Financial Aid Basics
The Woodland Community College Financial Aid Office helps eligible students pay for educational expenses through federal and state financial aid programs.
Who Pays for College?
- Dependent Students: Parents are considered the main source of support. Financial aid may help cover remaining costs.
- Independent Students: Financial aid is based on the student’s income and education expenses.
How to Apply
To apply for financial aid, complete one of the following applications:
- FAFSA — for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens
- California Dream Act Application (CADAA) — for undocumented or Dream Act–eligible California students
Both applications help determine eligibility for grants and other aid programs.
School Code: 041438 (Woodland Community College)
After You Apply
Once the Financial Aid Office receives your FAFSA or CADAA information, you will receive an email if additional documents are required.
All financial aid information is kept confidential, and required documents must be submitted before aid can be awarded.
Important Deadlines
- March 2 — Priority deadline for high school seniors applying for state grants
- September 2 — Priority deadline for community college students
Applying early increases your chances of receiving the most aid available.
Financial Aid Offer
If you are awarded financial aid, you will receive an email notification with a link to Self Service where you can:
- Submit any missing documents
- View your financial aid offer letter
Processing time is typically 4–8 weeks, depending on when required documents are submitted.
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Cost of attendance budgets include average costs associated with all of the educational expenses a student will incur during the academic year. This includes tuition and fees, food and housing, miscellaneous personal expenses, books and supplies, and transportation costs.
While students must determine their own budget, in keeping with needs and resources, the following is an approximate annual cost of education for financial aid students attending Woodland Community College:
COA – Academic Year 2025-2026
Residents
| Category |
Living With Parents
|
Living on Own
|
|---|---|---|
| Fees |
$1,124
|
$1,124
|
| Books/Supplies |
$1,089
|
$1,089
|
| Food |
$9,468
|
$7,533
|
| Housing |
$5,893
|
$15,639
|
| Transportation |
$1,818
|
$1,989
|
| Miscellaneous Personal |
$4,140
|
$5,067
|
| Total (approximate) |
$23,532/yr
|
$32,441/yr
|
Non-Residents – Out of State
| Category |
Out of State with Parents
|
Out-of-State
Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| In State Fees |
$1,124
|
$1,124
|
| Out of State Fees |
$7,728
|
$7,728
|
| Books/Supplies |
$1,089
|
$1,089
|
| Food |
$9,468
|
$7,533
|
| Housing |
$5,893
|
$15,639
|
| Transportation |
$1,818
|
$1,989
|
| Miscellaneous Personal |
$4,140
|
$5,067
|
| Total (approximate) |
$31,260/yr
|
$40,169/yr
|
COA – Academic Year 2026-2027
Residents
| Category |
Living With Parents
|
Living on Own
|
|---|---|---|
| Fees |
$1,124
|
$1,124
|
| Books/Supplies |
$1,305
|
$1,305
|
| Food |
$10,030
|
$7,884
|
| Housing |
$5,893
|
$15,639
|
| Transportation |
$1,206
|
$1,656
|
| Miscellaneous Personal |
$4,563
|
$5,706
|
| Total (approximate) |
$24,121/yr
|
$33,314/yr
|
Non-Residents – Out of State
| Category |
Out of State with Parents
|
Out-of-State
Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| In State Fees |
$1,124
|
$1,124
|
| Out of State Fees |
$7,728
|
$7,728 |
| Books/Supplies |
$1,305
|
$1,305 |
| Food |
$10,030
|
$7,884
|
| Housing |
$5,893
|
$15,639
|
| Transportation |
$1,206
|
$1,656
|
| Miscellaneous Personal |
$4,563
|
$5,706
|
| Total (approximate) |
$31,849/yr
|
$41,042/yr
|
Dropping Classes
Students who receive Federal Grants and withdraw or stop attending classes that they received the grant for may be required to repay some or all of the funds. Failure to repay the amount by the deadline given will result in an overpayment to the U.S. Department of Education and future aid being canceled/denied.
Additionally, students who receive any type of federal student aid and drop and or stop attending all their classes will be responsible to repay any portion of aid the college is required to return to the Department of Education as a result of them withdrawing or stop attending from classes. See Refund and Return to Title IV Policy details here.
Students are strongly encouraged to check with the Financial Aid Office prior to dropping classes or withdrawing from all classes to receive information on the impact of dropping classes to financial aid eligibility.
Constitution Day
Every year on September 17th, WCC celebrates Constitution Day by providing our students with a fun and interactive Constitution Day program. Keep an eye out on your @go.yccd.edu email account just before September 17th! You won’t want to miss the festivities, celebrate the Constitution with us!