After applying to CCBC, one of your first steps is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Why? Because we're able to help most students attend without the cost of tuition – and it all starts with completing the FAFSA!
After you've applied for financial aid, here's what you can expect:
After we've processed all your documents and your financial aid file is complete, we'll notify you through your CCBC email address and post any awards you're eligible for in your SIMON account. This notification will include details about any potential awards you may qualify for, include federal, state and institutional funds.
Your financial aid is based on the number of credits in which you are enrolled as of the 3rd week of the regular fall and spring semesters. You cannot receive any financial aid for courses you register for after that time (this includes late-start courses).
When you enroll for classes, the tuition, fees and other charges authorized by you will be deducted from your award amount.
If your financial aid exceeds your CCBC bill, excess funds will be disbursed to you as a refund and direct deposited into your checking account.
If your financial aid award only covers a portion of your tuition, you will be responsible for paying the remainder of your balance.
View your account
To stay up to date on your financial aid, access your account through myCCBC, the student portal.
We process refunds through Touchnet, a third-party provider.
If you have any financial aid available after your tuition and fees are applied, you may have credit available at the bookstore (up to $715 for full-time students).
The dates during which you can use your bookstore credit can be found in the Financial Aid Calendar. During this period, you can view your bookstore credit availability through your CCBC OneCard.
View refund and fair pricing policies.
Keep in mind, if you drop your classes and you have used your bookstore credit, you will still be responsible for those charges.
If you need additional funds above the authorized limit (this might include the purchase of a laptop, for example), please provide documentation to the Financial Aid Office.
The Emergency Book Fund is available to students depending on fund availability for the fall and spring semesters. These funds are intended for students with unforeseen circumstances, to be determined on a case-by-case basis. The application is available during the financial aid book credit period while funds are available. Students who are aid suspended are not eligible.
Apply through AcademicWorks with your CCBC username and password. Contact the Financial Aid office with any questions.
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