Apply/Obtain FSA ID

• You must apply for an FSA ID if you have not already done so. This is your electronic signature that you will need throughout the Federal Student Aid process.

• If you are a dependent student, you and your parent must sign up for separate FSA IDs because the FAFSA will require both signatures. Federal guidelines will determine a student’s dependency status.

• If you already have an FSA ID and have completed the 2019-2020 FAFSA but did not list our institution as a recipient:

  • Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov

  • Click on ‘Make Corrections to Processed FAFSA’

  • Add Barber Tech Academy school code – 042435

• If you have an FSA ID but did not complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and follow the directions to complete the application online.

  • For assistance, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)

• Please keep your FSA ID and password secure and handy as you will need this information through the federal financial aid process.

FILL OUT FAFSA

• Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov

• If you are starting a new FAFSA, click on ‘Start a New FAFSA’. If you have begun filling out the application, click on the ‘’Login” button for returning users.

• Follow the directions throughout the application to ensure it is completed properly.

• Some documents that will be needed for completion are:

  • Previous year tax returns, if filed

  • Parents’ previous year tax returns (if dependent student)

  • FSA ID and password, parent’s FSA ID and password (for dependent student)

  • Valid email address

• Be sure to complete the entire application and enter our school code-042435. Once the application is completed and signed, take a deep breath! Our financial aid office will take it from there.

Interview with Our Financial Aid Office

• Once we receive your FAFSA, a representative of our financial aid team will contact you to complete this process.

• If there are any questions feel free to contact a member of our financial aid team at 803-937-5730.

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Agency State Approving Agency has approved our institution to offer Veterans Education and Training, “The GI Bill”.

To apply for VA Benefits:

• Go to www.ebenefits.va.gov apply online.

• Be sure to add Barber Tech Academy as the school to receive educational benefits. Our facility code is 2-8-0801-40.

• Once you have applied, notify a VA certifying official at the financial aid office in order to complete the process.

There are other sources of aid available for students who qualify.

Other Financial Aid Available:

• South Carolina Trade Adjustment Assistance Program (TAA)

• South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits

• Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) for Veterans (Chapter 31)