Type of Financial Aid

How to Apply, Eligibility, and Selection of Recipients and Awards

Federal Pell Grant

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at the FAFSA Application Website. Once we receive the FAFSA, we will contact you to ask for more information. The Student Aid Index (SAI) calculated on the FAFSA and through the verification process determines who will qualify for the Federal Pell Grant and the amount of the award. 

Federal SEOG Grant 1. Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website. There is a limited amount of money for Federal SEOG. The Student Aid Index (SAI) calculated on the FAFSA and through the verification process determines who will qualify for the Federal SEOG. Students with an SAI at or equivalent to zero may qualify, depending on the amount of money available. 
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan

1. Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website and
2. Complete a Loan Request Form 
3.  Visit our Student Loan Information Webpage for additional information. Students who meet general eligibility for financial aid, regardless of income, and who are enrolled in at least 6 credits may qualify.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan 1. Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website and
2. Complete a Loan Request Form 
3. Visit our Student Loan Information Webpage for additional information. Students who meet general eligibility for financial aid, regardless of income, and who are enrolled in at least 6 credits may qualify.
Federal Parent PLUS loan

1. Student completes the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website and
2. Parent applies for a PLUS Loan on the FAFSA Website
3. The Parent Plus loan is a credit-based loan for parents. 

Federal Work Study

1. Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website
2. Complete an application for employment by visiting our Federal Work Study page. Students with SAI's that are less than CCC's cost of attendance minus other need based aid may qualify.  

Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship 

1.  Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website.
2.  Under this scholarship, beginning with the 2018-2019 award year, a Pell-eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer is eligible to receive a maximum Pell Grant for the award year for which the determination of eligibility is made. To qualify for this scholarship, a student must be Pell-eligible and have a Pell-eligible SAI and be less than 24 years of age or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of his or her parent’s or guardian’s death. In subsequent award years, the student continues to be eligible for the scholarship, as long as the student has a Pell-eligible SAI and continues to be an eligible student. All Title IV aid awarded to such eligible students must be based on an SAI at or equivalent to zero without regard to the student’s calculated SAI.
3. The Childern of Fallen Heroes Scholarship is based on eligibility and information received from the FAFSA.

 
LEAP Grant 1. Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website. Eligibility will be determined by the Financial Aid Department at the midpoints of the Fall and Spring semesters and awarded accordingly, depending on the amount of money available.
CCC Grant 1. Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website. Students with a qualifying SAI calculations who are Arizona residents may qualify, depending on the amount of money available.
District Governing Board Scholarship

1.  Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website.
2. Eligibility will be determined by CCC depending on calculated unmet need.

CCC Foundation Scholarships

1. Complete the scholarship application during the open application period and 
2. Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website immediately after completing the scholarship application (optional)

Scholarships from sources other than CCC

1. External Scholarships
2. External Scholarship websites (be careful of scholarship scams)

Hopi Tribe Scholarships

1. Visit the Hopi Tribe Grants & Scholarships Program
2. Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website

Navajo Tribe Scholarships

1. Visit the ONNSFA website
2. Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website

GED Tuition Assistance Grant for CCC GED completers

1. Complete the GED adult education program at CCC
2. Complete a Tuition Assistance Grant Application for CCC GED Graduates form at Financial Aid Forms

Arizona Foster Care Tuition Waiver

1. Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website
2. Complete Foster Care to Success application

Tribal Scholarships (other than Navajo and Hopi)

1. Please contact your tribe for specific information 
2. Complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA Application Website

Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver 1. Complete the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Application
Tuition Waiver for CCC Staff and Faculty

1. Click HR Forms and login to the Intranet via the Human resources website

 

To be considered for any Federal Financial Aid or LEAP grant, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal regulations require that the student's financial aid file be complete and verified before any federal award is awarded or disbursed. Students may check on the status of their file through their MyCCC account or contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Effective for the 2025-2026 Aid Year (beginning Fall 2025), all financial aid disbursed to students requires submission and receipt of a valid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Coconino Community College (CCC). While eligibility for federal grants is not a prerequisite, a completed FAFSA must be on file with CCC to be considered for any form of financial aid. This requirement applies to all types of financial aid, including but not limited to: institutional aid (e.g., Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver, Tuition Assistance Grant), and third-party funding sources (e.g., scholarships).