Applying for Financial Aid
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Washington State Community College
offers the following types of Aid:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Student Loans
- Scholarships
- Federal Workstudy Program

- Other Sources of Financial Aid
FAFSA Priority Processing and Verification Dates:
Following are the dates students should have their FAFSA and verification completed for the year. Even if the FAFSA and verification are not completed by the following dates, students may still apply for financial aid. However, the aid may not be available to assist in the paying of tuition and fees by the stated fee payment deadlines. In those cases, WSCC offers a payment plan that can help students maintain enrollment until financial aid processing is complete.
| Term | FAFSA Filing Dates | Verification Submission Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | April 12, 2013 | April 29, 2013 |
| Fall 2013 | June 28, 2013 | July 12, 2013 |
| Spring 2014 | November 8, 2013 | November 22, 2013 |
Direct Loan Deadlines:
Following are the dates students must submit their Washington State Community College Loan Application form online for the designated semesters. Washington State Community College does not autopackage loans based on a student's response to the loan interest question on the FAFSA. Students must complete all three steps of the loan process to receive a loan.
| Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | May 13, 2013 at 4:30pm |
| Fall 2013 | August 12, 2013 at 4:30pm |
| Spring 2014 | December 31, 2013 at 4:30pm |
In compliance with public law 93-380 as amended (Family Educational and Privacy Act of 1974), all information received in connection with application for financial aid is held in the strictest confidence.
Exit Counseling
Exit Counseling is required for students who have graduated from or students who are not returning to Washington State Community College.
For graduates and non-returning students with Federal DIRECT loans: you can begin Exit Counseling by clicking HERE.
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