Fortis College maintains a staff of financial aid professionals to assist students in obtaining the financial assistance they require to meet their educational expenses. Available resources include the federal grant and state aid programs, student loans from private lenders, and federal work-study opportunities, both on and off campus. Federal assistance programs are administered through the U.S. Department of Education. Any U.S. citizen, national, or person in the United States for other than temporary reasons who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment may apply for these programs. Most forms of financial assistance are available for each July 1 – June 30 award period. Every student considering application for financial aid should request a copy of the current guide, Do you need money for college or trade/career school?, published by the U.S. Department of Education. This important document may be obtained from the College’s Financial Aid Office or online at https://studentaid.gov/ and will assist persons in understanding eligibility requirements, the application process, deadlines, and the various forms of grants and loans available. In addition, the College’s Consumer Information Guide contains more detailed information about financial assistance programs. The Consumer Information Guide is available online at http://www.fortis.edu/.