A Financial Aid Application includes the following:
The submitted Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for domestic students and the CSS Profile for new international students. Students need to enter the Otis College code: 001251 in order to receive financial aid from the college. The following online resources are availble to assist students with completing their FAFSA: 7 Things You Need Before You Fill Out the 2022–23 FAFSA® Form, Filling Out the FAFSA Form (by Student Aid), How to Fill Out the FAFSA Form video (by the Department of Education), Video Tutorial for Completing the FAFSA (by AIE).
Once all required documentation is received, the Student Financial Services (SFS) Office will offer you financial aid based on your eligibility. An award letter providing guidance for accepting, reducing, or declining offered awards will be emailed to your Otis email address. If you are a first-time Otis College loan borrower, you will be required to complete a Master Promissory Note and an Entrance Counseling at www.studentaid.gov prior to receiving your first federal loan disbursement.
When completing your FAFSA online, you are encouraged to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
After the FAFSA is submitted, Otis College will electronically receive your FAFSA record. Students and applicants will be notified regarding any additional paperwork if required. All missing documents will be listed on the student’s Dashboard under “Financial Aid Requirements” at my.otis.edu.
If your file is selected for verification, you may be required to submit:
IRS Tax Return Transcript (and your spouse's, if married). To request an IRS Transcript, visit the IRS website, call 1-800-829-1040, or visit a local IRS office in person.