Financial Aid
Important Information
(See Quick Reference below)
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IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND: SPRING 2021 OR SUMMER 2021 |
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND: AUTUMN 2021, SPRING 2022 OR SUMMER 2022 |
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Submit FAFSA application year 2020-21 |
Submit FAFSA application year 2021-22 |
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Use your income and tax information from 2018 |
Use your income and tax information from 2019 |
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FAFSA Priority deadline for Summer 2021: April 16 FAFSA Priority Verification deadline for Summer 2021: April 30 |
FAFSA Priority deadline for Autumn 2021: July 16 FAFSA Priority Verification deadline for Autumn 2021: July 30 |
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Financial Aid Quick Reference
Step 1: Complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) either on the computer or on your mobile phone through the myStudentAid app.
Make sure you complete the correct academic year and take your time. Mistakes made on the FAFSA can reduce the amount of financial aid you receive and delay the process.
1/3 of students at CSCC are selected for a process called verification. This may require the student and/or parent to submit additional documents. It is important to read the form entirely. Inaccurate or incomplete forms will not be accepted and will delay the awarding process.
This is an important step.
If awarded the Pell grant, please note that the funds you are eligible for are based on the number of credit hours enrolled. The Pell amount on the offer letter is the amount you will receive if enrolled full-time. For less than full time enrollment, the amount disbursed will be adjusted. If you plan to accept a student loan, your next steps are in the offer letter. For more information view: Types of Aid
Popular Financial Aid Videos
What does it mean to be selected for verification?
Do I have to reapply for financial aid each year?
Most Financial Aid questions can be answered by watching short Financial Aid videos. Visit FinancialAidTV.
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
