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Is your start date after 6/30/25?

We have special events throughout December to help you navigate the new 2025-2026 FAFSA application. We've divided these events up by campus, you have multiple dates to choose from, please choose the date below that works best for you!
Before joining a FAFSA Zoom, all students and contributors are required to have an authenticated FSA ID before completing a FASFA application.

Allow a minimum of 3 days for the FSA ID(s) to authenticate. Click below to complete this step
Click here to get FSA ID
Getting Started
We want your college education to be an affordable first step toward your future. Financial aid is assistance from government and private sources to help you pay for your education costs. You may be able to use a combination of aid types, such as grants, scholarships and student loans to help pay for your trade school education.
What is FAFSA?
FAFSA is an acronym which stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA will determine your eligibility for federal grants, educational loans, and possible work-study programs. Learn more from the video below!

How to Complete a FAFSA?

First you will need to create an FSA ID online at www.studentaid.gov.

Reminder, all students and contributors are required to have an authenticated FSA ID before completing a FAFSA application. Note: A contributor can be a parent(s) or spouse. Allow a minimum of 3 days for the FSA ID(s) to authenticate before joining a FAFSA ZOOM Meeting or Appointments.

If you need assistance while completing your FAFSA, check out the available resources below:

  • Register to attend a FAFSA Zoom Meeting
    Students are required to register in advance for the meeting. To ensure a positive experience, last entry is 10 minutes after the meeting starts.

Financial Aid Checklist

For students using Financial Aid, below are the documents needed to get started on securing your funding:
  • FSA ID
  • FAFSA Application
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Entrance Counseling
  • Master Promissory Note (MPN)
  • Allocation to Credit Form
UTI Scholarships & Grants
UTI is making more than 15 million in scholarships and grants available this year those who qualify. To learn how to apply and see a list of available opportunities, click on the button below.
  1. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.
  2. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures for UTI.
  3. Financial Aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.
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