Cochise College | Admissions | Financial Aid
No specific information about any financial aid awards or scholarships will be given over the telephone. This is to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) laws. Students wishing to know the amounts of their Pell awards or student loans should use the financial aid direct access button on the MyCochise portal at my.cochise.edu.
There is a 100% picture ID requirement at all Financial Aid offices.
The Cost of College How much does it cost to go to Cochise College? Click here to see the estimated cost. Information for Transfer Students Official academic transcripts will be required of all transfer students who display in NSLDS (National Student Loan Database System) that they have attended previous colleges and/or have substantial student loan debt. Transcripts will be evaluated and restricted enrollment enforced when applicable. Students who have not met our academic standards (2.0 CGPA and completion of 75% of classes attempted) at the prior colleges will be evaluated with the same probation and suspension standards currently in place for Cochise College students.
Students who consistently have received W and F grades will be required to complete a minimum of six credit hours with a 2.0 or better GPA using their own resources before federal aid will be approved. For more information, read the Financial Aid Academic Policy.
To be considered for federal or state aid programs, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application can be found online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If this is your first application, request your PIN before submitting your application. Paper applications can also be used and are available in the Financial Aid Office.
When you have completed the FAFSA, submit it directly to the federal government. They will issue a Student Aid Report (SAR) to you and it is important that you read the information on this form. You will be notified on your Cochise College account if additional documents are required. Your file is complete when the Financial Aid Office sends a letter to your Cochise College account notifying you that you have been awarded financial aid. Financial aid priority deadline is April 30.
Important facts about financial aid:
If qualified, some students who are registered in 1-5 credits may receive Pell Grants. These students do not qualify for any type of student loans due to less than halftime enrollment. Generally, most students must be registered at least half time (6-8 credit hours) to qualify for aid.
You are only paid for classes you are attending. If you are taking classes in the eight-week terms you will not receive financial aid funds until you are actally attending six credit hours. That means that a student taking three credits in the first eight-week session and three credits in the second eight-week session will not receive any Pell refund payment until the start of the second eight-week session.
Adjustments to your Financial Aid Financial aid awards are adjusted through the last day to add classes. If you have received an award, and had a refund processed any change in enrollment could affect your financial aid. If during the add drop period you drop a class that you have received money for, your award will be adjusted. If you have already received a refund for that class, you will owe the money for that class back to Cochise College.
You must declare both an eligible degree and a major to receive financial aid.
You will have to apply or renew your application for financial aid every academic year in order to continue receiving aid.
All new students must attend a financial aid orientation before funds will be disbursed.
You must maintain satisfactory academic progress to retain eligibility for financial aid.
Consortium Agreements Cochise College will not approve Consortium Agreements for students that are not meeting our Satisfactory Progress requirements.
It is YOUR responsibility to check your Cochise College (CC) account for any required documents or the status of your financial aid.
Apply for your financial aid now! You may complete an application online or pick one up in one of our Financial Aid Offices.
Scholarships and Grants The Cochise College Foundation offers a tremendous amount of support in the form of scholarships and grants for our students. All students are encouraged to apply. Many of these scholarships are not based on family income, but rather on academic potential and major. Contact our office so that we may send you a scholarship form. The foundation scholarship application is available at the Financial Aid Office early each year. The deadline for submission is mid April. For information about other scholarships, visit www.scholarships4school.com
We're here to help guide you through the financial aid process at Cochise College. Check the links to How do I start? and FAQs to find the information you need. Contact us using the information at the bottom of this page for additional information.
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Withdrawal and Refund Policy If you withdraw from the college either before the start of the term or after the term starts, you must process an official withdrawal from through the Office of Records and Registration, as well as the Financial Aid office. If you withdraw prior to the start of the term and you received an advance financial aid check, you must return the funds to the Cochise College business office.
The Department of Education's refund policy is effective through 60 percent of the term. Both the institution and the student are liable for the return of "unused" federal funds. You will receive a copy of the refund calculation along with a letter stating the amount of funds that you are required to return. Your payment must be returned to Cochise College unless you are given other instructions.
You have 45 days to return the federal funds or make satisfactory arrangements to repay. Failure to repay will result in the loss of eligibility for all Title IV federal financial aid programs. If you have a student loan, you will be notified of any payments made to your student loan by Cochise College.
If you stop attending your classes and do not notify the college, you are subject to the same refund policy. Any student who completes the term with only W and F grades will be checked for completion of all classes and will be subject to the refund policy.
Cochise College Financial Aid Offices Sierra Vista Campus 901 North Colombo Avenue Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Phone: (520) 515-5417 or (520) 515-5462 FAX: (520) 515-5304
Douglas Campus 4190 West Highway 80 Douglas, AZ 85607-6190 Phone: (520) 417-4045 or (520) 417-4722 FAX: (520) 417-4192 (800) 966-7943