Financial Aid Calendar
AFSA Application Deadline
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after October 1 as possible prior to the academic year you are applying for.
Columbia Gorge Community College's (CGCC) award year begins with summer term and ends with the following spring term. Students who apply within 30 days of the last day of their enrollment period cannot be guaranteed delivery of their aid.
Campus-Based funding (FSEOG and FWS) is limited. The date you apply and the date all outstanding requirements are submitted can affect the types and amounts of your financial aid awards.
Dates and Deadlines
| 2020-2021 Award Year | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 | Winter 2022 | Spring 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall
2020
Winter 2021
Spring 2021
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
(Must submit all documents to Financial Aid Office by this date to be awarded by start of the term)
05/11/2020
07/10/2020
11/23/2020
02/15/2021
Term Dates
Start Date
End Date
06/22/2020-
09/04/2020
09/28/2020-
12/11/2020
01/04/2021-
03/19/2021
03/29/2021-
06/11/2021
Registration Deadline for Financial Aid
(Must be registered by this date to avoid aid cancellation prior to start of each term)
06/18/202009/10/202012/16/202003/24/2021
Last Day to Drop with Refund
06/26/2020
10/02/2020
01/08/2021
04/02/2021
1st Disbursement Payment
All grants, scholarships and loans EXCEPT Single Term Loan Borrowers: 1st payment
07/02/2020
10/09/2020
01/15/2021
04/09/2021
30-Day Loan Delay
1st time, 1st Term Borrowers only
07/21/2020
10/27/2020
02/02/2021
04/27/2021
Mid-Term Disbursement
Single Term Loan Borrowers: 2nd Payment
07/29/2020
11/04/2020
02/10/2021
05/05/2021
Last Day to Withdraw
08/14/2020
11/20/2020
02/26/2021
05/21/2021
Loan Application Deadline
08/27/2020
12/02/2020
03/10/2021
06/02/2021
Full Award Earned (60% date)
Must attend through this date
08/05/2020
11/11/2020
02/17/2021
05/12/2021