Money Matters

Tuition

Updated tuition and fee charts, as well as calculator to help you plan for your education.

Tuition Installment Plan (TIP)

The Tuition Installment Plan allows students to spread payments over a period of time.

Refunds

Learn what can be refunded when and how to submit a refund request.

Residency guidelines

Tuition rates are based on where a student lives. Learn the details of establishing residency and how that affects tuition.

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office works with students to make your education even more affordable. Grants, loans, and scholarships are available.

Applying for aid

Learn about eligibility requirements, procedures for applying for aid, and tips for filing a successful application.

Grants and loans

Federal and state grants are awarded to students with financial need. They need not be repaid. Student loans are borrowed and must be repaid. Learn the types of grants and loans available and how to apply.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available through the Pierce College Foundation and outside organizations. Discover what's available and how to apply.

Work study

Part-time employment may be available on campus and off for enrolled students (full- and part-time).

Grants and loans

Federal and state grants are awarded to students with financial need. They need not be repaid. Student loans are borrowed and must be repaid. Learn the types of grants and loans available and how to apply.

Change your aid status

Enrollment status (part-time of full-time) can dramatically impact the amount of financial aid awarded.

Get your check

Learn about eligibility requirements, procedures for applying for aid, and tips for filing a successful application.

Veterans' education benefits

Pierce's Veterans' Services Offices can assist in applying for and maintaining the federal educational benefits available to veterans and their dependents, reservists, and National Guard members.

Internships

Students working towards an Associate's of Arts degree may be able to earn elective credits by completing an internship.

Job Connections

Learn about eligibility requirements, procedures for applying for aid, and tips for filing a successful application.

Worker Retraining

Worker Retraining may provide assistance with tuition and books for dislocated workers who have: received unemployment benefits in the last 24 months; separated from the U.S. Armed Services in the last 24 months; or are displaced homemakers.