Know Your FAFSA Status
To keep your financial aid application moving forward, it's important to check back on your financial aid status. We're working to process FAFSAs as quickly as we can, but sometimes we need to reach out to you for additional documents.
- Still waiting for your Financial Aid package? For students who are waiting for a financial aid package, please submit requested items to enable us to complete your financial aid package. To track your status, Log into CougarWeb and review your Financial Aid Checklist for next steps. If you have already submitted requested documents, please allow up to 7-10 business days for processing. Continue to watch your Columbus State email (Log in to CState Email) for communications from CState’s Financial Aid Office.
- No issues? Your Financial Aid package may be ready. For all students who completed their FAFSA by the priority deadline, and had no issues with their application, your aid package may have already arrived. To track your status, Log into CougarWeb and review your Financial Aid Checklist.
Below is a guide to help you determine next steps based on your current FAFSA status:
What is Your FAFSA Status?
My FAFSA is Complete. No corrections are needed:
You’ve completed your 2024 FAFSA and entered Columbus State’s school code (006867). Next steps:
- Review your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) to see your preliminary federal aid eligibility. You received your FSS upon completing your FAFSA. We are preparing financial aid packages daily and will notify you through your CState student email when your aid package is ready for review.
- If you’re a new Columbus State student, be sure to complete your admissions application, select your academic program of choice, complete placement, attend Orientation, and register for your classes. Call us if you have any questions at 614-287-5353.
My FAFSA is complete but there are issues that must be resolved:
Review your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) to confirm your next steps. If the college must confirm the information you entered on your FAFSA, or if there is conflicting information on your aid application and your student records, processing your FAFSA will be delayed due to technical challenges with Federal Student Aid systems.
- Please watch your CState email for financial aid alerts and submit requested documents as soon as possible. Don’t put it off.
- Don’t let the delays keep you from choosing your academic program and registering for your classes. If your application is sent promptly, we'll do our best to process it before tuition is due.
- The Financial Aid Office will process your aid once all required documents are submitted. We can help you keep your registration on track while your aid is being processed.
- Have questions? You can contact us at finaid@cscc.edu or 614-287-5353, visit Student Central, or chat live with a specialist online at cscc.edu/financialaid.
FAFSA? I’ve not yet completed my application:
It’s not too late to file your FAFSA. Don’t leave money for college on the table. Most students are eligible for some form of federal student aid. Don’t delay; complete your FAFSA today!
- Visit www.studentaid.gov to begin your application.
- Include Columbus State’s school code (006867) to allow us to receive your FAFSA data to complete your financial aid package.
- Need help? Contact us at finaid@cscc.edu or 614-287-5353, visit Student Central, or chat live with a specialist online at cscc.edu/financialaid.
What if tuition is due before I receive my financial aid?
When paying tuition, remember you have options. You can arrange with the college to pay tuition and fees in full, in part, over time after the deadline, or to defer payment (for a fee) later in the term. Know your payment options:
How can I get help?
We’re committed to helping you navigate the FAFSA so you can get the financial aid you’re eligible for and develop a plan to graduate debt-free. There are also lots of helpful video resources on FinancialAidTV. You can contact us at finaid@cscc.edu or 614-287-5353, visit Student Central, or chat live with a specialist online at cscc.edu/financialaid.