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
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| Date | |
|---|---|
| Last date of attendance - no aid repayment due | May 18th, 2025 |
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| Date | |
|---|---|
| Priority filing deadline | June 6th, 2025 |
| Begin tuition payment and disbursement of refunds to students with aid offered | July 1st, 2025 |
| Petition/appeal deadline for aid canceled due to last quarter of enrollment | July 3rd, 2025 |
| Census date | July 7th, 2025 |
| Last date of attendance - no aid repayment due | July 31st, 2025 |
| 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 |
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.