Student financial aid awards depend upon two major factors: Financial need and the Availability of funds. To determine need, an evaluation must be made of the financial circumstances of both the applicant and the applicant's family.

The first step in obtaining financial assistance at OSU-Okmulgee is to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applications are available at the OSU-Okmulgee/MidAmerica Campus or at a high school. By completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, an applicant may apply for the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, the Federal Work-Study Program, the Federal Perkins Loan, the Federal Stafford Loans and the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid can be mailed directly to: Federal Student Aid Programs, P. O. Box 4014, Mt. Vernon, IL. 62864-8614, or file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid electronically. Contact Student Financial Services for electronic filing of your financial aid application. 918-825-4678

• www.fafsa.ed.gov

All financial aid funds at OSU-Okmulgee are disbursed to students through the Bursar's Office (Cashiers). The Bursar's Office is located in the Administration Building on the east side of the OSU-Okmulgee campus. Bursar's Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Any funds remaining after your account has been paid in full will be disbursed to you by check. Financial Aid checks are available on Thursdays beginning the third week of classes. Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, OTAG, Federal Perkins Loan and Stafford Student Loan funds are automatically credited to your student account.

Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized) will be credited to your student account according to the loan disbursement schedule provided to you by your student loan lender on your Notice of Loan Guarantee and Disclosure Statement.

Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG) Program funds are disbursed to students as OSU-Okmulgee receives those funds from the OTAG office. Notices will be placed at the OSU-Okmulgee/MidAmerica Campus when OTAG funds are available for disbursement to students. OTAG most generally will not be available for you at the same time you receive your other financial aid awards.