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Financial Aid Advisors

Meet Your Financial Aid Advisors

Financial aid advisors are here to support you at every stage of your college journey!

They are here to help you understand, apply for, and manage your financial aid. They will guide you through the FAFSA process and explain the full range of funding options available, including grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, and basic needs resources. Advisors will also help you stay on track with important deadlines and eligibility requirements. Whether you're applying for aid for the first time or renewing it for the upcoming year, your financial aid advisor is your partner in making college more affordable and accessible.

Students are assigned to Financial Aid Advisors according to the first letter of their last name: 

Last Name Financial Aid Advisor
A-B Mike Halter | 216-987-4136
mike.halter@tri-c.edu
C Angel Poindexter | 216-987-5924
angel.poindexter@tri-c.edu
D-E Quida Patterson | 216-987-2642
quida.patterson@tri-c.edu
F-G Aubrey Brennan | 216-987-4141
aubrey.brennan@tri-c.edu
H-I Molly Grochowina | 216-987-2376
molly.grochowina@tri-c.edu
J-L Mayra Adams | 216-987-4137
mayra.adams2@tri-c.edu
M Loretta Bradfield | 216-987-2371
loretta.bradfield@tri-c.edu
N-P Cory Glasser | 216-987-4607
cory.glasser@tri-c.edu
Q-R Quida Patterson | 216-987-2642
quida.patterson@tri-c.edu
S Lisa Wolff | 216-987-3585
lisa.wolff@tri-c.edu
T-V Armina Newton | 216-987-5082
armina.newton@tri-c.edu
W-Z Jack Perkovich | 216-987-5774
jack.perkovich@tri-c.edu

Financial Aid Leadership

  • Executive Director DeAuntha Cosme
  • Eastern Campus SFA Director Keesha Allen
  • Metropolitan Campus SFA Director Mary Grega
  • Processing Director Andrea Phillips
  • Western Campus SFA Director Etonia Todd
  • Westshore Campus SFA Director Gabe Crenshaw

How to reach us

To get information about applying for financial aid, graduation and completion rates, security policies, and crime statistics about Cuyahoga Community College, enrolled and prospective students may seek assistance from any Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office or Enrollment Center on the campuses during posted business hours.

Information may also be obtained on the Student Consumer Information.

Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
216-987-6000, Option #2
financialaid@tri-c.edu

Federal School Code: 003040

Locations and Hours of Operation

The Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Hours of Operation are as follows:

East: Enrollment Center 1602
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Metro: Student Services 23
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

West: Student Services 100
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Westshore Campus: Enrollment Center
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Virtual hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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