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Financial Aid

Tillamook Bay Community College encourages all students to apply for federal and state financial aid. TBCC’s Financial Aid Office administers federal Title IV and state financial aid programs to students who qualify for assistance while attending college.

Get Started with Financial Aid

Eligibility for financial aid is determined by students (and parents when applicable) completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  http://www.fafsa.gov, or ORSAA  www.oregonstudentaid.gov/ annually. The FAFSA/ORSAA must be completed each year the student wishes to be considered for federal/state financial aid. Example: Students wanting to attend college at any point during the 2022-2023 academic year, may submit their FAFSA/ORSAA any time on or after October 1, 2021. TBCC’s academic year begins with summer term and concludes at the end of spring term. Assistance completing the FAFSA /ORSAA is available from the TBCC Financial Aid Office, located in Student Services. Financial aid advisors can be reached by phone at (503) 842-8222 ext. 1130 or 1135 or by e-mail at  tbccfinancialaid@tillamookbaycc.edu.

Financial aid is awarded based on the formula: COA (cost of attendance) - EFC (expected family contribution) = Need.

Tips for Completing the FAFSA/ORSAA

  • Apply as early as possible on or after October 1st each year for the following academic year.
  • Some applicants find it helpful to fill out the Pre-Application Worksheet before going to the online FAFSA.
  • Make sure your name appears the same as it does on your Social Security Card.
  • Some applicants find it helpful to have their income and asset information, i.e. tax return(s) for the applicable year, (2 years prior) available while completing the online FAFSA. If you are unmarried, under the age of 24, or do not have children parent income and asset information is required.
  • TBCC’s school code for financial aid purposes is 041949.
  • Remember to click “Submit My FAFSA Now” when the FAFSA On The Web is complete.
  • Print a copy of the confirmation page for your records after you have submitted your FAFSA.
  • A person must be a registered college student with TBCC in order to qualify for any federal financial aid funds.

What Happens After You Apply?

You will receive acknowledgement from FAFSA/ORSAA after applying. You may then go to the FAFSA website and review all your answers to see if they are correct. You may also make corrections if necessary.

TBCC Financial Aid Office will contact you upon receipt of your FAFSA/ORSAA. At that time you may be requested to provide additional information or documentation. Prompt response to any requests from TBCC’s Financial Aid Office will ensure efficient processing of your aid. Requests will be sent to your TBCC student email account which can be accessed at tillamookbaycc.edu.

Manage Your Award

Once eligibility is determined for Summer 2021 – Spring 2023, award notifications are e-mailed to students directing them through their next steps. The award letter will list aid for which the individual student is eligible. As students review the awards offered, they have the opportunity to accept, decline, and/or adjust each funding type as appropriate for their situation. The Terms and Conditions disclaimer must be read and accepted prior to acceptance of any financial aid award. Students must submit their accepted award notification online to activate their aid for the academic year. Each student’s financial aid funding will be released to TBCC’s Business Office and posted to their respective student accounts term by term. The aid is then available for the student to use for educational expenses, i.e. tuition, fees and textbook charges. If a student is eligible for a refund of any unused aid, the Business Office releases those funds to the student by the end of the second week of classes.

Financial Aid Recipient’s Responsibilities

Accepting financial aid to attend TBCC means the following responsibilities:

  • Completing all forms accurately and as early in the year as possible.
  • Submitting information requested by the Financial Aid Office (FAO) in a timely manner.
  • Keeping the FAO informed of any changes in address, name, marital status, financial situation, or any change in student status.
  • Reporting to the FAO any additional assistance from non-college sources such as scholarships, loans, fellowships, and educational benefits.
  • Notifying the FAO of any change in enrollment status.
  • Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
  • Re-applying for aid each year.
  • Enrolling in, attending, and passing all your classes.
  • Notifying the FAO when transferring to another school.