Book Loans & Fee Waivers
Even with tuition covered, Running Start can be expensive due to the costs of books and class fees. Centralia College works hard to keep these costs down, but Running Start students may also apply for book loans and fee waivers to further offset costs.
Book Loans Centralia College allows students to borrow textbooks for some classes.
Fee Waivers Some or all class fees may be waived, depending on eligibility and funds available.
2024-25 Income Eligibility Guidelines
| Household Size | Full Waiver* | Reduced Waiver** |
| 1 |
$19,578 Annual / $1,632 Monthly
|
$27,861 Annual / $2,322 Monthly |
| 2 | $26,572 Annual / $2,215 Monthly | $37,814 Annual / $3,152 Monthly |
| 3 | $33,566 Annual / $2,798 Monthly | $47,767 Annual / $3,981 Monthly |
| 4 | $40,560 Annual / $3,380 Monthly | $57,720 Annual / $4,810 Monthly |
| 5 | $47,554 Annual / $3,963 Monthly | $67,673 Annual / $5,640 Monthly |
| 6 | $54,548 Annual / $4,546 Monthly | $77,626 Annual / $6,469 Monthly |
| 7 | $61,542 Annual / $5,129 Monthly | $87,579 Annual / $7,299 Monthly |
| 8 | $68,536 Annual / $5,712 Monthly | $97,532 Annual / $8,128 Monthly |
| Each add'l family member | $6,994 Annual / $583 Monthly | $9,953 Annual / $830 Monthly |
* Full Waiver: All books would be loaned to the student EXCEPT books that can only be used once (ex: annual editions). All fees are waived EXCEPT when a student takes excess credits, then student is responsible for voted in fees.
** Reduced Waiver: Running Start would loan at least one book, more if available.
Exceptions: Running Start does not purchase books or supplies that can only be used one time. Rather, access codes will be purchased for courses that require them.
Apply for a Book Loan or Fee Waiver
Important Note: Waiver applications must be turned in before the start of the quarter in order to be processed on time.
1. Submit a Fee Waiver & Book Loan Request (pdf) to the Advising/Counseling Center.
2. Submit a Book Loan Request (pdf) with the books you need outlined clearly.
3. Submit the required income verification documentation. Examples include the following:
- Previous Year's Income Tax Return
- Pensions, Retirement, Social Security
- SSI Verification
- Veterans Payments
- Unemployment Verification
- Disability Benefits
- DSHS Verification
- Workers Compensation Benefits
- Child Support/Alimony
- Net Income from Self-employment/Farm
Contact Running Start
Running Start
Advising/Counseling Center
TransAlta Commons, Second Floor
360-623-8967
ccrunningstart@centralia.edu