Financial Aid
Please note that our office will be closed to student services December 15 through December 19 for processing. In addition, the college will be closed for the holidays December 22 through December 26. Please plan accordingly.
Our response to email and phone calls will be delayed. We will respond to you as soon as we can and appreciate your patience.
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 | August 29th, 2025 |
| Begin tuition payment and disbursement of refunds to students with aid offered | September 23rd, 2025 |
| Petition/appeal deadline for aid canceled due to last quarter of enrollment | September 26th, 2025 |
| Census date | October 7th, 2025 |
| Last date of attendance - no aid repayment due | November 10th, 2025 |
| 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 |
Standard Service Hours: In-Person and Phones
Monday through Thursday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday - closed (phones only 10:00am to 2:00pm) *OPEN January 2 and January 9 for Winter start*
**December 15-19 the financial aid office is closed for processing
**December 22-26 the college is closed for winter break
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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Financial Aid