Financial Aid
Updates
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Important Dates for the upcoming Autumn 2020 semester
FAFSA Priority Deadline: July 17
Financial Aid Verification Priority Deadline: July 31
Fee Payment Deadline: August 26
Autumn Semester begins: August 31
- Most Financial Aid questions can be answered by watching short Financial Aid videos. We encourage you to watch the videos here.
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- It's not too late to apply for financial aid for summer semester. Complete the 2019-20 FAFSA application now! School code: 006867
- 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
