The College is committed to providing a comprehensive financial aid program for admitted degree-seeking students who have financial need determined by the federal government; who apply on time; and who meet other requisite conditions for financial aid. To apply for financial aid complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. 

Should a student be convicted for any offense during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving Title IV, HEA program funds, under ANY federal or state law involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs, the student can lose eligibility for any Title IV, HEA grant, loan, or work-study assistance.  Should a student lose eligibility due to this offense, students may regain eligibility by completing and submitting the Student Aid Eligibility Worksheet for question 23 to the Financial Aid office.  Students should consult with staff in the Financial Aid office regarding this matter. 

If you have financial need, i.e., a difference between your Estimated Cost of Attendance and your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the College will offer aid, including loans, work study, and grants or scholarships, to meet that need. The types of aid available to students include:

• Grant and Waiver programs – These programs are given on the basis of need and do not have to be repaid.
  • Federal Pell Grant
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
  • Academic Competiveness Grant (ACG)
  • CBC Grant (CBCG)
  • Washington State Need Grant (SNG/SSIG)
  • Washington State Tuition Waiver (TWND)
  • Opportunity Grant – Eligible students may receive funds to cover tuition/mandatory fees and up to $1,000 for books and supplies for 45 college credits. Support services such as tutoring, career advising, college success classes, emergency child care, and emergency transportation are also part of the Opportunity Grant program.
• Student Employment programs – Employment programs at CBC include both Federal College Work Study and State Work Study. Visit the Student Employment office for details.
• Student Loans – Loan programs at CBC include: Federal Direct Subsidized Loans, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Federal Direct Plus Loans, and Alternative Loans (private).
• Scholarships – Scholarships are awarded by organizations based on a variety of criteria.
• Military and Veterans Benefits – A veteran eligible to use educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs must meet with the Veterans assistant located in the Financial Aid office on the Pasco campus.
• Worker Retraining – This is a state program for unemployed students and displaced homemakers who meet the criteria.

The Financial Aid office is located in the student services are of the HUB (H building) on the Pasco campus. We can be reached by phone at 509-542-5504.

Normal Office Hours

Monday	7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday	Closed to students for file processing

Summer Hours

Monday - Thursday	7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday	Closed to students for file processing