Financial Education

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to providing financial education programs that ensure students graduate with the least amount of debt and a strong financial plan for the future.

If you are interested in requesting a financial aid staff member to present in your classroom or stop by for a quick information session (about 10-15 minutes), please complete this request form. A financial aid team member will follow-up with your request.

Financial Aid Workshops and Events

The Student Financial Aid & Scholarships team is offering workshops both virtually and in-person at 3 p.m. for Tri-C students. Please join us in one or more sessions as indicated below:

Weekly Virtual Workshops

Tuesdays and Thursdays: FAFSA Completion and General Financial Aid Information Session
Wednesdays: SAP Success Workshops

Weekly In-person Workshops (appointment only)

1^st Tuesday of the month- Metro campus– Room TLC 155
2^nd Tuesday of the month- East campus – Room ESS 1104
3^rd Tuesday of the month – West Campus – Room G 280
4^th Tuesday of the month – East Campus – Room ESS 1104
5^th Tuesday of the month – West Campus – Room G 280

Please contact the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to schedule an appointment to attend an in-person workshop. 

NEW! Financial Aid Nights

Join us for one of our financial aid nights to learn more about completing your FAFSA and general financial aid information! Events will begin promptly at 6 p.m.

Event Password: Stomp

Dec. 16, 2021

Jan. 20, 2022

Feb. 17, 2022

Mar. 17, 2022

Apr. 21, 2022

CashCourse

CashCourse is a real-life guide to taking charge of money and personal finances. CashCourse online personal finance tools help students build real-life-ready financial skills.

To create a CashCourse student account:

1. Go to cashcourse.org.
2. Under the Student section, click "Register Now."
3. Enter your name, Select "Cuyahoga Community College" and enter your Tri-C email address.
4. When returning to cashcourse.org, you can go straight to the "Already registered? Log In" section.

Net Price Calculator

Cuyahoga Community College values affordability. The Net Price Calculator helps students estimate their cost of attendance based on the most recent year's costs. It provides an early approximation of what a new first-year student can expect to pay to attend Tri-C.

FAFSA4caster

FAFSA4caster will help you understand your options for paying for college. Use this interactive estimator to determine your potential financial aid eligibility. This is only an estimate and should not be used to apply for financial aid. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov to determine actual eligibility for federal aid, including grants and student loans.

Budget Calculator

Creating a personal budget is key to financial health. We encourage all students to create a budget to help them meet their short- and long-term financial goals. Use this budget calculator to help you create a personal budget.

Salary

What career are you planning to pursue once you graduate? Do you know what you might expect to earn in this career? When planning your short- and long-term financial goals, it is important to know what your expected income might be.

Understanding Credit Scores

Maintaining good credit is another key to financial wellness. A good credit score influences interest rates for credit you apply for to purchase a car or house. Many employers now review an applicant’s credit score when making hiring decisions. Do you know your credit score?