To check your Financial Aid status, visit the:
Portal Log-in Information
User Name = Social Security number
Password = date of birth in MMDDYY format; i.e. January 1, 1980 is 010180
Net Price Calculator
Gainful Employment
Federal School Code
Office Hours
Priority Deadlines
Financial Aid Office Mission Statement
We are here to help students attain their educational goals by providing the resources within federal, state, and institutional guidelines in a prompt and friendly manner.
Net Price Calculator
To get an estimate of the financial aid awarded to students in a previous year based on the cost of attendance for that year use the net price calculator.
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Columbia Basin College currently operates two programs that meet requirements for the federally mandated Gainful Employment reporting and disclosure. Links have been provided below for each of the programs, including the most recent five years of data for each program.
Medical Assistant (Certificate)
Paramedic (Certificate)
School Code
CBC's Federal School Code is 003774. When applying for financial aid you will need to list this code on your FAFSA if you are planning to attend CBC.
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The Financial Aid office is located in the Student Services area 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 | 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Friday | Closed to students for file processing |
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Priority Deadlines
To receive financial aid, students must reapply each year.Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after January 1 for the following academic year. Applications and all required documents should be submitted to the Financial Aid office at the earliest possible date. Since CBC is allocated a limited amount of federal and state funds, financial aid is awarded to eligible students based upon date of file completion and availability of funds.
To allow for processing time and funds to be available by the tuition due date, completed files must be submitted to the Financial Aid office by:
| Fall Quarter | April 15 |
| Winter Quarter | October 15 |
| Spring Quarter | January 15 |
| Summer Quarter | April 15 |
Completed files consist of a completed FAFSA, completed CBC Financial Aid Data Sheet, and other documentation requested by the Financial Aid office personnel.
Applications will still be accepted after the above dates. However, the eligibility may not be determined in enough time to pay tuition and fees prior to the quarter beginning. If an applicant is eligible for aid, the award will be made retroactive.
Summer eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis as funding is available. Students must notify the Financial Aid office personnel of their summer enrollment. A determination of eligibility will then be made and the funds awarded.
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For questions or comments about this page, please contact
Financial Aid, 509-542-5504
