The most common types of financial aid are Pell Grant (FASFA), Vocational Rehab, WIOA and College Foundation Scholarships. However, there are other sources of financial aid and scholarships that allow you to charge in the bookstore. Please consult with the appropriate source of your funding for more information. Additional resources can be found on the webpage "Paying for Coastal."
Important: Students must present a photo ID to use financial aid in the bookstore, examples include State ID, Drivers License, Student ID Card or other Government Issued ID. You may obtain your student ID at the Security Office, located in the Student Center.
Important Charge Dates for Spring 2026:
3rd Party Sponsorships: 01/05/2026
Vocational Rehab (VRE) - 01/05/2026 - Please contact Coastal Veterans Department
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) - No earlier than 01/05/2026
Foundation Scholarship: No earlier than 01/05/2026 - Please contact Coastal Foundation
Pell Grant (FASFA): 12/28/2025
Mini-Session Students: The charge period for students only enrolled in an 8 or 12-week (5 or 10-week in Summer) class may be different. Generally, the beginning of the charge period is 10 calendar days before the start date of the course.
