How to Apply

Financial Aid - Steps

Step 1. Apply for Admission to Clover Park Technical College

If you are a new student, follow the steps to apply for admission to Clover Park Technical College: How to Apply to CPTC

If you are a returning student, contact Enrollment Services to update your student account.

Step 2. Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID for the FAFSA or Create an Account for the WASFA

FAFSA: Create your FSA ID: FAFSA® | Federal Student Aid. For help with creating your FSA ID, please watch: How to Create a StudentAid.gov Account. 

WASFA: Create your account for the WASFA (Washington Applications for State Financial Aid)| WASAC. The WASFA is for people who do not want to or cannot file the FAFSA. If you already submitted the FAFSA, you have applied for both federal and state aid and you do not need to complete the WASFA unless your college specifically asks for it.

If you are required to provide parental or spousal information on the FAFSA or the WASFA, they will also need to create an FSA ID or WASFA login.  

Step 3. Complete One of the Following Applications for Financial Aid

FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) | Federal Student Aid

• Clover Park Technical College Federal School Code: 015984

WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) | WSAC
If you are unsure if you should complete the FAFSA or the WASFA, use the WASFA Questionnaire to find the right one for you!

Need Help with the FAFSA or WASFA? 

Help from a real live person is HERE on our FAFSA help webpage or email eoc-advisor@cptc.edu

Step 4. Log into ctcLink to view your Tasks and To Do Items 

After you submit your application to CPTC, it can typically take 1-2 weeks to load into our system. Once it successfully loads, you will be assigned tasks in ctcLink that must be completed to finish your file.  

How to find your tasks on your ctcLink Student Homepage:  

Step 5. Submit All Additional Required Documentation

Your application for aid will not be reviewed or awarded until it is fully complete. Please check your ctcLink tasks and submit all required documents to the Student Aid and Scholarships office to join the file review queue. We're here to help you succeed. Contact us if you need assistance with any required document or financial aid forms. 

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If you are interested in Federal Direct Loans, please submit the Federal Direct Loan Worksheet to the Student Aid and Scholarships office and complete the additional loan requirements at StudentAid.gov:

• Master Promissory Note (MPN)
• Entrance Counseling
• Annual Student Loan Acknowledgment

Helpful Information about Financial Aid

• Students must complete a new FAFSA or WASFA every year. Depending on the time you plan to start school, you may have to complete more than one FAFSA or WASFA.
• Apply Early for Maximum Funding. Certain grants are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend completing your FAFSA or WASFA and submitting all required documents as early as possible. Log in to ctcLink to check for any outstanding tasks. 
• The Department of Education does not determine a student’s full eligibility for financial aid funds. The FAFSA information is only one piece of determining your financial aid eligibility. The Student Aid & Scholarships office uses information from the FAFSA, documentation you submit, admissions information, educational transcript information, and various federal and state databases to determine aid eligibility at Clover Park Technical College.
• Once you submit your application, the Student Aid and Scholarships office will begin a detailed review. 
  • Monitor your account: Frequently check your ctcLink Tasks. We may need you to clarify information or submit additional documents to move forward. 
  • Be Patient: During peak processing times, it may take over two months to review your file.