The following types of financial aid are available at Chisholm Trail Technology Center.
The Federal Pell Grant provides a foundation of aid, to which assistance from other federal and non-federal sources may be added. Pell Grants do not have to be repaid. The Federal Pell Grant is a federally funded grant program which provides funds for educational expenses to adult students who attend post-secondary education. If the student withdraws from school, the grant payments will terminate. The family financial situation determines whether a student may receive a grant and the amount of the grant. Grant amounts are determined yearly based on federal funding of the Pell Grant program. All students who are eligible and make application will receive a Federal Pell Grant.
Criteria for Pell Grant
- You must be enrolled as a full-time student in an eligible program for the purpose of obtaining a certificate.
- You must be U.S. citizen or national or an eligible non-citizen.
- You must have financial need.
- You must have a high school diploma, GED or show ability to benefit.
- You must not be in default on any Title IV, HEA loan and you must not owe a refund on any Title IV, HEA grant received for attendance at any institution as evidenced by a signed statement and financial aid transcripts.
- You must be registered with Selective Service (males only, at least 18 years of age and born after December, 1959).
Students who receive financial aid must maintain satisfactory academic progress in the course of study they are pursuing according to the standards of Chisholm Trail Technology Center. Also, please be advised that a conviction for any drug offense during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving Title IV, HEA program funds, under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs, will result in the loss of eligibility for any Title IV, HEA grant, loan, or work-study assistance.
Steps to Apply
If an applicant would rather fill out a paper copy, stop by the Financial Aid Office on campus.
Documents Required for Financial Aid
Students who apply for federal financial aid need to privide student or parent tax forms plus W-2's from the previous year.
Disbursement
CTTC has two payment periods per award year, and Pell Grants will typically be disbursed twice a year, dependent upon when the student enrolled in the major, and on whether the majority of the hours in a payment period fall within that award year.
Financial aid funds will be disbursed through the Student Accounts Office. The student must show a photo ID to receive their disbursement.
Students will be paid the first time based upon the fact that they are enrolled. Satisfactory academic progress will be monitored before further disbursements will be made.
Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program (OTAG)
You must meet all of the general eligibility requirements listed for the Federal Pell Grant Program, must be an Oklahoma resident, attend an approved Oklahoma school and must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Oklahoma G.I. Bill
Benefits under this bill allow tuition-free training to Oklahoma veterans who meet the criteria.
Veteran's Benefit
Students may apply for Chapters 30,31,32,34 or 106 benefits, if they meet eligibility requirements.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Assistance is provided to individuals who are at least 1/4 Indian and listed on tribal rolls. Tribes handle assistance through tribal and area offices. Grants may provide tuition, supplies and living expenses while students are in school.
Workforce Investment Act (W.I.A.)
Services will be provided through a one-stop delivery system. Northwest Technology Center is an eligible provider for WIA and provides a variety of services from employment information to financial aid for training and education programs.
Vocational Rehabiliation
Eligibility is determined by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Application is made through the Vocational Rehabilitation Center. Funding amounts are determined by the department of vocational rehabilitation.
Otha Grimes Scholarships
This scholarship is usually offered twice a year to students who might not qualify for other financial aid.
Scholarships are to be used for expenses that directly relate to a student attending a technology center class. Allowable expenses include: tuition, books, uniforms, conference registration fees, school supplies, childcare, if not paid by another source.
Applications for the Otha Grimes scholarship may be downloaded in the following formats:
- PDF Format
- MS Word Format
For more information about the Otha Grimes scholarship, please contact Sheri Beltz, Financial Aid Coordinator at 405.729.8324 ext. 225.
13th Year Scholarship - currently being revised.
Financial Aid Handbook and Consumer Information
2011-2012 Financial Aid Handbook is available in the Financial Aid office.
The following handbook is available in PDF format (Adobe Acrobat Reader required for viewing):
Contact Information
For more information about financial assistance, contact
Sheri Beltz at 405.729.8324 ext. 225.