How to Apply for Financial Aid

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See the priority processing dates to apply for financial aid here. We recommend filing your FAFSA at least two weeks in advance of these dates in case you need to fix errors or additional information is required.

1. Apply to EvCC at EverettCC.edu/Apply

To get your financial aid application reviewed at EvCC, you need to apply for admission. Provide your social security number on your admissions application for financial aid purposes. 

2. Decide if you should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).

WASFA is only for undocumented students and select non-citizens. If you need help finding out if you’re eligible for WASFA, go to wsac.wa.gov/wasfa

If you are filling out the FAFSA apply online at StudentAid.gov  
Create your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID: On the FAFSA website, create your FSA ID username and password. If you have to provide parent information on the FAFSA, one of your parents will need their own FSA ID.

If you are filling out the WASFA, apply online at wsac.wa.gov/wasfa

3. You’ll need some records

To fill out your FAFSA or WASFA, you’ll need income records, such as W2s, copies of federal tax returns, and Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) benefits for the previous year. Dependent students will need their parents' income records.

School Code: EvCC’s Federal School Code is 003776

Include your email address on your FAFSA or WASFA application: This is how the U.S. Department of Education, Washington State Achievement Council (WSAC), and EvCC will contact you if there are any errors or if additional paperwork is required.

After you submit your FAFSA or WASFA, the U.S. Department of Education or Washington State Achievement Council receives and processes it, then sends your information to EvCC electronically (it takes a few business days). 

4. Get your Student Aid Report and fix any errors on your FAFSA (not for WASFA applicants)

You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) sent to your email or mailing address. The report is the U.S. Department of Education’s response to your FAFSA. If there are any changes needed to your FAFSA, make them on the FAFSA website. EvCC can’t review your file until your FAFSA is complete with no errors.

4. Watch your email and check the Student Homepage of your ctcLink Account

After your FAFSA or WASFA is done, EvCC’s Financial Aid Office will email you at the email address you put on your FAFSA or WASFA. Log into your Student Homepage of your ctcLink Account.You can view and find documents you need to submit, or have already submitted. It is important to submit any requested documents right away to avoid delays in processing your financial aid. You will be able to view your financial aid application status, view aid offered, view messages and  "To Do List"  through the Student Homepage of their ctcLink Account. Note: Be sure to carefully read your "To Do List" items from Everett Community College if you are planning to enroll. You will also see other Washington community colleges that you may have listed on your FAFSA or WASFA, so be sure that you do not accept aid from multiple colleges for the same term.