Steps to Applying for Financial Aid

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Applying for Financial Aid doesn't have to be complicated. Follow these easy steps and you are on your way!

We've broken down the financial aid process into three simple steps.

Step 1 - Complete the FAFSA

To apply for financial aid you must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each academic year. Go to www.studentaid.gov > Apply for Aid > Complete the FAFSA Form to get started. You can complete the FAFSA online and sign it electronically with your FSA ID. If you forgot your username, you can retrieve it here. If you forgot your password, you can reset it here. Your FAFSA application is used to apply for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work Study, FSEOG, Federal Direct Loans and the PA State Grant. Additional steps may be required in order to receive the PA State Grant. The PA State Grant is administered by PHEAA. More information regarding the PA State Grant is found at www.pheaa.org.

Community College of Philadelphia School Code: 003249

Note: Please keep record of your FSA ID. You will need it every year to apply for financial aid and to access Federal Student Aid websites.

Financial Aid Application Deadlines

FAFSA Completion Demo Videos

FATV FAFSA Videos

FATV videos are useful to assist with the completion of your FAFSA. If you need further assistance completing a FAFSA application, please contact the office at financialaid [at] ccp.edu (financialaid[at]ccp[dot]edu) to schedule a Zoom meeting.

Step 2 - Read your Student Aid Report

Once you've completed the FAFSA application, you'll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) via email. You can also access your SAR by logging back into your FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov. Review your SAR carefully and take the appropriate steps if required.

Step 3 - Check your MyCCP and College Email Accounts

The Office of Financial Aid will review your FAFSA application and post any outstanding requirements to your MyCCP account. Make sure to complete and sign all appropriate forms that are required to process your application.

To view your outstanding requirements in MyCCP, follow these steps:

Log into your MyCCP portal
Click on the Student tab at the top
Click on Financial Aid to the right
Click on Status
Click on My Eligibility
Click on Student Requirements
Choose the Aid Year (School Year)