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.
Important News Concerning the 2025-26 FAFSA & Delays with 2024-2025 processing
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is expected to be available on or before December 1, 2024. The FAFSA for future years should be available on October 1.
The 2024-2025 FAFSA and WASFA are available now for students attending Summer 2024-Spring
2025.
Please see our FAFSA Simplification Act page for more details concerning delays to processing for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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.