Financial Aid
We are here to help you pay for college.
Mission Statement: Student Financial Aid Services at Tacoma Community College is committed to the equitable delivery of all available resources in an efficient and effective manner. Our services are designed to meet the needs of a diverse population and to promote education, enhance employability and encourage student success.
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.)
Office hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8 am – 5pm
Wednesdays 8am – 2:30 pm, 4pm – 5 pm (closed 2:30 – 4 for meetings and trainings)
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
Financial Aid zoom lobby: https://tacomacc-edu.zoom.us/j/84755019920
Monday – 10am-3pm, 4-5pm
Tuesday – 12-3pm, 4-5pm
Wednesday – By appointment
Thursday – 12pm-3pm, 4-5pm
Friday – 10am-1pm
Book a one-on-one virtual appointment online HERE
You may submit documents by one of three ways
- online: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?TacomaCC&layout_id=3
- at the Financial Aid office in bldg. 14 (mail slot in office front door)
- 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 2022 | January 27, 2022 | February 22, 2022 | March 10, 2022 | March 28, 2022 |
Summer 2022 | April 7, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | June 2, 2022 | June 21, 2022 |
Fall 2022 priority* | March 17, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | September 8, 2022 | September 26, 2022 |
Fall 2022 | May 26, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | September 8, 2022 | September 26, 2022 |
Winter 2023 | October 6, 2022 | November 14, 2022 | December 15, 2022 | January 4, 2023 |
Spring 2023 | January 26, 2023 | February 21, 2023 | March 16, 2023 | April 3, 2023 |
Summer 2023 | April 6, 2023 | To be determined | To be determined | June 26, 2023 |
*After the priority deadline, some Financial Aid funds are limited and based on availability only.
OTHER ACADEMIC DEADLINES
FAFSA and WASFA Completion Assistance
Please feel free to contact us via email to help you with financial aid completion.
Financial Aid Application Resources
Applying for financial aid involves careful documentation. Please read the following information thoroughly - we want you to succeed!