Financial Aid
Financial aid consists of grants, scholarships, childcare, and work study that will help you and your family with educational expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and supplies. It is available for all degree and diploma programs as well as some certificates.

2024-2025 Financial Aid
The FAFSA application for the 2024-2025 school year is available at studentaid.gov. It will be available until June 30, 2025.
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How to Apply
After you have applied for admission to CCC, it is time to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA must be completed every year you plan to attend college. By completing the FAFSA you are applying for all federal and state grants CCC has to offer.
The application is available October 1 for the upcoming fall and spring term. Don’t forget to include CCC’s school code (008082), otherwise your financial aid application will not be made available to us.
What You Need When Applying
- Your social security number
- Parents’ social security numbers if you are a dependent
- Your federal income tax return and W-2s
- If you are a dependent, you will need your parents’ Federal Income Tax Return and W-2s
- Untaxed income records such as social security benefits, child support and welfare
- CCC’s school code – 008082
After you Complete the FAFSA
Once CCC receives a copy of your FAFSA from the U.S. Department of Education, an email will be sent to your CCC student email address (Student Email Set-Up Instructions) requesting documents needed to complete your file. Once all documents are received, we will continue processing your application for financial aid. If awarded, we will notify you of your award via your CCC student email. All students should read CCC’s Things You Must Know document, which includes detailed information regarding financial aid policies.
Childcare Assistance Grant

Cleveland Community College participates in the Childcare grant assistance program through the state of North Carolina. The intent of the program is to assist student-parents with the financial responsibilities for childcare expenses so they may stay enrolled and complete their educational goals. To be eligible for these funds students must:
- Be a NC resident
- Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
- Be eligible for financial aid
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progess (SAP)
Scholarships
CCC offers a variety of scholarships for students based on program of study, academics, and residential status. Click the name of the scholarship to read more and apply.
Contact Us
Our office hours
We are open Monday through Friday 8-4.
The office is open extended hours during peak registration periods. See the Academic Calendar for those dates and times.
Financial Aid Office
- financialaid@clevelandcc.edu
- 704-669-4028
- Jack Hunt Campus Center #2102
Fax: 704-669-4204