FREE FOR ME Fall & Spring 2022-2023
3 STEPS to Columbia College's FREE FOR MEFree Tuition for Fall/Spring |
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1. APPLYComplete the Fall 22/Spring 23 Admissions Application (skip this step if you attended CC in the last 12 months.) For assistance contact Admissions and Records |
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2. FAFSA // CADAA // CCPGComplete a 2022-2023 Financial Aid Application OR the tuition waiver (CCPG) OR speak to your Financial Aid Specialist. |
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3. REGISTERRegister for Spring 2023 Courses. Spring priority enrollment begins Oct 24th, 2022. Spring open enrollment begins Nov 21st, 2022. |
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) |
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HOW DO I APPLY TO COLUMBIA COLLEGE? | Go to the admissions registration and submit an application. Columbia College will receive your application electronically and send updates to your @my.yosemite.edu email account. Skip this step if you are a returning student who has attended Columbia College in the last 12 months. |
I DON'T THINK I QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL AID. SHOULD I APPLY? | Yes, everyone should complete a financial aid application, or talk to your Financial Aid Specialist. |
WHICH FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION SHOULD I COMPLETE?* | There are three application options available for students to complete for the 2022-2023 year. These include the FAFSA, CADAA or CCPG. For information regarding which applications fits your situation, visit FAFSA vs CADAA.If you are unable to complete any of the above applications, talk to your Financial Aid Specialist. Last names A - L, call (209) 588-5105 / M - Z, call (209) 588-5272. For more information visit the Financial Aid Homepage. |
HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE FOR FREE IN FALL/SPRING? | There is no maximum (or minimum) number of free tuition courses for Fall/Spring 22-23. For help registering contact A&R (209) 588-5231 |
I AM A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ENROLLED AT COLUMBIA COLLEGE. DO I QUALIFY? | Yes. Dual Enrollment students are eligible for free tuition but are not eligible for financial aid grants. |
DO I HAVE TO BE A CITIZEN TO GET FREE TUITION? | There is no citizenship or residency requirement for participation in the free tuition program. |
I'VE REGISTERED FOR FREE COURSES. WHY DO I SEE A BALANCE DUE ON MY ACCOUNT? | Students will see a balance due on their account until it has been verified they have completed the required financial aid steps to qualify for free tuition. Once verified, the account balance will be eliminated. |
I AM TAKING SPRING 2023 COURSES AT COLUMBIA AND MJC, ARE MJC COURSE FREE AS WELL? | This promotion is ONLY for Columbia College courses during Spring 2023. |
I AM TAKING FALL 2022 COURSES AT COLUMBIA AND MJC, ARE MJC COURSE FREE AS WELL? |
During the Fall 2022 semester, ALL courses at Columbia and MJC were free. During Spring 2023 courses at MJC will NOT be free under this campaign. |
*Students are required to complete one of the three options for Financial Aid, BUT you do NOT have to be financially eligible. Reach out to the Financial Aid Office for help.