Welcome to Pierce College! Our financial aid team is committed to making the financial aid process as transparent and understandable as possible. We are here to help, so please contact our office if you have any questions.

Current News

  • Reminder: Spring 2023 tuition is due soon. For classes that start April 3, tuition is due March 20. For classes that start April 17, tuition is due April 3. If you cannot cover the full cost now, NO WORRIES. Just contact cashiering@pierce.ctc.edu to set up a Tuition Installment Plan.
  • You can apply for your financial aid now by completing the FAFSA Application for the 2022 - 2023 school year.
  • Please monitor ctcLink and your student email for updates about the status of your awards.

Contact Us

Zoom

Join Zoom Room

Mon, Tue, Wed: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thu: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fri: Closed

During peak hours, you may experience longer than normal wait times. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Email

financialaid@pierce.ctc.edu
Please include your full name and ctcLink ID with your email inquiry.

Phone

253-964-6544

Fax Numbers

253-964-6427 (Fort Steilacoom)

Office Hours

Fort Steilacoom

Mon. Tue, Wed: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Puyallup

Mon. Tue, Wed: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements to Qualify for Financial Aid

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requirements to qualify for financial aid
How to know if you are eligible to receive financial aid.

Applying for Financial Aid and Timeline

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applying for financial aid and timeline
Important steps to follow when applying for financial aid at Pierce College.

Financial Aid Online

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financial aid portal
Use the Financial Aid tile in ctcLink to check your financial aid award status, review your financial aid award, and access financial aid forms and other important information from the financial aid office.

Types of Aid

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types of aid
Learn about the types of federal and state aid available at Pierce College.

Cost of Attendance

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cost of attendance
Learn about payment options for paying what you are responsible for.

Get and Keep Your Aid

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get and keep your aid
Your responsibilities as a financial aid recipient to continue receiving financial aid funding.

Steps for Loan Borrowers

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steps for loan borrowers
Next steps to finalize your federal loans.

Frequently Asked Questions

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frequently asked questions
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the FAFSA and how aid is disbursed to your account.

Financial Aid Forms

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financial aid forms
Important forms you need when applying for or managing your financial aid.