How to Apply

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Frequently asked questions about the Free Application for Federal Student aid can be found here:
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/completing_fafsa/2006_2007/faq.html

South West Skill Center Federal School Code: E00965

The approximate time for processing your Federal Application for aid is 4-6 weeks.

Federal Terms and Conditions for FA Recipients

#1. Be pursuing a certificate program with a minimum of 600 clock hours.

#2. Have a high school diploma or GED.

#3. Fulfill and adhere to all Federal and State laws and regulations as mandated to include all institutional policies.

#4. Parental information and signature is required on your FAFSA if a student is a dependent student. A dependent student is a student who does not meet any of the following criteria:

• is at least 24 years old before December 31 of the academic year you apply for
  
• is a Military member having completed Basic training in one of the U.S. Armed Services
  
• is Married
  
• is enrolled in a graduate or professional program beyond a bachelor's degree
  
• provides more than half the support for dependents other than a spouse
   

#5. Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen.

#6. Be registered with Selective Service if required (in general, if you are a male age 18 - 25).

#7. Certify that you are not in default on a federal loan or owe money on a federal grant.

#8. Certify that you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes.

#9. Meet satisfactory academic progress standards