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Welcome to Financial Aid

Important information for the Spring 2025 semester:

  • The easiest way to check on your Financial Aid status is to visit your Financial Aid Portal though your connectColumbia account.
  • The 2024-2025 FAFSA/CADAA application needs to be submitted for Spring 2025 in order to qualify for tuition waivers and grant funding. The new 2025-2026 FAFSA/CADAA application is also live! If you are contuining your education beyond Spring 2025, please complete ASAP!
  • Beginning the 24-25 academic year, there are changes regarding the Pell Grant formula. For information on how to calculate your Pell Grant visit Pell Grant Information
  • Visit Dates and Disbursements for important information about when our office is issuing Financial Aid grants.
  • Student parking will be free during Spring 2025 semester. Parking permits will NOT be required for student parking spaces. Students are also able to ride the Tuolumne and Calaveras transit with a current student ID and semester sticker.
  • Use the code COLUMBIAFREE at check out for free shipping through our virtual bookstore

                                                                 

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Mission Statement

The Columbia College Financial Aid Office is committed to providing financial support services that align with the mission and values of Columbia College. We promote financial aid programs along with financial literacy tools to remove barriers and ensure equitable access for all students in pursuit of academic excellence, economic opportunity, and personal growth.

Apply for Financial Aid

 

FAFSA Application

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CADDA Application

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