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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.

Priority Dates

The priority dates to submit your FAFSA and all requested documents to the Financial Aid Office in order to have financial aid available prior to registration.

Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Summer 2010
July 7, 2009 November 3, 2009 March 16, 2010
Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Summer 2011
July 7, 2010 November 3, 2010 March 16, 2011

Information You Need Before Getting Started:

  • Federal Tax Returns & W2's (Student)
    • for 2009-2010 school year you need 2008 Tax Returns
    • for 2010-2011 school year you need 2009 Tax Returns
  • Federal Tax Returns & W2's (Spouse or parent, if needed)
    • for 2009-2010 school year you need 2008 Tax Returns
    • for 2010-2011 school year you need 2009 Tax Returns
  • Other income (e.g., Child support, SSI, AFDC, veterans' benefits, etc.) received
    • for 2009-2010 school year you need 2008 information
    • for 2010-2011 school year you need 2009 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 13th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Academic Assistance Center Canceled
Chatham Campus February 20th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Administration Building Computer Lab (2nd floor) Closed
Triton High School February 20th 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Computer Lab Closed
Lee Campus March 6th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Academic Assistance Center Closed

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.