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.
Our regular office hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 7:30 am-5:30 pm;
Wednesday from 7:30am-2:30pm (closed at 2:30 for processing)
TCC is closed on Fridays during the summer.
We are located in Bldg. 14.
You can mail applications and forms to our office:
Financial Aid Services
Tacoma Community College
6501 S. 19th St., Bldg. 14
Tacoma, WA 98466
Phone: 253-566-5080
Fax: 253-460-2020
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 | Submit Financial Aid Application | Class Open Enrollment Begins | Tuition Deadline | Quarter Begins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019: Priority* | March 14, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | September 5, 2019 | September 23, 2019 |
| Fall 2019: Final | May 23, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | September 5, 2019 | September 23, 2019 |
| Winter 2020 | October 3, 2019 | November 12, 2019 | December 12, 2019 | January 2, 2020 |
| Spring 2020 | January 23, 2020 | February 18, 2020 | March 12, 2020 | March 30, 2020 |
| Summer 2020 | April 2, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | TBD | June 22, 2020 |
*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 Workshops
Every Thursday afternoon from 1pm - 4pm, in Bldg. 8 Room 12.*
Individual appointments for FAFSA completion are available.
*Workshops scheduled from Dec. 12-Jan. 9 have been canceled. Workshops will resume on Jan. 9, 2020.
FAFSA Completion HelpFinancial Aid Completion Workshops
TCC is hosting two Financial Aid Completion Worshops
Nov. 21, 2019, 4pm-6pm, Bldg. 16 Room 108
Dec. 10, 2019, 4pm-6pm, Bldg. 16 Room 108
Any Questions?
Financial Aid Application Resources
Applying for financial aid involves careful documentation. Please read the following information thoroughly - we want you to succeed!