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More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.

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Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.

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Step 1: Apply for Admission

You must be admitted and enrolled in a financial aid eligible program to be considered for financial aid. If you have not already submitted your admission application to Tri-C, complete your application here.

Submit your official* high school (equilavence) or GED transcript sent to the Office of the Registrar.

Cuyahoga Community College
Office of the Registrar
PO Box 5966
Cleveland OH 44101-0966

*An official transcripts must be printed within the last year and sent directly from the institution in a sealed envelope and is designated "official" in writing or by virtue of transcript format. Official transcripts can be hand-delivered to any Enrollment Center office as long as the transcript is in a sealed envelope. Faxed transcripts are not accepted.

Step 2: Complete your FAFSA

Specific, step-by-step instructions are available online on our ‘Complete Your FAFSA’ webpage. In general, follow these few steps:

  1. To submit your FAFSA, you must have a Federal Student Aid ID, or FSA ID. An FSA ID must be created for both you, and if dependent your parent, prior to completing the FAFSA. You will use this FSA ID to electronically ‘sign’ your FAFSA.
  2. Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov.
    a. To ensure Tri-C receives your FAFSA information, include our school code, 003040, in the ‘School Section’ of the FAFSA.
    b. Use the following chart to ensure the correct FAFSA is completed based upon your planned attendance. Note: you must complete a FAFSA each year you plan to use financial aid.

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Form Available

Tax Data

Aug. 30, 2021-Aug. 9, 2022

2021-2022 FAFSA

Oct. 1, 2020

2019

Aug. 29, 2022-Aug. 8, 2023

2022-2023

Oct. 1, 2021

2020

Step 3: Apply for Scholarships

To be considered for all scholarships (excluding athletic scholarships), you will need to complete our online scholarship application. Once submitted, your scholarship application will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be sent an award notification. Specific, step-by-step instructions are available on the ‘Applying for Scholarships’ webpage. 

Step 4: Receive Your Award Letter

Once we receive your FAFSA, we will begin to review it to determine your financial aid eligibility. If we need additional information before we can award you, we will send you an email to the email you listed on your FAFSA. If no additional information is needed, you will receive an award notification. For more information on understanding your financial aid award letter and the different sources of financial aid, visit the ‘Understanding Your Award Letter’ webpage. 

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*Please bring your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID and a copy of your Federal 1040s/tax return or transcripts, W-2s and any untaxed income information with you to the workshop. 

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How to reach us

To obtain 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 & 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 & Scholarships
216-987-6000, Option #2
financialaid@tri-c.edu

Federal School Code: 003040

 

Locations & Hours of Operation

To minimize possible transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the financial aid office is offering virtual services. Beginning Aug. 2, 2021, 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.

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

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