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Welcome Back! | ¡Bienvenidos!

Admissions Processing Timeline 2025-26

Quarter	Application Opens	Financial Aid Priority Deadline	Last Date to Submit Application	Tuition Due (Do you have funding in place?)	Last Day to Schedule Advising Appointment
Summer 2025 Begins July 1	Mar. 1	Apr. 15	June 1	June 12	June 13
Fall 2025 Begins Sept. 22	Nov. 1	July 15	Aug. 21	Sept. 11	Sept. 5
Winter 2026 Begins Jan. 5	Sept. 1	Nov. 15	Dec. 1	Dec. 18	Nov. 19
Spring 2026 Begins April 1	Dec. 1	Feb. 15	Feb. 1	Mar. 19	Mar. 13

We’re thrilled to have you rejoin our community after your time away. As you return to campus, we know you bring a wealth of experiences and insights. Whether you’ve been exploring the world, gaining valuable work experience, or pursuing other passions, your presence here is valued and celebrated. Get ready to reconnect, forge new connections, and dive back into the joy of learning. Together, let’s make this return to college an unforgettable experience!

Please choose from the following options to get started.

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Connect with your assigned advisor to make plans for next quarter!
- You can find your assigned advisor in two places:
  1. On your ctcLink Student Homepage, click the Academic Progress tile, then Advisors.
  2. Go to Starfish and check My Connections. Find your Advisor and use the “Schedule” button under their name to schedule an appointment with them!

Complete a new Application for Admission to BBCC. A $30 application fee is required to complete your application submission.
- IMPORTANT! Some programs have special admissions requirements.
Apply for  financial aid:
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) OR
- Complete the WASFA  (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) – available if you are a WA state resident who does not qualify for federal financial aid due to your immigration status
- The Financial Aid Office is available if you need help. Be aware of dates & deadlines. (509) 793-2088 | faidinfo@bigbend.edu | Financial Aid Office, 1400 bldg
- Learn about other funding options here.
Once your application has been processed (5-7 business days after you submit your application) you will receive a welcome email from admissions@bigbend.edu. This will include your Student ID Number and your next steps.
- Please check your Junk/Spam folder if you do not see the welcome email in your inbox.
- The Admissions office is available if you need help. (509) 793-2089 | admissions@bigbend.edu | Admissions Office 1400 bldg

Contact our Admissions office to let them know you plan to return.
- (509) 793-2089 | admissions@bigbend.edu | Admissions Office 1400 bldg
Apply for  financial aid:
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) OR
- Complete the WASFA  (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) – available if you are a WA state resident who does not qualify for federal financial aid due to your immigration status
- The Financial Aid Office is available if you need help. Be aware of dates & deadlines. (509) 793-2088 | faidinfo@bigbend.edu | Financial Aid Office, 1400 bldg
- Learn about other funding options here.
Once your information has been processed (5-7 business days after you contact the Admissions office) you will receive a welcome email from admissions@bigbend.edu. This will include your Student ID Number and your next steps.
- Please check your Junk/Spam folder if you do not see the welcome email in your inbox.

Complete a new Application for Admission to BBCC
- IMPORTANT! Some programs have special admissions requirements.
Apply for  financial aid:
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) OR
- Complete the WASFA  (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) – available if you are a WA state resident who does not qualify for federal financial aid due to your immigration status
- The Financial Aid Office is available if you need help. Be aware of dates & deadlines. (509) 793-2088 | faidinfo@bigbend.edu | Financial Aid Office, 1400 bldg
- Learn about other funding options here.
Once your application has been processed (5-7 business days after you submit your application) you will receive a welcome email from admissions@bigbend.edu. This will include your Student ID Number and your next steps.
- Please check your Junk/Spam folder if you do not see the welcome email in your inbox.
- The Admissions office is available if you need help. (509) 793-2089 | admissions@bigbend.edu | Admissions Office 1400 bldg

Help choosing a career

Still deciding? Big Bend Community College provides easy-to-use tools to help you explore, set career goals or make changes along the way. Let us help you move along a route that is just right for you

Choose Your Career

Workforce Education Services (WES)

Potential BBCC students can qualify based on: low-income guidelines, military services (past 48 months), displaced homemaker status, receiving or eligible for unemployment benefits, food benefits, or TANF. Services include:

financial assistance for tuition and fees
books
bus passes
and emergency support.

Don’t wait, we can guide you through the steps to get started.

Apply online here

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)

TRIO SSS is a federally funded program that serves FAFSA-eligible students who are first-generation, low-income, or living with a disability.
Services include: