Apply for Aid
The following steps will show you how to navigate the Financial Aid Application Process.
Important Update for Fall 2024
To ensure that your application for financial aid is processed first, register for your Fall Quarter classes immediately. Priority awarding of financial aid funds will be given to students enrolled in classes for Fall Quarter 2024.
Enroll in Fall Quarter classes as soon as possible.
STEP 1
Apply for Admission
to Highline College
Students planning to complete a degree are eligible for Financial Aid. Be sure to declare your intended degree on your application.
STEP 3
Receive Welcome Letter
Once you’ve submitted your application, Highline will send you a Welcome Letter via
email.
CHECK ctcLINK
STEP 4
Review To Do List
Check your email and ctcLink Student Portal - Task Tile/ To Do List multiple times a week for Financial Aid requests, even after receiving aid. CHECK CTCLINK
STEP 5
Your Financial Aid Offer
The Financial Aid Offer Letter details all of the available financial aid funding that Highline can offer you to attend.
STEP 6
Accept Aid Offer
Accept your financial aid within 30 days or it will be canceled and awarded to someone
else. You can decline it later if you change your mind. Read the Terms and Conditions
carefully.
HOW TO ACCEPT AWARD
STEP 7
Schedule a Meeting
Schedule your highly recommended meeting with Financial Aid. You have 30 days to schedule your meeting, which can
be done in person or via Zoom.
Schedule Meeting
STEP 8
Aid Disbursements
BankMobile Options
Choose Your BankMobile Disbursements Refund Option. This is how you will receive any
refunds. We recommend Direct Deposit or the BankMobile VIBE account options.
BankMobile Disbursements
2024-25 FAFSA Updates
Changes to the FAFSA will benefit most students and families, but there are some issues—and the financial aid process will take longer this year.
Check My Financial Aid Status
Students can now check on the status of their Financial Aid Application 24/7. Using your Highline login credentials, students can check the status of their application, what that status means, and what their next step should be in the process. By clicking the button below you will be taken to a tool to check the status of your FAFSA/WASFA application.
Helpful Financial Aid Videos
Questions? Contact Us.
Financial Aid
financialaid@highline.edu
(206) 592-3358
Building 6, Floor 1
Financial Aid Office Hours
|
Day |
Hours |
|---|---|
|
Monday |
8 – 5 p.m. |
|
Tuesday |
8 – 6 p.m. |
|
Wednesday |
Closed for processing |
|
Thursday |
8 – 5 p.m. |
|
Friday |
Closed for processing |
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