Financial Aid Resources - Cosmetology & Esthetics Programs
Education is a big investment. The training you’ll receive at Ogle School increases your chances of finding a great career and it decreases your chance of being unemployed. You’ll be more likely to find an interesting, rewarding career in a field that offers a lot of opportunity. When you graduate from Ogle School, you stand a better chance of finding a job and making more money than your peers with less education. Combine that with greater opportunities for job satisfaction, and your Ogle School training becomes an investment that’s hard to beat! We suggest you download The Guide to Federal Student Aid and visit www.studentaid.ed.gov or www.finaid.org for more information.
Financial resources available to those who qualify:
- FEDERAL GRANTS are monies given to people to help pay for school. If you are awarded money, you do not have to pay it back. This is awarded based on financial need.
- DIRECT LOANS are borrowed monies through the U.S. Department of Education that must be repaid (with interest).
- DIRECT Subsidized Loans are awarded to students who show financial need and is interest-free while the student is in school. You must start to repay this loan beginning six months after you leave school.
- DIRECT Unsubsidized Loans are available to all students, regardless of financial need. Interest does start on this loan while the student is in school.
- DIRECT Plus Loans are only available for parents of Dependent Students. Financial need is not a consideration. If approved for this loan, the amount will be applied directly to the student’s account. If the loan is denied, the student may apply for the maximum amount available in an Direct Unsubsidized Loan.
Alternative loans can provide additional funding to assist students with their education. These are generally provided by banks and credit unions. We can provide you information on Alternative Loan options.
Scholarships are provided by some companies, professional associations, and religious groups to individuals or their family members seeking an education. Searching the internet is a great way to see what might be available to you. Some local libraries even offer free internet usage.
Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS) can help people with physical or mental disabilities prepare for, find, or keep a job. To find a location near you visit: https://www.twc.texas.gov or call 800-628-5115.
Veterans Affairs Education Benefits (VA) is available for people who are eligible for veterans benefits. You can download an application form at: www.gibill.va.gov or you may call 1-888-442-4551 to have an application form be mailed to you or for additional questions.
*All options above may not available at every location. Call toll free for more information.
Professional Judgement
Ogle School understands that despite all your financial planning to manage your school costs, sometimes your financial situation may change. For example, your household may no longer be receiving the amount of income reported on your 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that now affects your ability to cover your school costs. We may be able to help!
Professional Judgement Information
There can be certain situations that can create a challenge for you to cover your school costs, but this does not mean you have to stop your educational goals. Federal regulations allow schools to make limited exceptions or adjustments to information reported on your FAFSA, known as ‘Special and/or Unusual Circumstances’. Ogle uses ‘Professional Judgment’ to assess such circumstances to determine what additional assistance Ogle may be able to offer you. Each situation is considered on a case-by-case basis and will require additional supporting documentation. Due to the comprehensive nature of the review process, it may take approximately 4 – 6 weeks for a decision to be made regarding such requests. If you feel you have a special or unusual circumstance, please contact our office for more information.
What is a Special and/or Unusual Circumstance?
- Change in employment status, income or assets;
- Change in housing status (e.g., homelessness);
- Other changes or adjustments that impact the student’s costs or ability to pay for college.
This is not an exhaustive list. Ogle may use discretion to make appropriate, reasonable adjustments to reflect a student’s situation more accurately. These adjustments may or may not include an adjustment to your Cost of Attendance (COA), or your maximum aid limit.