Paying for College
At ACTC, we believe no one should miss out on a college education because they think they can't afford it. That's why we offer the lowest tuition in the state and three ways to pay:
- Scholarships and Grants: funds that you don't have to repay
- Work-study: a program where you work (generally at the college) to earn money to help pay for
educational expenses.
- Loans: money that is lent to cover expenses, but MUST be repaid with interest. Keep in mind that you are responsible for repaying your student loans even if you don't graduate.
How do I sign up?
To receive financial aid, you'll need to start planning early and make sure all forms
are turned in on time.
To help you get started, we've broken the process into three easy steps:
If you wish to use financial aid for Fall 2021, Spring 2022 or Summer 2022, complete the 2021/2022 FAFSA. You will need the following documentation to assist you filling out the FAFSA:
- 2019 Tax Return and W2s for yourself
- 2019 Tax Return and W2s for your spouse (if you are currently married)
- 2019 Tax Return and W2s for your parent(s) that will reported on the FAFSA, (if a dependent student)
- Your parent will need to create an FSA ID in addition to yourself if not previously completed
If you wish to use financial aid for Fall 2022, Spring 2023 or Summer 2023, complete the 22/23 FAFSA. You will need the following documentation to assist you filling out the FAFSA:
- 2020 Tax Return and W2s for yourself
- 2020 Tax Return and W2s for your spouse (if you are currently married)
- 2020 Tax Return and W2s for your parent(s) that will reported on the FAFSA, (if a dependent student)
- Your parent will need to create an FSA ID in addition to yourself if not previously completed
Now that you've applied for Federal Financial Aid through the FAFSA, it’s not required, but it’s always a good idea to apply for additional scholarships that are offered through ACTC, the state, and other agencies, and that don't have to be repaid.
Let's make sure you haven't missed anything. For some students additional paperwork is needed. It’s important to visit your student self-service account and check your To-Do List to make sure you've got everything taken care of.
If there is nothing for you to do, you can use that page to review your awards. Just remember that if more documents are needed, you won’t be eligible for federal aid until they are turned in and processed.
