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 for Spring Quarter 2025
| March 7, 2025 | Spring Quarter file complete priority deadline |
| March 12, 2025 | Holds preventing drop for nonpayment We hold you in your classes if you completed your financial aid file by March 7. A F02 hold may be placed on your account. This is a positive hold and indicates that your classes are held and you are not dropped for nonpayment. |
| March 28, 2025 |
Confirmation of academic progress |
| April 1, 2025 | Aid disbursement begins We assume fulltime enrollment but you are not required to enroll fulltime. If you do not plan to register fulltime (12+ credits) , please submit an Enrollment Update to avoid delays in disbursing your aid. |
| April 2, 2025 | Spring quarter begins |
| April 15, 2025 | Census date |
| May 18, 2025 | Last date of attendance - no aid repayment due You must attend classes through at least the 60% of the quarter to avoid a potential repayment of aid received. |
Important News Concerning the 2025-26 FAFSA and WASFA
The 2025-2026 FAFSA and WASFA are available NOW for students planning to attend Summer 2025 to Spring 2026. Apply as soon as possible and be sure to meet the deadline for the quarter you wish to start receive funding. Refer to our Important Dates and Deadlines page for details.
The 2024-2025 FAFSA and WASFA are still available for students attending Summer 2024-Spring 2025.
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.