DESIGNATED AS A HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOL DISTRICT
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
Financial Aid
Do you need financial assistance? WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
THE OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL PELL GRANT AND THE FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS.
Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid to determine their eligibility. In order to receive aid, the student and the program must be eligible. The amount of federal financial aid is determined by the student's need, length of the program, and the cost of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Application
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To apply for federal financial aid you must meet the following criteria: Have earned a high school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma; Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen; Have a valid social security number; Be registered with Selective Service if required; Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
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Student and at least one parent (if student is unmarried and under 24 years of age) must apply for an FSA ID number in order to electronically sign the FAFSA. Electronically signing the FAFSA using a PIN reduces the amount of time it will take for the FAFSA results to reach your school of choice.
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Once an FSA ID number(s) has been obtained, complete and submit your FAFSA online.
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If you are completing your FAFSA to obtain financial aid at OCVTS, you will need to provide our Federal School Code: 016934 in order for us to receive your application and determine your eligibility.
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Complete an Application for Admissions at OCVTS. (Social Security Number must be on application to receive your FAFSA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your application for Federal and State
Financial Assistance
Tools & Resources
Tools & Resources
Please feel free to explorer the tools and resources that we put together in order to assist with the financial assistance process.
Net Price Calculator
This calculator will allow prospective students to calculate an estimated net price at an institution, defined as cost (price) of attendance minus grant and scholarship aid, based on what similar students paid in a previous year.
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Consumer Information
Tuition, Fees, Booklists, Cost of Attendance, Tuition Schedule
FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS?
Speak with a Financial Aid Advisor
Grace-Ann Giglio
Financial Aid Officer & VA Certifying Official
FAFSA® Announcements| Changes to Your Family’s Financial Situation
*Paper copies of any consumer information are available upon request.
You may be eligible to have your financial aid adjusted. Contact the OCVTS Financial Aid Office.
APPLY FOR
SCHOLARSHIPS & BENEFITS
The OCVTS Financial Aid Office is here to assist you with additional financial assistance programs. There may be available funding in the areas of; Governors Industry Vocations Scholarships for women and minorities, VA Benefits and funding for veterans and their family members, and scholarships through the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education.
NJGIVS Scholarships for Women & Minorities, Educational Veterans Benefits & Funding, Foundation for Vocational Technical Education Scholarship Program
NJ-GIVS - Governor's Industry Vocations Scholarship for Women & Minorities
After following link scroll down until you see title "NJ-GIVS - New Jersey Governor's Industry Vocations Scholarship for women and minorities"
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Total Students Applying for Financial Aid
(2022/2023)
$1,345,272
Total Federal Aid awarded to OCVTS Students
(2022/2023)
$55,000
Total Scholarships awarded to OCVTS Students
(2022/2023)
Financial Assistance is in Your Reach
Surprisingly, there is more funding available to trade school students than one would THINK! Why not reach out to see if you qualify for financial assistance.