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« FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used for undergraduate and graduate students looking to enroll or who are enrolled in an approved degree or certificate program to determine if the student is eligible for federal and state financial aid. Financial aid funds are used to assist with the costs of attending college. FAFSA Day is a free service of the College Foundation of North Carolina and will be held on college campuses and at community centers across the state.

Click www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA on line.

Information You Need Before Getting Started:

  • Federal Tax Returns & W2's (Student)
    • for 2010-2011 school year you need 2009 Tax Returns
    • for 2011-2012 school year you need 2010 tax returns and information
  • Federal Tax Returns & W2's (Spouse or parent, if needed)
    • for 2010-2011 school year you need 2009 Tax Returns
    • for 2011-2012 school year you need 2010 tax returns and information
  • Other income (e.g., Child support, SSI, AFDC, veterans' benefits, etc.) received
    • for 2010-2011 school year you need 2009 information
    • for 2011-2012 school year you need 2010 tax returns and information
  • CCCC Federal School Code: 005449

If you have a valid email address, you may apply for an immediate PIN number in order to sign the application electronically. Otherwise, complete without a PIN, print the signature page, and mail to the Department of Education.

Helpful Hints

  • Write down your password.
  • Make sure that you enter our school code.
  • Print a copy of your application summary.
  • Your application has not been submitted until you receive a confirmation number.
  • Print or write down your confirmation number.

FAFSA Day at CCCC

Attending FAFSA Day will help you to make sure you take advantage of all the financial aid options available to you.

If you will be attending a CCCC FAFSA Day, please register for the day and location you will be attending.

Location Date Time Location Sign Up
Lee Campus February 18th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Academic Assistance Center Sign Up

To be eligible for financial aid

  • Apply for admissions with the Admission's Office.
  • Provide a sealed official copy of your high school, GED, or Adult High School transcript with graduation date to the Admissions Office.
  • Provide an official copy of ALL college transcripts to the Admissions Office.
  • Complete placement tests with the Placement Test Office. Call and schedule an appointment.
  • All admissions requirements must be met. Please see an Admission's Counselor for more information.
  • Financial aid eligibility also is determined by the Financial Aid Office's Standards of Academic Progress.