How to Apply for Financial Aid

Important Things to Know

Our FAFSA Priority Date is April 1, 2025 for 2025-2026 academic year. The priority date is not a cutoff date for FAFSA submission but instead gives students the priority to receive funds they are eligible for that have limited funding. The 2024-2025 FAFSA form is still available and is applicable to the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 semesters.

Foundation scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year opens January 1, 2025 and closes March 31, 2025.

Applying for Financial Aid

To apply for Federal Financial Aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Access the FAFSA at studentaid.gov using your FSA ID to sign in to the website.

Lake Area Tech does not make a Financial Aid Offer until you have been accepted for admission. Please make sure the Admissions Office has all of the required paperwork and that you have taken any required admission tests.

Eligibility Requirements

• Student must be a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen
• Student must be admitted to LATC in a qualified degree or certificate program
• Student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by LATC. The SAP policy can be found below.
• Student must maintain their federal student loan repayment and not have defaulted on the repayment.
• Student must not owe an overpayment of a federal loan or grant.

Complete the FAFSA

• The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may be filed beginning Oct. 1 each year.
• Applications submitted before April 1^st are given priority consideration for federal supplemental grants and federal work-study.
• The FAFSA will determine your dependency status. If you’re classified as dependent, you’ll need to provide information from your parents/contributors.
• Take your time and read all instructions. If you need assistance do not hesitate to contact the Lake Area Technical College Financial Aid Office.
• Provide consent in your application to use the FTI/FADDX tool, as it provides a quick and easy way to enter tax data and is a requirement to process the FAFSA form.
• Submit your FAFSA, then save a copy of your submitted information for your records.

Department of Education Videos

The Department of Education offers a variety of videos on the FSA ID, the FAFSA, and related financial aid topics. Check out these videos below:

Additional Financial Aid Resources

Take a moment to review the following policies that may affect your financial aid:

Verification Policy
The Verification process may select a students FAFSA form for additional information to be provided by the student within a restricted timeframe. This process may adjust your eligibility and Federal Financial Aid offers. Student’s selected will be contacted by the Financial Aid office via mail and will be notified by mail should these procedures result in an adjustment to the student’s SAI (student aid index) calculation.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is reviewed at the end of each billing period (each semester) for all students. The student’s transcripts are reviewed for each SAP requirement to maintain financial aid eligibility. Students who do not meet the standard after 1 semester will be placed on academic warning; failure to meet the standard the following semester will result in academic suspension and will require a SAP appeal with the SAP Committee.

Student Consumer Disclosure Information

Contact the LATC Financial Aid Office

Kayla Bossly, Director of Financial Aid
605-882-5284 ext. 255
Carrie Jordanger, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
605-882-5284 ext. 254
Julie Forman, Financial Aid Representative/VA Official
605-882-5284 ext. 301
Alex Conley, Financial Aid Administrative Assistant
605-882-5284 ext. 274