How to Apply
Applying for financial aid can be an intimidating and confusing process. By being informed about the steps of the application process and how our office determines eligibility, you can avoid delays in receiving your financial aid. We put together a list of simple steps to follow that will help you navigate the application process.
We also provide students information on where they are in the application process through eWOLF and through email notifications. So be sure to check online and review the information on setting you’re your CCCS (Colorado Community College System) email account.
See Important Dates for information on priority consideration, class start and end dates and add/drop deadlines. Click on any of the steps to find in-depth information about applying for financial aid.
The FAFSA is the first step in applying for financial aid, the FAFSA is short for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and needs to be completed for each year that you plan on attending Front Range Community College. By adding our school code (007933) to your FAFSA the Department of Education knows to send your information to Front Range. All Colorado Residents should also be sure that they have filed for the Colorado Opportunity Fund which can be used to reduce the amount of tuition paid at Front Range Community College.
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Once the Department of Education sends is your FAFSA record we will review the information in your file and may ask for documentation from you to help us determine your financial aid eligibility.
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Once we receive the documentation we requested, or if we didn't request any documentation, our office will review your financial aid eligibility. The timing of when you apply is important so apply as soon as you can. We recommend that you have your FAFSA filed by March 1st for each year that you plan on attending.
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Once you have been awarded you will be asked to review our Terms and Conditions of any financial aid award. This covers the details to maintaining your financial aid eligibility. You will also want to look to see if the awarded amount is enough to cover your tuition and fees.
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Once the semester starts and after the end of the add / drop period for the term, we will disburse funds into your student account. These funds will be paid in to cover tuition and fees related to your enrollment at Front Range Community College.
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Learn about the policies that measure Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and other policies so that you can avoid missing out on future financial aid at Front Range Community College.
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