Financial Aid
We are here to help you pay for college.
About
Nearly 60 percent of all TCC students receive some kind of financial aid to help pay for school. Here’s how we can help you make an investment in your education. (Don't forget to learn about financial literacy too.)
Regular office hours
The TCC Financial Aid office is closed, but working remotely.
Contact Information
Email: faid@tacomacc.edu
Be sure to include your student ID number in your email, or your name and date of
birth.
We will try our best to respond within 2 business days.
Phone: 253-566-5080
You will need to leave a voicemail. Be sure to say your name and callback number
clearly, and include your student ID number if you have one.
We will try our best to respond within 2 business days.
Fax: 253-460-2020
You may submit documents by one of three ways
- online: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?TacomaCC&layout_id=3
or - using the payment drop box: located outside Bldg. 14 next to the front sliding doors.
or
- by mail:
Financial Aid Services
Tacoma Community College
6501 S. 19th St., Bldg. 14
Tacoma, WA 98466
When should I apply for financial aid?
When applying for financial aid make sure to start the process at least six weeks before the deadline. Because some funds are limited and awarded to eligible priority applicants only, this will give you the best shot at getting the maximum amount of aid possible. Don’t forget: All students must apply for aid every school year. At TCC the school year starts with the fall quarter.
What Quarter Do You Want to Start?
Below you will find new quarter start dates and file completion deadlines.
| Quarter You Want To Start | Financial Aid File Completion Date (deadline date) | Class Open Enrollment Begins | Tuition is Due | Quarter Begins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | January 28, 2021 | February 23, 2021 | March 11, 2021 | March 29, 2021 |
| Summer 2021 | April 8, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | June 3, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
| Fall 2021 | March 18, 2021 Priority fall deadline* | May 17, 2021 | September 2, 2021 | September 20, 2021 |
| Fall 2021 | May 27, 2021 Final fall deadline | May 17, 2021 | September 2, 2021 | September 20, 2021 |
*After the priority deadline, some Financial Aid funds are limited and based on availability only.
OTHER ACADEMIC DEADLINES
Financial Aid Completion Help is Available
FAFSA and WASFA Completion Assistance
Please feel free to contact us via email to help you with financial aid completion.
FAFSA Completion Help via emailFAFSA Assistance Chatbot
You can use the FAFSA assistance chatbot if you're a Senior in High School, returning college student, or non-traditional student applying to college for the first time.
- Free to use.
- Always ready to help.
- Powered by AI technology.
Note: This chatbot is a third-party service.
FAFSA Chatbot
Financial Aid Application Resources
Applying for financial aid involves careful documentation. Please read the following information thoroughly - we want you to succeed!