NOTE: Financial aid cannot be disbursed to a student until the final high school transcript or GED has been received.

2. Complete the Stark State Financial Aid Title IV Authorization Form

3. Apply for Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Students and parents of dependent students need a PIN. Once received (usually between 24 and 48 hours if emailed), the PIN allows you to electronically sign the FAFSA and to e-sign the Master Promissory Note for student loans. Access the United States Department of Education Pin Web site at http://www.pin.ed.gov to apply.

4. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web
The Stark State federal school code is 011141. Access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. We recommend that you complete the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet before beginning the Web application.

Once your FAFSA has been processed, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the United States Department of Education as well as a notice from the Ohio Board of regents advising you of your eligibility for the Ohio Institutional Grant (OIG) or the Ohio College Opportunity grant (OCOG).
NOTE: Deadline filing date for the OIG and OCOG is October 1.

If it is determined that additional information is required before your aid eligibility can be established, the Financial Aid Office will notify you by mail of the needed items. Please respond promptly to the requests.

A financial award notification advising you of your eligibility will be issued once your file is complete. Please follow all instructions included in your award notification carefully.

Summer applicants should visit or call the Financial Aid Office, 330-494-6170, Ext. 4301 as soon as the have registered for summer classes. Summer Financial Aid Application is required.

Late Applicants
The financial aid office will process late applications as quickly as possible; however, late applicants should seek other means to meet payment deadlines and purchase books until financial aid funds can be released.