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.
2025-26 Income Eligibility Guidelines
| Household Size | Full Waiver* | Reduced Waiver** |
| 1 |
$20,345 Annual / $1,696 Monthly
|
$28,953 Annual / $2,413 Monthly |
| 2 | $27,495 Annual / $2,292 Monthly | $39,128 Annual / $3,261 Monthly |
| 3 | $34,645 Annual / $2,888 Monthly | $49,303 Annual / $4,109 Monthly |
| 4 | $41,795 Annual / $3,483 Monthly | $59,478 Annual / $4,957 Monthly |
| 5 | $48,945 Annual / $4,079 Monthly | $69,653 Annual / $5,805 Monthly |
| 6 | $55,095 Annual / $4,675 Monthly | $79,828 Annual / $6,653 Monthly |
| 7 | $63,245 Annual / $5,271 Monthly | $90,003 Annual / $7,501 Monthly |
| 8 | $70,395 Annual / $5,867 Monthly | $100,178 Annual / $8,349 Monthly |
| Each add'l family member | $7,150 Annual / $596 Monthly | $10,175 Annual / $848 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