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 valid photo ID to use financial aid in the bookstore, examples include State ID, Driver's 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 Fall 2026:
3rd Party Sponsorships: Friday, August 7th, 2026 (08/07/2026)
Vocational Rehab (VR&E): Friday, August 7th, 2026 (08/07/2026) - Please contact Coastal Veterans Department
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA): No earlier than Friday, August 7th, 2026 (08/07/2026)
Foundation Scholarship: No earlier than Friday, August 7th, 2026 (08/07/2026) - Please contact Coastal Foundation
Pell Grant (FASFA): Friday, August 7th, 2026 (08/07/2026)
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.
