Students Transfering to Otis
A student's financial aid is not automatically transfered to the college. Students should first add Otis (Federal School Code: 001251) to their FAFSA. Transfer students who wish to take out federal and private loans will need to fill out new loan documents for Otis.
Students who have loans should make sure that they have exited their previous school properly and have notified the previous school's Financial Aid Department so that no disbursements occur. Disbursement at the previous school would mean that the Otis Financial Aid Office could not offer the same amount aid or may have to delay until the previous school has returned the funds. Students may have to turn in an in-school deferment for federal loans and an enrollment verification (from the Office of Registration and Records) for your private loans.
Students with California State Grants (Cal grants) should file a change of school through the webgrant portal. If a student is going to be away for a term or more, the student should file a leave of absence form. Students from a community college should be careful regarding taking out calgrants since it reduces the yearly eligibility award level. Students may request a community college leave of absence to keep their eligibility at the full amount while going through community college.
Students who have loans should make sure that they have exited their previous school properly and have notified the previous school's Financial Aid Department so that no disbursements occur. Disbursement at the previous school would mean that the Otis Financial Aid Office could not offer the same amount aid or may have to delay until the previous school has returned the funds. Students may have to turn in an in-school deferment for federal loans and an enrollment verification (from the Office of Registration and Records) for your private loans.
Students with California State Grants (Cal grants) should file a change of school through the webgrant portal. If a student is going to be away for a term or more, the student should file a leave of absence form. Students from a community college should be careful regarding taking out calgrants since it reduces the yearly eligibility award level. Students may request a community college leave of absence to keep their eligibility at the full amount while going through community college.
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9045 Lincoln Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90045
Telephone 310 665 6800