Financial aid opportunities
The idea of financing your college education can seem overwhelming — it’s a major investment. But remember that you’re investing in you. You’re investing in your work, your passions and the changes you’ll bring to the art and design world. There are many opportunities to make all this happen financially. If the options on the pages below don’t quite get you where you need to be, CCAD can help you find additional financial aid resources. At any point in this process, you can reach out to a counselor in our Financial Aid Office. Contact us at 614.222.3295 or financialaid@ccad.edu with your questions, or set up an appointment to come in and chat.
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2024-2025 Financial Aid Checklist
Prepare for your financial aid for 2024-2025 with the following tasks:
- File your 2024-2025 FAFSA at studentaid.gov by the CCAD priority deadline of April 1, 2024
- Submit any requested documents from the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible so you can receive your Financial Aid Offer for next academic year.
- Review your 2024-25 Financial Aid Offer. Your offer will be emailed to your CCAD email. Offers will be issued via email beginning in March 2024 on a rolling basis.
- Complete your CCAD Loan Action Form to ACCEPT, REDUCE or DECLINE the federal student loans offered to you.
- If you’re a FIRST-TIME loan borrower, complete your Entrance Loan Counseling and a Master Promissory Note (MPN) at studentaid.gov so your loans can be disbursed.
- Apply or re-apply for outside scholarships.
- Check your CCAD balance on Self-Service. Bills will be issued in early July and are due by the end of July.
- Consider other financing options:
- Your parent could apply for a Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan.
- You or your parent may apply for an Alternative/Private Loan from a lender. You can start your lender search and application here.
- Sign up for CCAD's Monthly Payment Plan with CashNet. You can sign up after bills have been issued in July through Self-Service.
- Have questions or need more guidance? Make an appointment with your Financial Aid Counselor using the links below.