Financial Aid
Scholarship deadline: June 23
Apply for a scholarship today! Scholarship information
File Your FAFSA First!
You can file your FAFSA for the upcoming school year as early as October 1 of the previous year. Submitting your FAFSA early helps you meet deadlines and maximize your aid!
Updates:
Beginning with the 2017-18 award year, students may be eligible to receive 150% of their scheduled Pell award for the award year. This provision is called "Year-Round Pell."
If you choose to attend Summer semester as well as Autumn and Spring semesters, you may be eligible for up to a total 150% of Pell Grant funding for the award year. If you enroll full time for Autumn, Spring and Summer semesters, the maximum 12 semesters of eligibility would be equal to approximately four years of enrollment or 600%. Continue to check your CSCC student email and visit Federal Pell Grants for more details.
Late Registration is ending! Starting Autumn Semester 2018, Columbus State will no longer allow students to register for a class after the first session meets. More Information
Attending Summer semester 2018?
Make sure to complete your 2017-18 FAFSA using 2015 tax information. Continue to check both your CSCC student email and Financial Aid Self-Service located on your CougarWeb account for required documents or your award letter!
- FAFSA Deadline for Summer 2018 semester: April 23, 2018
- Priority Verification Deadline for Summer 2018 semester: April 27, 2018
Summer semester starts Monday, May 28, 2018
Fee payment deadline is Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
The Summer Financial Aid Book Allowance and Disbursement Dates have been posted! For additional dates view the Summer semester academic calendar here.
Attending Autumn semester 2018, Spring and/or Summer semester 2019?
Make sure to complete your 2018-19 FAFSA using 2016 tax information. Continue to check both your CSCC student email and Financial Aid Self-Service located on your CougarWeb account for required documents or your award letter!
Late Registration is ending! Starting Autumn Semester 2018, Columbus State will no longer allow students to register for a class after the first session meets. More Information
- FAFSA Deadline for Autumn 2018 semester: July 23, 2018
- Priority Verification Deadline for Autumn 2018 semester: July 27, 2018
FAFSA TIPS AND COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
FAFSA Checklist- Have These Documents On-Hand
Financial Aid Self-Service
Check your Financial Aid status on Financial Aid Self-Service! Located on your CougarWeb account, Financial Aid Self-Service displays all of the steps, in their proper sequence, that students need to complete for the financial aid process.
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.
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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
