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Scholarships

For information on how to apply for scholarships, visit our scholarships page.

Federal and/or State Financial Aid

You’ll need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your eligibility.

Submit a FAFSA each academic year you attend college. At COA, fall is the start of the academic year so the 2017 – 2018 FAFSA covers fall 2017, spring 2018 and summer 2018.

Priority Deadlines for FAFSA Submission

Fall semester: June 1
Spring semester: Oct. 10
Summer semester: April 15

You may still submit your FAFSA after these dates, however, you may be responsible for paying your tuition if your financial aid file isn’t completed by the tuition due date.

How to Complete the FAFSA

1 Apply for a Federal Student Aid Identification (FSA ID)

Visit fsaid.ed.gov/npas to apply for a FSA ID. Students (and parents of dependent students) need an FSA ID to electronically sign the financial aid application.

2 Complete the Online Application for Student Aid

Go to fafsa.ed.gov to complete the online application for student aid.

3 Monitor your Email and Mailing Address

Monitor your email and mailing address for communication from College of The Albemarle (COA) regarding your FAFSA. If selected for verification, you must complete the verification process prior to being awarded by COA.