Financial Aid at Contra Costa College

01/24/2026

🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED to March 2, 2026!🚨
students can submit just one application to be considered for over $300k across more than 80 scholarship opportunities! Apply online TODAY: www.contracosta.edu/scholarships

11/05/2025

FA Pop Out Event is cancelled for today November 5th. The Financial aid office front counter will stay open all day.

11/03/2025

🚨2026-2027 Scholarship App OPEN!🚨
1 application, $300K+ awards, 80+ opportunities.
All students need is:
☑ Your InSite Login
☑ Email Address for a Professional/Academic Reference
☑ Your Unofficial Academic Transcript
Apply Online from Nov 3rd, 2025 - Feb 15th, 2026 at contracosta.edu/scholarships

09/10/2025

We will see you at our first FA Pop Out event of the 25-26 award year. We will have full service Counter and Lab services available in Fireside from 11am-1pm. *Pease Note: our main office SSC-102 will be closed during this event*

08/29/2025

Hey have you heard of DSIG? DSIG stands for Dreamers Service Incentive Grant and supports undocumented students in California who are committed to making a difference through service while pursuing their education🧡
DSIG offers up to $4,500 per academic year for completing 150 hours of community service!
📌 Requirements:
✅ CA Dream Act Application submitted
✅ Eligible for Cal Grant B (or Cal Grant A)
✅ Enrolled in a CA Community College
✅ Complete at least 150 volunteer hours
✅ Work with a qualifying nonprofit organization
📝 Apply Here:
🔗 https://www.csac.ca.gov/dsig
✨ Make your impact. Earn while you serve. Apply today!

08/28/2025

💰 Disbursement Day! 💰

The first aid of the semester is here! We've disbursed:
➡️ $3M in Fee Waivers
➡️ $1.8M in Pell Grants
➡️ $80K in Loans

To get your refund: You MUST select your disbursement method through BankMobile on the InSite Portal!

Haven't received an award email? Check InSite first! Questions? Email us [email protected] or visit our Financial Aid office.

08/25/2025

🎉 Welcome to the Fall 2025 semester, . We are so happy you are here! 🎉

The campus is buzzing, the coffee is flowing, and our team is working at warp speed to get to everyone! ⚡️ Just a heads up that our help is in *high demand*, so you will encounter longer than normal wait times across all services.

**For the quickest assist:**
💻 **Portal Power:** Check your status & find answers 24/7 through financial Aid self service on InSite Portal → https://www.4cd.edu/insite
📧 **Pro Student Move:** Don’t stand in line, send us your question from your InSite e-mail address (verify your identity by including your CCC student ID number, Date of Birth, last 4 digits of your SSN) → [email protected]

Thanks for your good vibes and patience! We're so excited to support you. Now, go out there and have an amazing semester! 💪📚 ✨

08/23/2025

💸 Financial Aid Alert! 💸
The first disbursement drops on August 25th!

To get your aid for classes for the fall semester, your file must be complete, classes need to have started within 10 days of the payout AND you must have selected your refund preference with BankMobile on the InSite Portal.

Do it now so you’re ready for payday!

08/22/2025

25-26 Financial Aid Pop Out Events are back! Come join us at Fireside Hall throughout the year for help applying or completing your file.

05/06/2025

04/23/2025

Spread the word! If you've already filed your 2025-2026 FAFSA with then you already have an email in your InSite email inbox with information about your status. So check your email and complete any required items for 2025-2026 early! And don't forget, we're open all year long, so drop by the Financial Aid Office if you need help.

04/23/2025

If you're on Financial Aid Suspension this semester, there's still time to submit an appeal to get your financial aid back! The deadline for spring 2025 Financial Aid Appeals is May 5. Find forms/instructions by logging into InSite, click the Financial Aid tile, then Financial Aid Forms.