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Updated April 27th, 2010  Print This Page

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A number of state and federal financial assistance programs are available to adult students, attending full-time and part-time, to help with educational expenses including: tuition, books, and other educational costs.

These assistance programs include:

  • Federal Pell Grants
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
  • ACG Grant (Academic Competitiveness Grant)
  • Federal Work Study (FWS) Program
  • Utah Centennial Opportunity Program in Education (UCOPE)
  • Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP)

Eligibility

To be eligible for any of these grants, students must:

  • Have financial need.
  • Have a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) Certificate, or pass the Ability to Benefit Test.
  • Be enrolled as a regular student working toward a certificate or degree in an eligible training program of 600 hrs or more.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • Have a valid Social Security number.
  • Register with the Selective Service, if required.
  • Maintain satisfactory progress and attendance in occupational training activities.

Note: College programs/courses must meet federal eligibility criteria to participate in financial assistance (PELL, LEAP, SEOG, UCOPE, and Federal Work Study).

Programs under 600 hrs in length do not meet eligibility criteria to receive funding. Some of these programs are:

  • Apprenticeship Programs
  • Driver Education
  • Nail Technician
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Real Estate
  • Stand Alone Math
  • Workplace Literacy

Steps to Apply for Financial Aid:  (2009-2010 applications no longer accepted for new enrollments as of April 26, 2010)

  1. Go to fafsa.gov
  2. If students are planning on attending our college between July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011, they will need to fill out the 2010-2011 application. Students will need the following items:
    • 2009 Federal tax forms
    • 2009 W-2 forms
    • Child Support paid or received in 2009
      (Note: the Financial Aid Office may request more information at a later time)
    • Students will be asked what college they would like their information sent to. The Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College’s number is: 015526.
    • If students provide an e-mail address, they will receive confirmation from the Department of Education within 3-5 days of submission. If students did not provide an e-mail address, they will receive mailed confirmation at the address provided within 10-14 days.
    • In order to see if students are eligible, they should call the OWATC Financial Aid Office (801-627-8327) at least ten (10) days AFTER submitting their application online. They MUST have input our school code in order for the college to have your information.

Federal Work Study (FWS)

The Federal Work Study Program pays eligible students to work part-time while they are enrolled and attending classes at the College. Many work study positions are available on and off-campus year round. Eligibility is assessed when students submit application for student aid.

ACG Grants

The Academic Competitive Grant (ACG) program is for low-income first and second year students who have met state standards of rigorous academics at the high school level. Students must meet ALL requirements to qualify for the ACG Grant:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • Must be eligible for Pell grant funding.
  • Must be enrolled in the first or second year of their program of study.
  • Must be enrolled at least half time in a certificate program.
  • Must have completed a “rigorous” high school curriculum.

Please see the financial aid staff for additional information.

Veterans Administration Benefits

OWATC supports VA educational benefits.  Please call 801-627-8309 for an appointment.

Military veterans may be eligible for educational benefits from the Veterans Administration. Students must attend 22 or more hours of training each week to receive full-time benefits. Benefit amounts for students enrolled in less than 22 hours of training each week will be pro-rated.

The OWATC does not participate in the new Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 bill) because the college is NOT a degree-granting institution.

Steps to Apply for Veterans Administration Benefits:

  1. Fill-out and submit an application available in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
  2. Meet with a VA coordinator to review application.
  3. Students who qualify for benefits will be notified by a written notice of eligibility from the Veterans Administration. This notice will show the amount and the length of time for which students are eligible.

CLICK HERE for more information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Scholarship and Financial Aid Office
Location: SS126, Student Services Bldg.
Hours: Mon-Thurs – Walk in from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Appointments only:  2:00-5:00 p.m.
Fri – Walk in from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – No afternoon appointments
Phone: 801-627-8327