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Top Reasons to Apply for Financial Aid

  • FAFSA is required for many scholarship applications, whether or not you qualify for need-based aid.
  • FAFSA is required to qualify for certain types of jobs on campus.
  • Even if you don't qualify for grants, you may still be eligible for loans or other aid.
  • No income cut-off for certain types of aid, such as loans and some scholarships. How much money your family makes is only one factor in determining your eligibility.

IRS Verification Information

  • New! instructions on how to submit your tax information.

Apply for the FAFSA or WASFA

I am a U.S. Citizen.

  Apply for the FAFSA

I am ineligible for federal financial aid due to immigration status.

  Apply for the WASFA

No fee to apply. Submitting your FAFSA or WASFA is the first step in applying for financial aid and scholarships. It is highly recommended that you submit your FAFSA or WASFA as soon as possible after October 1.

Learn more about who to contact at LCC, and policies and practices that protect LCC students at Undocumented Students/DREAMers.

FAFSA School Code

  003782

Useful Links from ED.GOV

7 Things You Need Before You Fill Out the FAFSA

Why You Should Fill Out the FAFSA ASAP

7 Myths About the 2017-2018 FAFSA Debunked

Apply for Financial Aid

  • Types of Aid

    Learn about the types of federal and state aid available to you while attending LCC.

  • Key Dates & Deadlines

    Submit your completed financial aid application by the deadline. Doing so gives you the the best chance to receive all the aid you are eligible for by the first week of class.

  • IRS Verification Information

    Important information and instructions for students who need to import tax data into their FAFSA.

Manage your Financial Aid

  • Handbook & Forms

    Access the current handbook and forms required to process your financial aid award.

  • Financial Aid Portal

    Stay in touch with the current status of your financial aid application and read important messages from the Financial Aid Office.

  • Your Check & Address

    Familiarize yourself with the process for disbursing of your financial aid check. Make sure to update your mailing address.

Watch the FAFSA video. Learn how to apply for Financial Aid.

 

Financial Aid Awards

Over $13.5M in student financial aid dollars was disbursed to students during the 2015 - 2016 school year. For many students, financial aid is the only way they can attend college.

Our financial aid staff members work hard to help students obtain all the aid for which they are qualified, while complying with U.S. Department of Education rules and requirements. We understand the process of applying for and receiving financial aid can be complex and challenging. Your patience and assistance is appreciated.

Contact Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office is conveniently located in the Admissions Center. Financial Aid counters open at 10 am on Fridays.

 Financial Aid Office

  360.442.2390
Fax: 360.442.2379
  financialaidoffice@lowercolumbia.edu

 Hours

Mon - Thur: 8 am - 5 pm*
Fri: 10 am - 5 pm

*Student aides staff the front counter every Wed. from 8 - 11 am and 2 - 5 pm.

Closed on Fridays during summer session (July/Aug).

 FAFSA

Use LCC School Code 003782 when completing the FAFSA.

Computers available in the Admissions Center.

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