Financial Aid

Your First Step? Complete the FAFSA.

If you’re going to be coming to Cape Cod Community College, you should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Why? Because it unlocks free money.

Most students that apply get some level of award, taking the burden off of you to pay out of pocket or take out loans.

Free College at 4Cs

Free College at 4Cs

Massachusetts offers programs that can make community college tuition and fee free if you:

• Have lived in Massachusetts for at least one year
• Don’t already have a bachelor’s degree
• Complete the FAFSA

Note: prior academic history, complete degrees, and student loan usage may affect eligibility for free college

How to Apply for Financial Aid

It all starts by completing the FAFSA. Apply each year to make sure your aid is ready before classes begin.

1. Go to studentaid.gov and complete the FAFSA
2. Choose the correct academic year. For example, if you’re taking classes September 2026 and January 2027, complete the 2026-27 FAFSA form.
3. Use the 4Cs school code: 002168
4. If you are under 24, you’ll need to submit your parent’s info too
5. The MA state aid priority date is May 1, but you can still submit your FAFSA after that

What Happens Next?

• Check your email often
  • You may be asked for additional info
• You’ll receive an email after you register and when your award is finalized
• Register for at least 6-credits (two classes)
  • Financial aid is based on your course schedule
• Log into your My4Cs student portal to check on the next steps

You have to register for classes before your financial aid package is finalized.

Have Questions or Want Some Help?

Financial Aid Zoom Drop-In Hours
Monday – Thursday
10am to 2pm
Meeting ID: 983 1467 4608
Password: FinAid