Financial Aid
Financial aid helps students pay for college. This financial assistance can cover educational expenses including tuition and fees, books, supplies, and transportation. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, work study, and loans. Financial aid awards may include a combination of these various types of aid.
Key Financial Aid Dates
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Priority filing deadline | December 5th, 2025 |
| Begin tuition payment and disbursement of refunds to students with aid offered | January 2nd, 2026 |
| Petition/appeal deadline for aid canceled due to last quarter of enrollment | January 7th, 2026 |
| Census date | January 16th, 2026 |
| Last date of attendance - no aid repayment due | February 19th, 2026 |
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Priority filing deadline | March 6th, 2026 |
| Begin tuition payment and disbursement of refunds to students with aid offered | March 31st, 2026 |
| Petition/appeal deadline for aid canceled due to last quarter of enrollment | April 3rd, 2026 |
| Census date | April 14th, 2026 |
| Last date of attendance - no aid repayment due | May 17th, 2026 |
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Priority filing deadline | June 1st, 2026 |
| Begin tuition payment and disbursement of refunds to students with aid offered | July 1st, 2026 |
| Petition/appeal deadline for aid canceled due to last quarter of enrollment | July 6th, 2026 |
| Census date | July 9th, 2026 |
| Last date of attendance - no aid repayment due | July 31st, 2026 |
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Priority filing deadline | August 1st, 2026 |
| Begin tuition payment and disbursement of refunds to students with aid offered | September 22nd, 2026 |
| Petition/appeal deadline for aid canceled due to last quarter of enrollment | September 25th, 2026 |
| Census date | October 6th, 2026 |
| Last date of attendance - no aid repayment due | November 9th, 2026 |
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Priority filing deadline | November 1st, 2026 |
| Begin tuition payment and disbursement of refunds to students with aid offered | January 5th, 2027 |
| Petition/appeal deadline for aid canceled due to last quarter of enrollment | January 8th, 2027 |
| Census date | January 20th, 2027 |
| Last date of attendance - no aid repayment due | February 21st, 2027 |
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Priority filing deadline | March 1st, 2027 |
| Begin tuition payment and disbursement of refunds to students with aid offered | April 6th, 2027 |
| Petition/appeal deadline for aid canceled due to last quarter of enrollment | April 9th, 2027 |
| Census date | April 20th, 2027 |
| Last date of attendance - no aid repayment due | May 24th, 2027 |
Standard Service Hours: In-Person and Phones
Monday through Thursday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday - closed (phones only 10:00am to 2:00pm)
Apply for Financial Aid
Check Status
Disburse and Access Funds
Find Financial Aid Eligible Programs
Maintain Your Aid Eligibility
Student Loan Exit Counseling
Change of Income
If you or your family have experienced a dramatic change in income or a loss of resources that was not reflected on your current FAFSA or WASFA, you may submit a Special Circumstances request to have your financial aid eligibility re-evaluated. Please note that increased financial need does not guarantee increased funding.
Additional Financial Aid Forms
Once you've filled out your application, if additional documents are required, the Financial Aid Office will notify you and post the requirements within your ctcLink account.
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