Financial Aid
The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office helps eligible degree- and certificate-seeking students obtain funding to meet their educational expenses at Everett Community College. We want you to succeed.
Application Process
The Financial Aid Office provides financial assistance to individuals who have completed the financial aid process and are eligible for aid as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). For more information regarding eligibility requirements visit EverettCC.edu/FA.
It is important to apply for financial aid well in advance of the anticipated start date.
To be considered for maximum funding, and to qualify for a tuition hold, students need to submit their FAFSA or WASFA and complete required EvCC paperwork by the priority processing dates at EverettCC.edu/FA. Applications are reviewed continuously and are awarded on a funds-available basis.
Assistance in completing the process is available in the Financial Aid Office.
Types of Financial Aid Available
EvCC participates in the following federal and state financial aid programs: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal Work Study, Federal Direct Loans, Washington College Grant, College Bound, Passport to College Scholarship, Washington State Work Study, EvCC Grant, and Tuition Waiver.
Note: Tuition waivers do not pay for lab fees, technology fees, parking fees, or class fees charged for self-support classes.
Financial aid programs can be divided into three broad categories: grants, work study, and loans.
Grants require no repayment.
Work study is part-time employment on/off campus with an hourly pay rate.
Loans are borrowed money and must be paid back with interest. It is important for students to understand their repayment options so they can successfully repay their loans.
Financial aid recipients usually receive a combination of financial aid programs. Financial aid focuses on direct educational expenses: tuition and fees. For students enrolled at least half-time, indirect costs such as living expenses and childcare are also considered.
Tuition Hold Process
Students who are dependent on financial aid to pay for their tuition may be placed on a tuition hold from the Financial Aid Office prior to the tuition payment deadline each quarter. Holds are typically not given if a student does not meet the priority filing deadline for each quarter and other eligibility requirements. For more details, please contact the Financial Aid office.
Academic Progress
Financial aid recipients are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Grades are monitored on a quarterly and annual basis, and the student must complete all of their classes with a minimum number of credits with a 2.0 cumulative grade point average, and maintain a minimum 67% cumulative completion rate to be in good standing. All previously attempted college credits are also evaluated, regardless of whether the student received financial aid.
Students may be allowed to attempt 150 percent of college level credits that are required for their degree. A maximum of 45 credits will be allowed for required preparatory coursework.
Please refer to the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy located under the Policies and Notices section on EverettCC.edu/FA for complete details.
Return of Title IV Funds
Financial aid recipients who withdraw, either officially or unofficially, may be required to return some or all federal financial aid received.
For specific questions about this federal requirement, contact the Financial Aid Office and review the policy at EverettCC.edu/R2T4.
Future financial aid will be suspended and students must appeal for reinstatement.
Financial Aid Census Date and Repayment Policy
The complete Financial Aid Census Date and Repayment Policy is available online at EverettCC.edu/Census.
Students are encouraged to visit the Financial Aid Office to ask about the impact of dropping classes before making changes to their schedule.
The Financial Aid Office uses an “enrollment lock” date for Federal Pell Grant, Washington College Grant, College Bound, and Passport to College funds. The “lock” date is also known as the “census date.”
The census date is the 10th business day of the quarter, except for Summer which has a census date of the eighth business day. College policy allows students to drop classes without a grade of “W” through the census date. Tuition refunds may also be issued for courses dropped following the Everett Community College Refund Policy.
Schedule changes made through the census date may have different impacts. Factors to consider include whether aid from the grant programs locked at census have already been disbursed and whether classes were added or dropped.
Adding Classes and Census
If a student adds any eligible courses by the census day, financial aid funds will be increased. Additional funds will be applied toward payment of charges for the added classes, and any remaining balance will be refunded through BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.
Dropping Classes and Census
If a student drops any eligible courses by the census day, financial aid funds will be reduced. This will result in the student owing repayment to Everett Community College and/or the state aid program(s), depending on the funding type.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships are made possible by the college, through community organizations, and by donations from individuals.
Eligibility requirements vary. Some are based on financial need, some on academic merit, and others on program of study.
EvCC Foundation scholarship applications are available every February for the following academic year. Information about regional and national scholarships is posted on the financial aid website under the Scholarships section as it becomes available at EverettCC.edu/FA.
In-person financial aid assistance is available in the Financial Aid Office, located on the top floor of the Parks Student Union, Room 307. Phone assistance is available by calling 425-388-9280.