Financial Aid
2026-27 Financial Aid Application Delays
On April 26, 2026, the Department of Education made changes to the 2026–27 FAFSA application that caused technical conflicts with the ctcLink system. This means that all colleges that use ctcLink, including South Seattle College, currently cannot upload or process new or updated FAFSAs submitted after that date. CtcLink’s parent company, Oracle, and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) are diligently working to resolve this issue and expect this to occur as early as mid-June.
- If you submitted your FAFSA before April 26: your application has likely been received and processed normally. Keep checking ctcLink and your email for any required documents
- If you submitted your FAFSA or made changes after April 26: your application has been received but cannot be processed yet and won’t display in your ctclink. No additional action is needed from you at this time
Submit Your Financial Aid Application Now
Planning to enroll in Summer 2026 or beyond?
If you haven't already, complete your financial aid application as soon as possible.
»Submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA or WASFA application.
Virtual FAFSA & WASFA Workshops every Tuesday at noon on Zoom
- Learn how to apply for financial aid
- Get your questions answered
- One-on-one assistance
Zoom Link: FAFSA/WASFA Workshop
Getting Help
We are here to help! If you get stuck or have questions, pause your application and schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Coach or a Funding Navigator on campus or virtually via starfish or emailing us at Financialsouth@seattlecolleges.edu
Welcome to South Seattle College Financial Aid!
Whether you’re just thinking about coming to South Seattle College, or you’re already one of the thousands of students pursuing a degree with us already, we’re happy to have you.
South Seattle College’s Financial Aid Office works to support equity and to increase opportunities for student access to and success in higher education by helping students seek, obtain, and understand all financial resources available to them. The Financial Aid Office provides information on student aid eligibility, types of aid available, and policies and guidelines for federal, state and institutional programs. Financial aid staff can assist you in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) or answer any questions along the way. Financial Aid staff will serve you well.
All students in need should apply for financial aid – do not assume you are not eligible! You do not need to be a full-time student to receive financial aid funds.
Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) today.
Get Your Funding Back
If your financial aid has been cancelled for not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), you may appeal to reinstate your aid. Complete the SAP Appeal form. Please note that submitting an appeal does not guarantee reinstatement of financial aid eligibility.