Financial Aid
Updates
- Most Financial Aid questions can be answered by watching short Financial Aid videos. We encourage you to watch the videos here.
- Stay in the know! View Student Central's facebook page
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**Students who are using their financial aid from another college to pay for courses at Columbus State (consortium agreement), click here for information.
- Registration for Summer semester is now OPEN! Complete the 2019-20 FAFSA application now! School code: 006867
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Important Dates for the Summer 2020 semester
Fee Payment Deadline: May 20
Summer Semester begins: May 25
- Scholarship money is available for in-demand certificates. View here!
Get your Financial Aid Award Letter EARLIER!
You can file your FAFSA for the upcoming school year as early as October 1 of the
previous year. Make sure you are completing the correct FAFSA year application!
Submitting your FAFSA early helps you meet deadlines and maximize your aid!
Financial Aid Quick Reference
Applying for Financial Aid can be intimidating, but we're here to help. Here's a quick overview of the process.
Step 1: Apply for Admission at Columbus State and fill out your FAFSA.
Step. 2: Complete your FAFSA (There may be some extra questions as you go through the process.
Step. 3: Review your financial aid award letter. Choose if you want to take out loans.
Step. 4: Receive Financial Aid
There are many options for paying for college, such as:
- Grants
- Loans
- Federal Work Study
- Scholarships
Every year, thousands of dollars in scholarships go unclaimed. Our unified scholarship system allows you to apply for dozens of scholarships with one application.
Popular Financial Aid Videos
What does it mean to be selected for verification?
Do I have to reapply for financial aid each year?
Financial Aid Fraud Notice
Columbus State Community College follows established guidelines for the prevention, identification of and response to indications of identity theft and financial aid fraud. This notice provides a summary of student rights, responsibilities and preventative measures regarding financial aid fraud. Fraud Notification
