Want to know your application status?
Just call us and we can tell you! Our number is (405) 974-2727. When the automated system comes on, hit zero.
- Do I need an appointment?
No. Just stop by during normal business hours: 8 am -5 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and Wednesday from 9 am -5 pm. In the summer, hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm, Wednesday from 9 am - 5 pm, and Friday 8 am - 12 pm. You can also call with questions: (405) 974-2727. - What is Student Financial Services?
Student Financial Services is a department within the Enrollment Management division that includes the financial aid function as well as the Cashier Counter, Bursar, and Student I.D. Office. - What are the office hours for Student Financial Services?
Enrollment Management offices, including Student Financial Services, usually work the following schedule:
Jan – May and Aug –Dec
Monday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
June & July
Monday thru Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm- How do I apply for federal financial aid?
Students must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid to apply for federal grants, loans, and work study. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete either the electronic FAFSA or to print out a paper FAFSA. UCO recommends completion of the electronic form which is faster and easier than the paper FAFSA. - What does "FAFSA" mean?
Students must fill out a "Free Application for Federal Student Aid", or "FAFSA", to apply for federal grants, loans, and work study. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete either the electronic FAFSA or to print out a paper FAFSA. UCO recommends completion of the electronic form which is faster and easier than the paper FAFSA. - What types of aid are potentially available?
Central students have awards from the following federal programs:
• Pell Grant
• Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
• Perkins Loan
• Federal Family Education Loan (including subsidized, unsubsidized, and PLUS loans)
• Work Study
• Academic Competitiveness Grant
• National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant
• Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant
Click here for detailed information online. The Federal Student Guide is also available in the Student Financial Services Office (NUC 141).
Central students also have awards from these Oklahoma programs:
• Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG)
• Oklahoma’s Promise (previously called the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program/OHLAP)- When should I fill out my FAFSA?
Students should complete their FAFSAs as early as possible. Each January, applications are available for the following academic year. Applications, however, can be processed up until the end of the term in which the student is enrolled. For that reason, when completing the FAFSA, students should be very careful to select the correct academic year. For instance, in January 2010, students may fill out 2009-10 applications for the Spring 2010 semester or 2010-11 applications for the Fall 2010 term. - What is the deadline for completing my FAFSA so the funds will be ready when school starts?
To allow adequate time for processing, UCO recommends filling out the FAFSA by:
May 31 (with file completion by June 30) for Fall semesters;
October 31 (with file completion by November 21) for Spring semesters;
April 1 (with file completion by April 30) for Summer semesters.- What is Central's school code?
Central's school code is 003152. Inclusion of this number on the FAFSA causes the application’s data to be sent to UCO. - Can I call the Central (FAFSA) Processor?
Yes, the telephone number is 1 (800) 433-3243. - If I am transferring to UCO from another school, what should I know about getting financial aid?
- UCO receives financial aid information about a student when the UCO school code is entered as part of an aid application. If the UCO school code is not part of the original application, the Student Aid Report (SAR) must be adjusted to include it (See next question for “How do I adjust my Student Aid Report (SAR)?
- When students transfer from an institution that expects them to receive federal aid, the student should notify them of the transfer to prevent pending aid from being distributed at the wrong institution.
- Financial aid will review coursework from the initial institution(s). Official transcripts must be on file with either the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or the Graduate College.
- Students under the age of 24 who were previously classified as independent by another institution should prepare to have their dependency status re-evaluated. Students can secure the ‘Request for Dependency Override’ from NUC 141 or via this link. The completed form and the required documentation must be returned either in person, via the mail (UCO Box 162, 100 N University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034) or by fax at (405) 340-7658. Completed requests are reviewed as soon as possible.
- As with all aid applications, verification documents may be required. All requested documents must be submitted before the application is processed.
- In order to avoid late payment penalties, applications must be completed by June 30 For Fall Semesters,Wednesday before Thanksgiving For Spring Semesters, and April 30 For Summer Semesters.
- How do I adjust my Student Aid Report (SAR)?
Student Aid Reports (SARs) can be updated either online or over the telephone. To update the SAR online, go to fafsa.ed.gov and update the application with UCO’s school code of 003152. This can also be done over the phone. Call (800) 433-3243. The phone call option requires the student to have access to their Date Release Number (DRN). It is located in the upper right hand corner of the paper SAR.
- What does it mean when you are selected for verification?
Students are randomly selected for verification by the Department of Education. Verification is a process where the Financial Aid office is required to review student and/or student’s parent(s) tax records and compare them with the information that is provided in the FAFSA application. - How long does the verification process take to complete?
The verification process can take up to four weeks to occur based upon the date that the last required document was received. - I can’t find my W-2s. What should I do?
Additional copies of W-2s can be obtained directly from the IRS. The IRS will fax the document to UCO at the student’s request. The fax number is (405) 340-7658. The IRS will also fax it to the student directly. This service is free as long as a transcript is ordered. - How long does it take for UCO to receive FAFSA results?
FAFSA data that is submitted electronically is usually received within two weeks of the completion of the online FAFSA. Results from paper forms are usually available at around four weeks. During high traffic periods (like the beginning of a semester), both could take longer. Please note that UCO only accepts the FAFSA date from students that are already admitted (although this is very likely to change).
- What are the general requirements for receiving financial aid?
- Applicants for federal and state aid programs generally must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need (except for some loan programs).
- Applicants must have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
- Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working towards a UCO degree or in a certificate program at UCO.
- Applicants cannot be in default on a student loan or in repayment to a federal grant program.
- Applicants must meet UCO’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy requirements. Click here to view UCO’s SAP Policy.
- What is a consortium agreement, and does UCO have general consortium agreements with other Oklahoma colleges/universities?
A Consortium Agreement is a contract between two colleges/universities that recognizes the registration of a student at each site for financial aid purposes. It also certifies that only one of the two colleges/universities will administer Title IV financial aid for the student.
The Consortium Agreement refers to the two colleges/universities as the “Home Campus” and the “Visiting Campus”: The Home Campus is the school where the student is fully matriculated and from which he/she will get a degree. The Visiting Campus is where the student temporarily takes courses, whose credits will be transferred back to his/her “Home Campus”.
Central has general consortium agreements with the following:
• East Central University
• Eastern Oklahoma State College
• Langston University
• Northeastern State University
• Northwestern Oklahoma State University
• Oklahoma Christian University
• Oklahoma City Community College
• Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
• Redlands Community College
• Rose State College- What is the minimum number of hours required to receive financial aid?
Federal Pell Grant eligibility requires undergraduate students to be enrolled with the intention of completing a degree or certificate. Other grant and loan programs require undergraduate students must be enrolled in 6 credit hours to be considered for federal financial aid. Graduate students must be enrolled in 5 credit hours for federal loan eligibility.
- Does financial aid consider audited courses?
Audited courses are NOT considered for financial aid eligibility.
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