Financial Aid

 We’re anticipating we will begin processing 2025-26 financial aid applications in March 2025. Until then, please note that you won’t be able to view your 2025-26 financial aid information in ctcLink. We’ll update this dashboard with more information as we begin processing applications. Stay tuned, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions—we’re here to support you!

Not sure whether to complete the FAFSA® or WASFA? We’re here to help! Contact our office for guidance, or check out the helpful resources on the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) website. You can also use this tool to determine if the WASFA is the right application for you: WASFA Eligibility Tool.

• The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is now open. New and returning students who plan to attend college between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. To assist students and parents in the process, the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Federal Student Aid office has been sharing tips 6 Things You Need Before Filling Out the FAFSA® Form” and “8 Steps to Completing the FAFSA Form. 

• The 2025-26 Washington Application for State Financial Aid is now open. New and returning students who plan to attend college between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 should complete the WASFA as soon as possible. Submit the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) if you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA due to immigration status, defaulted federal loans, or other issues with federal aid. Learn more and apply on the WASFA page. 

How To Submit the 2025–26 FAFSA® Form if Your Contributor Doesn’t Have an SSN  

• The Department of Education recently launched two videos—one for students and one for contributors—that guide applicants and their families through the process of making corrections and submitting the 25-26 FAFSA form. One in Spanish Language: Orientación para hacer correcciones y completar la Better FAFSA: Padres https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf3WcNN91kM&t=19s

Tutorials from Federal Student Aid (FSA):

• Start Your 2025-26 FAFSA® Form
• How to Create an FSA ID (Account Username and Password)
• What is a Contributor on the 2025-26 FAFSA® Form?
• What Happens After Submitting Your FAFSA® Form

• Applications usually open October 1, and will again in future years.
• For an estimate of your federal financial aid for 2025-2026, you can use the Federal Student Aid Estimator on the Federal Student Aid website. This tool estimates the Student Aid Index (SAI) for 2025-2026 and the federal aid for which you may qualify.

This Financial Aid Processing Dashboard is updated weekly. *Last Updated 03.03.25

We are actively reviewing FAFSA and WASFA applications completed by 02.28.25 for currently registered students. Be sure to check your ctcLink student account for the latest updates or new messages regarding your application. If we need any additional information from you to determine your eligibility, you will be notified by email.

Not sure about your status? Don’t worry! Our team is here to help. Feel free to email, call, or visit us in person—we're happy to answer any questions and provide the support you need.

 Keep reading for information about your situation: 

I submitted my FAFSA or WASFA and all required documents by the Spring Quarter Priority Processing date of February 17th, 2025.*

We are doing everything possible to process your application and prevent you from being dropped from classes or student housing while you are waiting for your financial aid determination.

What you need to do: 

• You are exempt from the spring tuition deadline until your financial aid eligibility is determined.  Look under "Holds" in your ctcLink account and click on "Tuition Deferred-Possible FA" to view your winter quarter tuition hold. Contact the Financial Aid Office if you have questions or don't see the hold.
• Plan ahead to cover your other educational expenses such as books and supplies while you are waiting for your financial aid to be determined.

I submitted my FAFSA or WASFA after February 17th, 2025.

You are at risk of being dropped from spring classes for non-payment. The tuition deadline is 11:59 p.m. March 11th, 2025.

What you need to do: 

• Please pay your tuition and fees or set up a payment plan by March 11th, 2025.
• You may also request a financial aid tuition hold while waiting for your application to be processed. By filling out this form, you agree to pay in full if you're not eligible for financial aid.
• If you believe you should have a tuition hold for alternative funding like veterans’ funding or reimbursement from your employer, please send questions directly to your funding source or cashier@everettcc.edu.

I haven’t applied for financial aid.

You are at risk of being dropped from summer classes for non-payment. The tuition deadline is 11:59 p.m. March 11th, 2025.

What you need to do: 

• Please pay your tuition and fees or set up a payment plan by March 11th, 2025.
• If you believe you should have a tuition hold for alternative funding like veterans’ funding or reimbursement from your employer, please send questions directly to your funding source or cashier@everettcc.edu.
• If you have not applied for financial aid for summer or fall, do that now! We will still process your financial aid, and if you are eligible, you will be reimbursed for the amount you are eligible.

I have questions.

Financial Aid staff are here to help you! 

What you need to do: 

• Email fin_aid@everettcc.edu with your full name, contact info, and ctcLink ID to ask your questions. Or, during business hours, call 425-541-7300 or get in-person help in Parks 307.
• Once we receive your FAFSA or WASFA, you should be able to view and track your application status in ctcLink. 

  How To Submit the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form if Your Contributor Doesn’t Have an SSN - Updated April 2024

• The Department of Education recently launched two videos—one for students and one for contributors—that guide applicants and their families through the process of making corrections and submitting the 24-25 FAFSA form. One in Spanish Language: Orientación para hacer correcciones y completar la Better FAFSA: Padres https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf3WcNN91kM&t=19s

Tutorials from Federal Student Aid (FSA):

• Start Your 2024-25 FAFSA® Form
• How to Create an FSA ID (Account Username and Password)
• What is a Contributor on the 2024-25 FAFSA® Form?
• What changed on the 2024-25 FAFSA® Form?
• What Happens After Submitting Your FAFSA® Form

The 2024-25 WASFA is live as of January 5th.

