![](/financialaid/images_D3/background_3.jpg)
Financial Aid
Learn the Lingo
Cost of Attendance (COA)
The estimated total amount it will cost to attend an institution. It is determined by Financial Aid rules established by the Department of Education. Cost of Attendance is based on average costs incurred by students and it includes tuition, room/board, books, transportation, and personal miscellaneous expenses. This figure is used solely for the determination of financial aid and does not represent a figure you will owe the College.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Loop
Emergency Funds
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)
The Department of Education has provided emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus.
Food Assistance
CCCC has partnered with Christian United Outreach Center (CUOC) to be a food pantry. Bags consisting of 2-3 non-perishable meals are provided to students in need, no questions asked.
Child Care Assistance
The Child Care Funding program provides financial assistance for parents returning to school.