Application Process

Students must complete and mail the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to apply for federal and state grant, work-study and loan programs.  These forms are available at the UTB/TSC Financial Aid Office, any college financial aid office or any high school counselors' office.   Students may opt to apply on-line using FAFSA On The Web . Transmitting the application electronically allows the student to instantly verify the data entered and reduces the time needed to process the application at the Central Processing Center.

If you or your family has unusual circumstances (such as loss of employment) that might affect your need for student financial aid, submit the FAFSA, then provide current documentation and a written explanation of the circumstances to a financial aid advisor for review.

In addition to the completing the FAFSA, students must apply for admission to UTB/TSC.  The application form and required documentation must be submitted to the Admissions Office before the financial aid file can be processed.

Within four to six weeks, students will receive either a Student Aid Report (SAR) or a Student Aid Acknowledgement and must review the information for accuracy.  If any changes or corrections are required, the form must be corrected and mailed back to the Central Processing Center.

If UTB/TSC was listed on the SAR, the Financial Aid Office will electronically receive the students' data.  A Financial Aid Advisor will review the application and may need to request additional documentation from the student.  Once the file is completed and cleared, the student will receive an e-mail stating his/her eligibility status and/or award offer.