FINANCIAL AID
Understanding Your Options Shouldn't Be Complicated.
Paying for school can bring a lot of questions. CCI's Financial Aid team can help you understand the different resources that may be available, what you may qualify for, and what steps come next.
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.
YOUR OPTIONS
More Than One Way to Pay for School
Every student's situation is different. Depending on eligibility and the program you choose, your education may involve federal or state aid, military education benefits, private financing, a CCI payment plan, or a combination of resources.
Federal Financial Aid
FAFSA is the starting point for understanding which eligible federal programs may be available. Depending on eligibility, those resources may include:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
- Direct PLUS Loans where applicable
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Completing the FAFSA does not guarantee an award or determine how much aid a student may receive.
California Financial Aid Programs
Qualifying California students may also have state aid options. Current CCI program materials reference Cal Grant B, Cal Grant C, California Dream Act-related programs where applicable, and the Chafee Grant where applicable.
Availability depends on each program's requirements and the student's circumstances. CCI's Financial Aid team can help explain the next steps without promising eligibility or an award.
Other Ways to Fund Your Education
CCI Student Payment Option Plan
CCI may offer a no-interest student payment option plan, subject to applicable policies and approval. Availability is not automatic, and not every student will qualify.
Sallie Mae / Private Education Loans
Private education loans are separate from federal Financial Aid and have separate eligibility, credit, interest-rate, and repayment terms. CCI does not determine loan approval.
Military, Veteran & Family Education Benefits
Eligible veterans, service members, and qualifying family members may have access to education benefits.
Visit the dedicated benefits page for a focused overview and the right questions to bring to CCI.
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Net Price Calculator
We're updating CCI's Net Price Calculator with current institutional data.
This tool is designed to provide an estimate of education costs after grants and scholarships for students with circumstances similar to yours. Updated estimates will be available here once the current reporting data has been finalized.
In the meantime, CCI's Financial Aid team can help you understand tuition, FAFSA, and the funding options that may apply to you.
A SIMPLE START
How Financial Aid Works
Complete the FAFSA
Start by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Review Your Eligibility
CCI's Financial Aid team helps explain the aid and funding resources that may apply.
Understand Your Plan
Review tuition, applicable aid, expected out-of-pocket costs, and payment responsibilities before beginning school.
REAL QUESTIONS. REAL ANSWERS. NO PRESSURE.
Financial Aid Comes With Questions. Ask Them.
You don't need to understand every part of Financial Aid before talking with CCI. That's what the conversation is for.
What does this cover?
What would I still owe?
What's the difference between a grant and a loan?
Can different funding sources be combined?
When does repayment begin?