Application Process
Apply for Financial Aid
To determine what type of Financial Aid you are eligible, complete a Free Application for Student Federal Aid (FAFSA) . All students, regardless of income, are encouraged to submit a FAFSA. Even students who do not qualify for need-based aid, are usually eligible for federal loans with discounted interest rates and origination fees.
Click here for FAFSA Tips (PDF, 209.92KB)
Stay on track using this Financial Aid Checklist (PDF, 114.9KB)
Submit Required Documents
Already completed the FAFSA? Have you submitted all the documents needed to complete your file?Accept or Decline Awards
Once your file is complete, you are ready to be awarded financial aid through our automated packaging process. A Financial Aid Award Notice will be mailed to new students. Continuing students will receive an email directing them to their myCI online student account. The offer lists the applicant's budget and tentative Financial Aid offer.
Financial Aid Awards can be accepted or declined online via myCI. If your offer includes federal student loans or work-study, additional requirements must be completed before these funds can be disbursed to your student account.