Financial Aid

Summary How to get a copy of an IRS Tax Return Transcript IRS Contact Information An IRS Tax Return Transcript can be ordered online at irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript or by calling the IRS automated phone tool at (800) 908-9946. When a tax... Read More

Summary Information on the verification process when applying for financial aid Overview Because every FAFSA can't be checked for accuracy, the U.S. Department of Education has set up the verification process as a "checks and balances" system.... Read More

Summary How minimesters affect the disbursement of financial aid funds Disbursement Timing We can't disburse any financial aid funds for a class until you have been reported as actively attending. If you're taking a four- or eight-week... Read More

Summary Financial aid available to students enrolled less than full-time Overview You do not have to be a full-time student to receive aid; however, the amount you qualify for will be reduced if you are less than full-time. For financial aid purposes... Read More

Summary How to determine FAFSA dependency status  Dependency Requirements The Department of Education provides a list of questions to determine whether you need to include your parents' income on your FAFSA. You can find the list on the... Read More

Summary Types of financial assistance available for students Overview Federal grants, direct loans, work-study, and scholarships are available to students based on need and eligibility. The first step in applying for financial assistance is filling... Read More

Summary How to apply for or retrieve a FSA ID number FSA ID Definition The FSA ID is used to add a further layer of security to your FAFSA. If you haven’t yet created an FSA ID, you can create one on the Federal Student Aid website.   If you... Read More

Summary A-B Tech's federal school code for financial aid FAFSA Code Our federal school code is 004033. This should be entered when filling out a FAFSA to ensure your FAFSA is sent to A-B Tech. If you didn't include A-B Tech's school... Read More

  Summary The steps to applying for financial aid Instructions All the steps for applying for financial aid are on our website. Go to abtech.edu/applyforaid. It can take approximately two to four weeks to complete the financial aid application... Read More

Summary Overview of direct loans (student loans) and how to apply Direct Loans Overview Direct loans are available for students who are actively attending at least six credit hours in a qualifying program and are in good academic standing. Direct... Read More