• Applications usually open October 1, and will again in future years.
• For an estimate of your federal financial aid for 2024-2025, you can use the Federal Student Aid Estimator on the Federal Student Aid website. This tool estimates the Student Aid Index (SAI) for 2024-2025 and the federal aid for which you may qualify.

• The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is now open. New and returning students who plan to attend college between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. To assist students and parents in the process, the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Federal Student Aid office has been sharing tips 6 Things You Need Before Filling Out the FAFSA® Form” and “8 Steps to Completing the FAFSA Form. 

2024-2025 Academic Year Priority Processing Dates:

Summer 2024  April 26, 2024 
Fall 2024 June 7, 2024 
Winter 2025  November 8th, 2024
Spring 2025  February 17th, 2025

2025-2026 Academic Year Priority Processing Dates:

Summer 2025 April 25, 2025 
Fall 2025 June 6, 2025 
Winter 2026  November 7th, 2025
Spring 2026  February 13th, 2026

Meeting Financial Aid Priority Processing Dates

Plan Ahead for Success!

To ensure your financial aid is ready in time, we recommend submitting your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) at least two weeks before the priority date and submitting all requested documents by the priority deadline. If you submit your FAFSA or WASFA on the same day as the priority processing date, it won't be received by the college the same day.

What is a Priority Processing Date?

A priority processing date is considered met if:

1. You have submitted your FAFSA or WASFA application, and
2. All requested paperwork is completed and received by the Financial Aid Office by the published priority date (depending on your starting quarter).

Meeting the priority processing date gives you the best chance to have your aid eligibility determined before the quarter begins.

Benefits of Meeting the Priority Processing Date:

• Tuition Postponement Hold: If you meet the priority processing date, you may be eligible for a tuition postponement hold, allowing you to remain registered for your classes while your financial aid is processed.

What Happens if You Miss the Priority Date?
Don’t worry—you can still apply for financial aid! However:

• Late Files: Applications completed after the priority date may not be reviewed until after the quarter begins.
• Planning Ahead: Be prepared to cover your educational expenses upfront while your aid is being reviewed.
• Retroactive Aid: If you qualify for grant aid, it will be applied retroactively for the quarter(s) you were eligible.

For Federal Direct Loan Requests:

• You must be enrolled in at least 6 credits required for your program.
• Loan Request Forms must be submitted before the end of the quarter in which you’re requesting the loan.

Reminder: You must complete your FAFSA or WASFA every year. Stay ahead by filing early and submitting all documents on time. Your preparation and timely actions will help ensure a smoother financial aid process.

If you have questions, our Financial Aid Office is here to support you every step of the way!

There are a number of alternative ways to fund your education,  while you are waiting for your financial aid application to be reviewed and processed.

• Everett Community College Scholarship Opportunities
• AmeriCorps Education Award
• Washington State Opportunity Scholarships offers three pathways to high-demand careers in Washington state. Not sure where to start? Find the right scholarship program for you and then read the information below to get started.  

  Here are some important Washington State Opportunity Scholarships highlights:

• The Baccalaureate Scholarship (BaS) application for the 2024-2025 academic year opens on January 10, 2024 and closes on February 29, 2024 and applicants will be notified of their selection status in April 2024
• The Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) application for Fall 2025 opens March 18, 2025 and closes on April 15, 2024. Applicants will be notified of their selection status in late May 2025
• The Graduate Scholarship (GRD) application for the 2024-2025 academic year opens March 25, 2024
  1. the GRD eligibility requirements can be found here
• Current BaS scholars: please review the eligibility requirements here
• Current CTS scholars: please review the eligibility requirements here

• College Bound Scholarship
• Undocumented students
• Veteran Resource Center
• Financial Aid Information for Veterans
• Ability to Benefit 

Savi created the free COVID-19 Student Loan Aid Tool to help borrowers enroll in federal programs that can reduce or eliminate payments for up to 12 months.

Pell Grant Recipients Eligible for Federal Internet Subsidy During Pandemic

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to help those struggling to pay for internet amid the pandemic, stating that a household is eligible to receive the benefit if one member of the household received a federal Pell Grant during the current award year, among other possible criteria for eligibility. Under the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, eligible households can receive up to $50 per month to help pay for broadband internet service. Written or electronic confirmation from a student’s school that the individual is a Pell Grant recipient will serve as verification for the program, or a student’s financial aid award letter documenting the amount of their Pell Grant award received for the current year. A copy of a student’s paid invoice that shows the student’s receipt of a Pell Grant during the current award year or a copy of the student’s Student Aid Report will all serve as proper documentation, according to the notice from the FCC. For more information, visit FCC website Emergency Broadband Benefit. 

Avoid Scams

The Federal Trade Commission is warning that scammers are taking advantage of the ongoing pandemic in attempts to obtain students’ financial and personal information, in some instances posing as financial aid offices. If you receive an email that tells you to click on a link to get a message about your COVID-19 economic stimulus check — and it needs to be opened through a portal link requiring your university login. Don’t do it. It’s a phishing scam. If you click to “log in,” you could be giving your username, password, or other personal information to scammers, while possibly downloading malware onto your device.