Paying for College

It is important to have a plan to how you are going to pay for College. Going to Community College first is a great first step! Students save thousands of dollars when they choose a CCC over going straight to a CSU/UC or Private college.

There are many resources out there to assist students with the cost of going to school. Here are some we recommend you check out.

Cost and Payments

How much does college really cost? Understanding the costs at College of the Siskiyous (tuition, fees, books, etc.) and when payments are due, what payment plans are available will help you develop a strategy to better manage paying for college.

Tuition and Fees

Cost of Attendance

First Step: Submit your FAFSA or California Dream Act

The first step to pay for college is to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application or the CA Dream Act Application. This will gain you access to applying for additional funds such as grants, loans, and work-study programs. It also enables you to apply for our own Foundation Scholarship program. College of the Siskiyous FICE code is: 001187

Second Step: Types of Aid Available

Institutional

Siskiyou Promise

Foundation Scholarship

State

California College Promise Grant

Next Up Program

Cal Grant

Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)

Learning Aligned Employment Program (LAEP)

Federal

Federal Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Federal Work Study

We are Always Here to Help

If you are feeling overwhelmed with how you are going to pay for College, take advantage of the resources available to you at COS. We are all in this together and are happy to answer any questions or make referrals for your needs.

Offices

Financial Aid

Basecamp Basic Needs Resource Center

Counseling and Student Support Programs

Foundation Office (Scholarships)

Fiscal Services (Nelnet Payment Plan)

Additional Resources

Basic Needs / Food Pantry

CalWORKs

Foster Youth (Next Up)

EOPS

SSS