Applying for Financial Aid

An FSA ID is required for:

• Students completing the FAFSA
• Parents or contributors required to provide FAFSA information
• Spouses contributing information to the FAFSA, if applicable

Contributors are required to create an FSA ID even if they do not have a Social Security Number.

After creating your FSA ID, the Social Security Administration requires approximately 3 business days to verify your Social Security Number before your account can be fully used.

We strongly recommend creating your FSA ID early and not waiting until the FAFSA deadline.

If you are considered a dependent student who is required to provide parental information, you and your parent(s) will need:

• Your FSA ID
• Your Social Security Number, legal name, date of birth, and email address
• Your federal income tax returns (including schedules)
• Your current bank statements
• Your parent(s) will also need the same information listed above. If your parents are married and filed a joint federal income tax return, only one of your parents needs to have an FSA ID.

If you are considered an independent student who is not required to provide parental information, you will need:

• Your FSA ID; if you are married and you and your spouse filed separate tax returns, your spouse will also need an FSA ID.
• Your Social Security Number, legal name, date of birth, and email address
• Your (and if married, your spouse’s) federal income tax returns (including schedules)
• Your current bank statements

To get started, complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This form determines your eligibility for federal, state, and some institutional aid. Be sure to list CMCC’s school code 005276 so your information is sent directly to us.

You should complete your FAFSA as soon as it opens to maximize your eligibility for aid. Applying early can help you access more funding opportunities.

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) collects information about you and your family’s financial situation to determine your eligibility for aid. When completing your application, be sure to include CMCC’s school code 005276 so we can receive your information.

Aid is available only for coursework that applies toward the student’s current degree or certificate program. Courses not required for program completion and non-credit courses do not qualify for financial aid.

After submitting your FAFSA, CMCC will review your information and may request additional documents. Once everything is complete, you’ll receive a financial aid offer outlining your options.

Log into your self-service student portal to check your financial aid status at any time.

Students may qualify for grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and student loans. For a complete overview of aid types, loan activation steps, bookstore allowances, and refund policies, download this General Financial Aid Information PDF. CMCC is always here to help you understand which options are available to you.

Grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid. Student loans must be repaid after you leave school, and work-study is earned through part-time employment.

Our Financial Aid Office is here to help. Whether you have questions or need step-by-step guidance, we’re happy to walk you through the process. Stop by Student Financial Services Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm or by phone at (207) 755-5482.

Students and parents may be required to submit documents to Student Financial Services in support of the FAFSA. Most documents require a signature from the student and may also require a parent or spouse signature.

Signing another person’s name is considered fraud. Documents suspected of containing fraudulent signatures must be resubmitted with a notarized signature.

Student Financial Services reserves the right to discontinue processing any application where fraud is suspected. In such cases, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of the Inspector General will be notified.