Submitting the FAFSA
​Students seeking Federal Financial Aid should complete the free application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) after October 1 online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. GRTS’s federal school code is 005531 and priority submission date is July 1 for fall admission  For Missouri students, the FAFSA must be submitted by February 1 for state grants.

After your FAFSA has been submitted you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail or by email within a few weeks from the central processor. You will need to review your information for accuracy. If any changes need to be made you can make these. If you list Grand River Technical School’s Title IV School code (005531), ​your FAFSA information will be received by our financial aid office.  This information allows us to determine your financial aid. This information will notify you if you qualify for Missouri's A+ and Pell Grant.
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Students selected for Verification Students will be notified by the financial aid office that they have been selected for verification on their FAFSA. This notification, sent by GRTS’s Financial Aid Office, will direct you on areas that need corrections made. Corrections to your FASFA are needed before any further processing can occur.
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Financial aid awards will not be finalized until the GRTS Financial Aid Office has completed the student’s verification.
If you have questions, please call 660.646.3414
                                                                                           Grand River Technical School
                                                                                                  Financial Aid Office
                                                                                                    1200 Fair Street
                                                                                               Chillicothe, MO 64601

IRS Tax Return Transcript Request Process
Federal income tax filers chosen for verification (students and parents) who elect not to use the IRS Data Retrieval Process or do not qualify to use the IRS Data Retrieval Process must submit an original IRS Tax Transcript to the financial aid office. To request a transcript from the IRS, select one of the following methods. Your Federal income tax return must be accepted by the IRS and you must pay your IRS tax liability, if applicable, before you can request a transcript.
Get Transcript Online:
  1. Go to www.irs.gov/transcripts
  2. Click on the “Get Transcript Online” box.
  3. Log in or create an account.
  4. Enter all requested information. Be sure to use the address currently on file with the IRS.
  5. A PDF of the requested document will be presented online for saving or printing.

Get Transcript By Mail:
  1. Go to www.irs.gov/transcripts
  2. Click on the “Get Transcript by Mail” box.
  3. Enter information for all required fields.
  4. Be sure to use the address currently on file with the IRS.
  5. If successful, tax transcripts will be received by the requester within 10 business days.

IRS form 4506-T or 4506-T-EZ:
  1. Go to www.irs.gov
  2. Choose “Forms and Instructions”.
  3. Choose 4506-T Form.
  4. Fill out all required fields.
  5. Print form and follow the “General Instructions” section at bottom of the form to submit.

Income Verification Express Service:
  • 1-800-908-9946

*The IRS now redacts sensitive information from the Tax Return Transcripts including but not limited to:
  • Last 4 digits of any SSN listed.
  • First 4 characters of the last name of any individual.
  • First 6 characters of the street address, including spaces.
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Due to this change it is imperative that the student/parent communicate with the Financial Aid Office at Grand River Technical School which student the tax return transcript is being provided for.

** If you are unable to obtain the required Federal Tax Return Transcript(s) by using one of the above methods you will need to contact the IRS at 800-829-1040 or visit your local Internal Revenue Service Office to obtain a copy.
The Grand River Technical School adheres to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, handicap, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, or sex in admissions, educational programs, activities, financial aid, and employment.
Public Notice - Non Discrimination Statement - Chilliocthe RII School District
The Chillicothe R-II School District complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the American Disabilities Act (ADA). It is the policy of the school district that no person, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap, shall be discriminated against in employment, educational programs and activities or admissions. Inquiries or complaints concerning the Chillicothe R-II School District’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title II, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 or the American Disabilities Act (ADA) may be directed to: Superintendent Office, Chillicothe R-II School District, P.O. Box 530, Chillicothe, Missouri, 64601. (660-646-4566).