SC WINS Scholarship Programs

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Industrial Electronics Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Mechatronics Technology
Welding/Industrial Maintenance
Basic Electrician
Industrial Electrician
Production Operator
Basic Industrial Maintenance
Industrial Maintenance – Mechanical & Electrical I, II
Mechatronics I, II, III
Basic Welding
Intermediate Welding
Welding Fundamentals

BUSINESS

Logistics (Flex Option)

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Computer Programming
Network Security & Information Assurance
Database
Internetworking CISCO
Network Engineering MCSE
Network Specialist

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Criminal Justice
Fire Science/Criminal Justice/EMT

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Development

ENGINEERING

Electronics Engineering Technology
Electronic Instrumentation Technology
Engineering Technology Programming
Engineering Design Technology
Computer Aided Design I, II (Flex Option)

HEALTH SCIENCE/NURSING

Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiologic Technology
Fire Science/Criminal Justice/EMT
Medical Assisting/Administrative Office Tech
Patient Care Technology/Biological Science
Medical Assisting
Emergency Medical Technician
Patient Care Technician
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mammography
Associate Degree Nursing (Transition&Flex Options)
RN to BSN Transfer-USC Upstate
Practical Nursing (Flex Option)
Certified Nursing Assistant

TRANSPORTATION

Automotive Technology
Basic Diesel Maintenance
Professional Truck Driving
Undercar Specialist

The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) electronically transfers your federal tax return information into your FAFSA form.

• Log in to your current FAFSA form or start a new application at studentaid.gov.
• In the financial section of the online form, you will see a “Link to IRS” button if you are eligible to use the IRS DRT.
• Click the “Link to IRS” button and log in with your FSA ID to be transferred to the IRS to retrieve your info.
• Once at the IRS site, enter your information exactly as it appears on your federal income tax return and click the “Submit” button.
• Check the “Transfer My Tax Information into the FAFSA form” box, and click the “Transfer Now” button.
• You will know that your federal tax return information has been successfully transferred because the words “Transferred from the IRS” will display in place of the IRS information in your FAFSA form.

The IRS DRT can be used by both students and parents. Click here to learn more about the IRS DRT.

Helpful Hints for Using the DRT

• Have your taxes in front of you and enter the address as it appears on your return.
• The address on file is typically the address on your most recent return.
• Spelling out the word “street” rather than using the abbreviation “st” can be enough to cause an error.
• Addresses on the IRS system are auto-corrected through a United States Postal Services software and may not match what you put on your tax return.
• If you have entered your address as it appears on your return and it does not work, try using the standardized version of your address. To get a standardized version of your address go to the USPS website and search by Zip Code.  Enter the address and click find.

If you still have problems, the IRS.gov Website help desk can be reached at 1-800-829-1040 (Monday through Friday) 7 am – 7 pm (Eastern Standard Time).

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If you are a Dependent Student, you will need your parent’s or guardian’s tax information to complete the FAFSA.  You can import this data into your application using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (see below).

Independent Student

An independent student is one of the following: at least 24 years old, married, a graduate or professional student, a veteran, a member of the armed forces, an orphan, a ward of the court, or someone with legal dependents other than a spouse, an emancipated minor or someone who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Get additional information to determine your dependency status.

Dependent Student

A student who does not meet any of the criteria for an independent student.

You will be able to save your application if for any reason you can’t finish it in one session.

If you want step by step help, this video shows a complete walk through of the FAFSA:

(You will need to start the video from the beginning.)

After you have submitted the FAFSA:

• Your Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number, if you are not a U.S. citizen
• Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
• OCtech School Code: 006815. Be sure to use this school code to have your information automatically sent to our office.