Financial Aid Department
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Applying for financial aid is one of the big steps you'll want to take before you start classes.
OVERVIEW
The Financial Aid office can help you complete all the steps needed to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) for DACA and SB 5194 students.
CONTACT
Email: financialaid@highline.edu
Message Line: (206) 592-3358
Location: Upper lobby of Building 6.
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Federal School Code: 003781
Use this code when applying for financial aid at Highline College.
Office Closures
- The campus is closed on Fridays from June 23 - August 31, 2025.
- For office closures see Holiday Hours.
Financial Aid Census Date: October 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
- This is the 10th day of the quarter.
- The Financial Aid Census Date is crucial because your enrollment status (the number of credits you are taking) at this exact time will be "locked" for financial aid purposes. This means that your financial aid eligibility will be based on your registered credits on October 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
- If you add classes after your initial financial aid was disbursed but before the census date and those new classes count towards your degree, you can expect an increase in your financial aid award to be disbursed the week after the census date.
- Your initial financial aid will be disbursed based on your credit enrollment as of September 22, 2025. Your financial aid will be adjusted the prior week to match your actual enrollment.
- To ensure you receive your financial aid refund without delays, it is strongly recommended to register for all your classes early and avoid making any last-minute changes to your schedule.
- Repayment Warning: If you drop one or more classes on or before October 3, 2025 (the Financial Aid Census Date), you may be required to repay some or all of the financial aid you have already received. This is because your aid was initially calculated based on your enrollment as of September 22, 2025, and dropping classes before the census date will change your eligibility.
Last Day to Submit 2025-2026 Financial Aid Documents: June 22, 2026
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- It is highly recommended to submit your FAFSA or WASFA at least 30 days prior to this deadline.
- Applications for financial aid will be denied if any additional requested documents prevent a final determination of your eligibility by June 22, 2026.
- If you have a Financial Aid Hold Code, your classes will be held through June 30, 2025, or until the hold is removed, whichever comes first.
- After June 30, 2025, any remaining balance on your Highline Account is your responsibility and must be paid immediately unless you are on a payment plan.
| Deadline/Date | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
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| Tuition and Fees Due | 9/9/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 3/17/2025 | 6/09/2025 |
| Financial Aid Disbursement | 9/23/2024 | 1/6/2025 | 3/31/2025 | 6/20/2025 |
| Suspension Appeals Due | 9/30/24 12:00 p.m. | 1/13/2025 12:00 p.m. | 4/7/2025 12:00 p.m. | 6/24/2025 12:00 p.m |
| Census Date | 10/04/2024 11:59 p.m. | 1/17/2025 11:59 p.m. | 4/11/2025 11:59 p.m. | 6/26/2025 11:59 p.m. |
Submit the FAFSA
The FAFSA opens the door to a host of funding sources including federal and state grants, work-study jobs, scholarships, and loans.How to Submit FAFSA
Submit the WASFA
Undocumented Students
Students who are not eligible to submit the FAFSA because of their immigration status should submit the WASFA.HOW TO SUBMIT WASFA
Videos & Workshops
The 2025-26 FAFSA application is open, and we have a series of videos to assist with
the FAFSA application.
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
To be eligible for financial aid, you must meet certain requirements.
- Demonstrate financial need (for most programs);
- Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen;
- Have a valid Social Security number (with the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau);
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program;
- Be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for Direct Loan Program funds;
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress in college or career school;
- Sign the certification statement on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) stating that:
- You are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant and
- You will use federal student aid for educational purposes; and
- Show you are qualified to obtain a college or career school education by
- Having a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate;
- Completing a high school education in a home-school setting approved under state law (or, if state law does not require a home-schooled student to obtain a completion credential, completing a high school education in a home-school setting that qualifies as an exemption from compulsory attendance requirements under state law)
This calculator will give you an estimate of the type and amount of aid students in similar financial situations as you have received to attend Highline College.
The Federal Student Aid Estimator provides an early estimate of what your federal student aid (Federal Pell Grant) could be by using some initial data you provide. These estimates are based on the Student Aid Index (SAI), an index to determine federal student aid eligibility. This can help you make decisions about college.
The Washington College Grant (WCG), (previously known as Washington State Need Grant) is a grant that is available to Washington State residents with high financial need. Estimate your WA Grant award. This tool calculates potential awards from the Washington College Grant and Pell Grant programs.
These are only estimates. These calculations are not award offeres from the college.
To receive federal and state financial aid, a student must be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program.
Eligible programs include:
- Associate Degrees
- Applied Baccalaureate Degrees
- Certificate Programs that are at least 24 credits and which lead to a professional career
Certificate programs that are less than 24 credits or stand-alone credentials are not eligible.
All financial aid awards are automatically used to pay your tuition and fees before the start of each term. If your award exceeds the cost of your tuition, you will receive the remaining balance of your funds through the option you choose. To avoid any delays in accessing your money, you must select a financial aid refund option.
Students can now check on the status of their Financial Aid Application 24/7. Using your myHighline login credentials, students can check the status of their application, what that status means, and what their next step should be in the process. Students can use this tool for the 2025-2026 FAFSA and WASFA.
The Census Date is the point at which your enrollment is locked for financial aid purposes. For example, if the student received aid at the beginning of the term based on full-time enrollment and then dropped credits, aid is then revised to match their eligibility based on the number of credits enrolled in as of the Census Date and types of aid that were awarded.
The date may be found on list of academic dates and deadlines.
Questions? Contact Us.
Financial Aid
financialaid@highline.edu
(206) 592-3358
Building 6, Floor 1
Financial Aid Office Hours
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Day |
Hours |
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Monday |
8 – 5 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
8 – 6 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
Closed to public |
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Thursday |
8 – 5 p.m. |
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Friday |
Closed |
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