When to Apply for Financial Aid

New Centralia College Student

If you are new to Centralia College or have been gone for more than a year, follow these easy steps to get started.

Returning CC Student

If you've been a Centralia College student recently (i.e. you've been gone less than a year), follow these steps to come back.

Submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA if you are a DREAMer (Washington Application for State Financial Aid – for undocumented students) Application

• To receive financial aid , complete the FAFSA/WASFA application. Note: You will need to submit a new FAFSA/WASFA application EACH year to continue receiving financial aid.
• Be sure to include Centralia College School Code on your application, School Code: 003772
• Your FAFSA/WASFA will be electronically sent to the school 5-7 business days after you complete the application.
• After your application has been received, you will receive a notification from the Financial Aid Department with your next steps.

Note Regarding Financial Aid Verification - One in three FAFSAs are selected for a process called verification. This requires the Financial Aid Office to verify information that was reported on the FAFSA. Learn more about Verification.

Download a Centralia College Financial Aid Form (pdf)

Students are awarded for full-time (12 or more credits) anticipated enrollment each quarter, unless time frame restrictions apply. Your enrollment may also be restricted if you are required to appeal for an extension of time frame or Student Academic Progress (SAP). 

If you plan to attend a quarter at less than full-time you will need to submit a Request for Change form once you have registered.  Your enrollment status is locked as of the Census date, which is the 10th day of the quarter (8th day during summer quarter). Students who enroll for less/more credits than awarded, will be adjusted after the Census date.  Once awarded you will need to sign and submit your Conditions of Award form to the Financial Aid Office.

Login to your ctcLink account. Here you can:

• Check on your financial aid award.
• Find documents you need to submit or review those already submitted. It is important to submit any requested documents right away to avoid delays in processing your financial aid.