Financial Aid Checklist

1) Apply for Admission. To receive priority consideration for available financial aid funds, complete your admission application file on time. 

2) Get Your PIN (Personal Identification Number) at http://www.pin.ed.gov: Plan to file your FAFSA online and e-sign it with a Federal Student Aid PIN. Students and parents may request PINs now. Having a PIN will make filing the online FAFSA a totally paperless process (but don't forget to print the confirmation page).

3) Fill out the FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov  Have your FAFSA information sent to ACTCM by entering school code 030782. Please don't wait until you have been admitted to file your FAFSA. NOTE: Submitting a paper FAFSA will dramatically increase the time it takes to process your application. Electronic filing is recommended.

4) In addition to completing the FAFSA, all MSTCM students must also complete the ACTCM Supplemental Financial Aid Form, which you can get a copy in the financial aid office or download from the F.A. Forms page.

5) Once the FAFSA has been processed, it is transmitted to ACTCM electronically. You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that lists the information reported on the FAFSA. Any errors or changes in information on the SAR should be reported to the Financial Aid Office.

6) ACTCM will send you an Award Notification Letter to notify you of your eligibility. Please read all the information included in your Award Letter Packet and return your Federal Stafford Loan Request Form within 2 days from the date of receipt to the ACTCM Financial Aid Office as well as complete any other information requested.

7) If needed, contact the Office of Financial Aid.