Notification Process
Notification through Financial Aid Award Letter and Peninsula College Website
Students are asked to complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or, if ineligible for federal aid due to U.S. citizenship status, the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).
The second part of the application process is to check in with the Financial Aid office to ensure that you have:
- Completed all required forms and documents (which will be listed as ctcLink To-Do List items in your ctcLink Student Portal), and
- Enrolled in a program of study which is eligible for financial aid. If you need to update your program of study, please submit the Program of Study Update Form.
If an award offer is made to you, you will receive an emailed copy of your Award Letter (or Financial Aid Notification), which is an offer of funding that you are considered eligible for at the time the funds were awarded.
Peninsula College Financial Aid Conditions of Award:
- I affirm that the information provided in my application and my other financial aid documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
- I agree that I have reviewed, understand, and agree to the conditions, responsibilities, and obligations as stated on the Financial Aid website (www.pencol.edu/financial) in order to receive financial aid for the academic year.
- I understand if I do not attend all or some of my classes in accordance with the Conditions of Award policies, I may owe a repayment of aid for all or part of the funds I received, as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
- I understand that falsifying financial aid application information is a Federal crime, and if I knowingly provide false or misleading information on my application or any related documents, I could be fined, prosecuted, or sent to prison.
- I understand if the Financial Aid Office determines I owe a repayment of aid to the college, I may be blocked from registering for classes and/or receiving other services from the college.
- I understand that unpaid debts to the college may incur additional penalties or fees and/or may be sent to an outside agency for collection.
- I understand and agree that Peninsula College may be legally allowed to communicate with third-party or outside State or Federal agencies about me for the sole purpose of awarding, disbursing, and otherwise administering my financial aid.
Washington State Aid Conditions of Award:
By accepting State financial aid, you agree to the conditions listed below. State financial aid includes: WA College Grant (WCG), College Bound Scholarship (CBS), Passport to College Scholarship (PTC), WA Bridge Grant, State Work Study.
1. You must meet the requirements for Washington State residency.
2. You do not owe a repayment to any State grant or scholarship nor are you in default on a State student loan.
3. You must be enrolled in an eligible program and not be pursuing a degree in theology.
4. If you hold a bachelor’s degree or the foreign equivalent, you are not eligible to receive State grant funds.
5. If you do not attend or if you withdraw from your classes, you may owe a repayment of all or part of any State funds you have received.
6. You must maintain the academic progress standards established by your institution in order to receive additional State aid.
7. There could be other circumstances that would require a repayment or reduction in your current award amounts.
8. You must meet all eligibility requirements for the State aid program(s) awarded.
9. The offer of this financial assistance is subject to, and conditioned upon, the availability of funds. Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) and Peninsula College reserve the right to withdraw, reduce, or modify the awards due to funding limitations or due to changes in circumstances which affect your eligibility for the programs.
10. If you fail to cash any refund checks you are eligible for (which contain State funds) by the close of the academic year, the funds shall be returned to the program at WSAC and treated as funds declined by you.
If you have questions or find that you cannot comply with these conditions, please contact Peninsula College Financial Aid Office: (360) 417-6390 or financialaid@pencol.edu
About Your Financial Aid Award
Your ctcLink Financial Aid Tile through your Student Portal shows you the amount of aid you have been awarded for the year. After clicking on the Financial Aid Tile, you can select which school year's information you would like to view.
Your award is subject to, and conditioned upon, the availability of funds. The total amount of aid you may receive cannot exceed your budget (aka Cost of Attendance), including aid from outside sources. Peninsula College may withdraw, reduce or modify your aid at any time due to funding limits or changes in your eligibility status.
The aid is organized by quarter, and each type of aid is listed separately. If any quarter is not shown, it means you have not been awarded aid for that quarter.
Please Note: Some types of aid can be affected by Summer enrollment. If you plan on applying for financial aid for the Summer Quarter, there may be additional steps to be completed prior to the summer quarter deadline.