If you’ve been accepted to Cleveland State Community College, congratulations! Your life is about to change for the better! Financial assistance is available for those who need it, and our Financial Aid Office will gladly assist you in the process. Read on to find out how to make your school experience more affordable.
You can also complete additional applications for scholarships. We award students more than $5 million in financial aid each academic year, and nearly half of our students receive some form of aid, which comes from the following:
After the financial aid process is complete, a notification of award is mailed to you at the address on file with the Admission & Records Office, and your award appears on your CougarNet Account.
The U.S. Department of Education randomly selects students for verification of information submitted on the FAFSA. If selected, you are notified on your Federal Student Aid Report (FSAR). The Financial Aid Office will notify you via CougarNet of the proper documentation to submit to our office.
If you transfer to Cleveland State, your financial aid does not automatically transfer with you. You must follow the procedures necessary to continue receiving financial aid at Cleveland State. Contact the Financial Aid Office for complete details.
Yes, you may be eligible for financial aid during summer classes. Eligibility is determined by the Financial Aid Office. You will be notified of your award amount for the summer semester.
Renewal of financial aid is not automatic. Students must file a FAFSA each year and demonstrate satisfactory progress.
Satisfactory progress is attending classes, maintaining a 2.0 GPA or higher, passing a minimum number of hours during the academic semester and attempting no more than 90 of the hours required to complete a degree or 150 percent of the hours required to complete a certificate.
Cleveland State Community College is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution