1. Federal and state grants – need-based gift aid from government sources
2. Scholarships – gift aid from a variety of sources
3. Student employment – work your way through school
4. Educational loans – low-interest loans paid back after graduation 

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The FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the financial statement all colleges and universities use to determine your eligibility for grants, federal work-study and low-interest student loans. Every student should complete the FAFSA before starting school in the fall.  

CCS Foundation scholarships

Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation offers hundreds of need- and merit-based scholarships each year.  The scholarship deadline is March 15 .

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