Financial Aid

Financial aid may come in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study programs or a combination thereof. While the student is ultimately responsible for meeting educational costs, most TOCC students receive some source of student financial aid. It is expected that students who plan on attending TOCC will be responsible for tuition and fees and other college expenses incurred.

July 2020 Emergency Aid Reporting

Financial Aid

Financial aid may come in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study programs or a combination thereof. While the student is ultimately responsible for meeting educational costs, most TOCC students receive some source of student financial aid. It is expected that students who plan on attending TOCC will be responsible for tuition and fees and other college expenses incurred.

Student Emergency Relief Reporting

FAFSA Resources

FAFSA
Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid ID
Federal Student Aid FAQs

Staff Information

Financial Aid Office

finaid@tocc.edu

Nicole Boni

Financial Aid Officer

Diana Antone

Financial Aid Officer

Memo to All Students:
Updated Financial Aid Policy, Effective January 14, 2022

Financial Aid

Federal School Code: 037844

Important Notice: 

While the student is ultimately responsible for meeting educational costs, most TOCC students receive some source of student financial aid. A student’s financial need is determined by an analysis of his/her income (if dependent of a parent, then his/her parent’s income) and other financial resources considered as income (which may not be reported on the income tax form). It is expected that students who plan on attending TOCC will be responsible for tuition and fees and other college expenses incurred.

The number and amount of financial aid awards is subject to the availability of institutional, federal, and tribal funds. The type of aid and the amount awarded is also determined by the status of the student, established financial need, and the aid they are eligible to receive. TOCC complies with grant, tribal, and federal policies and guidelines in reference to the type of awards and grants received and also by the regulations of the Department of Education in reference to Title IV funds.

TOCC Financial Aid Verification Forms

Educational Purpose
Student Household
Size
Student Non-Tax Filer
Parent Non-Tax Filer
Parent Houshold Size

Completing Your FAFSA Application

To complete the FAFSA — Free Application for Federal Student Aid, click on https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch to begin the process. Follow the steps. If you have questions about the FSA ID, you can find the answers to frequently asked questions here. If you need assistance logging in with your FSA ID, you can contact 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).

  • Students will need their FSA ID to electronically sign their FAFSA
  • Parents will need their FSA ID if parent's information is being provided to complete the FAFSA
  • Step 3: Complete your FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov
  • TOCC School Code: 037844
  • Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) to update your FAFSA with IRS tax return information. If you have already submitted a FAFSA and would like to use the IRS DRT, click Login to start a correction. Once in the FAFSA, navigate to the "Finances" section, where the option to use the IRS DRT displays for eligible students and parents. You must indicate that you have completed a Federal tax return to be eligible to use the IRS DRT.
  • Step 4: Student Aid Report (SAR)
  • Student receives the SAR through email or regular mail-depends on which one selected. The school receives an electronic copy in about 5 - 7 days
  • Step 5: Award Determination and Award letter
  • Application packet is reviewed and an Award determination is done and an Award Letter is sent out. If the student IS selected for a process called "verification" by the Department of Education, the requirements must be met before an award will be determined.

Scholarship Opportunities

Gewkdag Scholarship

The 2021 Gewkdag Scholarship is awarded to recent High School/GED Graduates that will cover the cost of tuition/fees and $250 toward the cost of books. Eligible students are those that have recently graduated with a High School Diploma/GED Certificate from a school that is located on or near the Tohono O’odham Nation in the year 2021.

Requirements:

  1. First-time students must apply for funding within one year of their High School/GED Graduation Date (see application) 

  2. Register full-time (for 12 or more semester hours of credit) at Tohono O’odham Community College in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023

  3. Must maintain a 2.0 Semester GPA for 12 or more credits to be eligible for funding in the following semester

Gewkdag Scholarship Application

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Financial Aid Information and Other Resources

Financial aid may come in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study programs or a combination thereof. The financial assistance most commonly obtained by TOCC students comes through one or more of the following programs:

  • The Federal Pell Grant (Online application)

  • Tribal Affiliated Scholarships

  • The American Indian College Fund (Online application)

  • The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

  • The Federal Work-Study Program

Eligibility for financial assistance is based on a financial needs assessment. Factors considered in the assessment include:

  • Student’s expected family contribution (EFC) toward education

  • Whether student is enrolled full or part-time

  • The previous year’s household income (based on income tax returns)

  • Student’s status as a commuter or campus resident

​​Students must apply for financial aid prior to the beginning of the academic year or semester for which they plan to enroll. This will ensure the timely identification, processing and disbursement of funds for which you may be eligible. Application deadlines for financial assistance vary depending on the source of funding, therefore is crucial for the student to apply early.