Overview

DISCLAIMER

All financial aid information and policies are subject to change at any time.

Financial aid provides funds to eligible students for their direct college expenses (tuition and fees) and indirect college expenses (books, supplies, equipment, and a reasonable allowance for living expenses and transportation.)  The funds come in three forms: grants, which do not have to be repaid; loans, which must be repaid; and part-time jobs from which the student earns an hourly wage.  Students awarded financial aid may receive some or all forms of aid.

A student starts the financial aid application process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at https://studentaid.gov/. The Great Bay Community College school code is 002583.

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is the application for aid for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026.

The 2026-2027 FAFSA is the application for aid for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027.

A new FAFSA must be filed each year.  The financial aid year begins with the summer term at GBCC.  The preferred filing date is April 1 for the upcoming financial aid year.  Students who meet this filing date will be considered for all institutional funds.  Students who file after this date will be considered on a funds-available basis.  If you are unable to meet the preferred deadline, filing by these dates will help to have your financial aid in place before you begin classes: