How to apply for financial aid

In order to be considered for most types of financial aid, a student must:

• Apply for admission to CCBC.
• Enroll in an eligible program that leads to a degree or certificate.
• Establish financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the first year and every year of his or her college education.

This form and specific application instructions are available in high schools, CCBC’s financial aid offices and online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is best to submit the application after January 1 and before March 1 to be considered for all possible grant and scholarship opportunities.

What happens next

• Most financial assistance at CCBC is based on federal need-based requirements.
• Financial need is determined by subtracting the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the student's budget.
• The EFC is determined by the Department of Education based on a student’s FAFSA.
• The student’s budget is determined by a number of factors such as course load and dependency status. See a typical student budget