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The 2027-2028 application cycle will open 10/01/2026

Application Resources

Use these helpful links below to complete your application successfully or to prepare for a Zoom/in-person appointment with your Financial Aid Specialist.

Need Help with your Application?

Current/Prospective Columbia College Students: Stop by the Financial Aid office during business hours, and a staff member can assist you with completing or reviewing your application. You can also schedule an appointment through Starfish.

High School Students: Financial aid workshops will begin in October! We are available to assist students and their parents with the entire financial aid process from account creation to application submission. Check with your advisors to see when we will be at your school. If we are not scheduled in-person with your school, we have several evening Zoom sessions available (see below) and can coordinate personal appointments outside of those times as well by emailing: cc_finaid@yosemite.edu 

All students: The dates listed below are our virtual financial aid application workshops. Students and parents can get help with the ID and application process and/or troubleshoot unique situations. Get expert help and advice with the financial aid process and join one of our Zoom sessions! All sessions are scheduled for 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Dates: 

  • October 13th, 2026
  • October 27th, 2026
  • November 17th, 2026
  • January 26th, 2027
  • February 23rd, 2027
  • March 2nd, 2027 (Cal Grant deadline!)

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