Applying for Federal and/or State Financial Aid

Although it is not necessary to apply for admission to SOWELA prior to applying for financial aid, the process will flow more smoothly if you have already been admitted.

1. For Pell grant, Federal Work Study, Academic Competitive Grant, GO Grant, and TOPS, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be completed either online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or by completing a paper application and mailing it in the envelope provided. Be sure to enter SOWELA’s school code, which is 005467.

2. When completing and submitting the application online, be sure to sign with your PIN (Personal Identification Number) and your parent’s PIN, if applicable. If you and/or your parent’s do not have a PIN, one can be obtained at www.pin.ed.gov . You may also print, sign, and mail the signature page instead of obtaining a PIN.

3. Once confirmation has been received that the FAFSA has been processed and sent to SOWELA, contact the financial aid office at 337-491-2689.