Applying for Financial Aid

Students can begin the application process by visiting the Federal Student Aid Website for additional information.

Charter Oak Federal School Code:

You will need Charter Oak's six-digit federal school code when completing the application which is: 032343.

Charter Oak State College understands that obtaining a college degree is an investment in your future and is dedicated to helping students reach their educational aspirations. We offer various financial aid programs, including grants, scholarships, and loans, to eligible students. The amount and type of assistance available through most programs are contingent upon factors such as financial need, enrollment plans, federal, state, and institutional allocations of annual funds, and student aid index (SAI).

To apply for federal student aid, a student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The College may also use FAFSA data to determine eligibility for other potential State and Institutional Aid to help further offset the cost of tuition. Students should apply for financial aid as soon as possible to be considered for funding that may be limited.   

For students who need help filling out the FAFSA, the online application has help text tools and a live chat option. Students also have the option to talk to someone by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243, TTY 1-800-730-8913).

After Completing the FAFSA:

Once a FAFSA is processed by the U.S. Department of Education, a “FAFSA Submission Summary” is generated and sent to the student. The SAR summarizes all of the information listed on the application. Students should review their SAR data to make sure information is correct and make any required changes at the FAFSA website.

The results of a student's FAFSA will automatically be be sent to the College’s Office of Financial Aid provided the College was listed on the application.

Typically, financial aid processing begins in May for the upcoming academic year and continues on an ongoing basis throughout the academic year.

Official notices from the College related to your financial aid package will be sent to the student’s Charter Oak email address.

Note: Financial aid eligibility issues must be resolved prior to packaging aid. FAFSA applications that are incomplete, have conflicting or discrepant data, or require additional information cannot be processed. Students are responsible for checking the status of their financial aid application and may be required to submit additional documentation to validate data from any source.