for receiving information has been delayed, the resulting aid eligibility should not change due to these delays. The Financial Aid Office is working diligently to ensure eligible students receive their financial aid packages in time for the start of the academic year.