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 office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays from 8 a.m.-noon. We
are located in Bldg. 14.
You can mail applications and forms to our office at:
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 | Suggested Application Deadline | Submit Financial Aid Application | Tuition Deadline | Quarter Begins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2018 | by May 2018 | April 5, 2018 | June 7, 2018 | June 25, 2018 |
| Fall 2018 | OPEN | May 24, 2018* | September 6, 2018 | September 24, 2018 |
| Winter 2019 | by November 2018 | October 4, 2018 | December 13, 2018 | January 2, 2019 |
| Spring 2019 | by February 2019 | January 24, 2019 | March 14, 2019 | April 1, 2019 |
Financial aid application resources
Applying for financial aid involves careful documentation. Please read the following information thoroughly - we want you to succeed!