Tuition Information

Washington State Residency for Tuition and Fee Purposes

Students who qualify as Washington State residents may be eligible for in-state tuition and fee rates.

In general, students must establish a permanent residence (domicile) in Washington State for at least 12 consecutive months before the first day of the term. Students who are financially dependent may qualify based on the residency of a parent or legal guardian.

Students may be asked to provide documentation showing they qualify as a Washington State resident, such as a Washington driver's license or identification card, vehicle registration, voter registration, or other supporting documents.

Some students may qualify for residency through other pathways, including military-connected provisions or the Washington State Higher Education Residency Affidavit.

Students requesting a residency status change must submit the required residency documentation to Enrollment Services within 30 calendar days from the start of the term the change is being requested. Visit the Enrollment Calendar for specific deadlines per term.

For complete residency requirements, eligibility information, and instructions, visit the Washington State Residency for Tuition and Fee Purposes section on the Enrollment webpage.

Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA)

Before students can enroll for classes each year, they’ll need to review and accept the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA) in ctcLink. This agreement helps students understand what their financially responsible for when enrolling in classes such as tuition, fees, funding changes or charges from late returns or no return of equipment or supplies.

By completing the SFRA, students are confirming that they understand these responsibilities and what to expect if they don’t pay their balance on time. If students don’t complete the SFRA, a hold will be placed on their account and they won’t be able to enroll for classes. Once it’s completed, the hold is removed right away, and they can enroll for the current or future quarters within the year.

Students can always review their completed SFRA in their ctcLink Self-Service “Tasks” menu.

Paying for Tuition

Tuition and fees are due on the term tuition deadline listed on the Enrollment Calendar webpage. If enrolled in clases after the deadline, payment is due within two business days of enrollment. If payment deadline is missed, students may be dropped for nonpayment, sent to collections, and blocked from future enrollment.

Students can pay online via ctcLink, by mail, or via the payment drop-box on campus. Payment plans are available for eligible students. Detailed information about payment options can be found on the Tuition and Fees webpage.

Pay Online at the student ctcLink account with a VISA, MasterCard or American Express.

Pay by Mail. The mailed payments must be received by the term's Payment Deadline, not postmarked. Please make checks and money orders payable to "Cascadia College" and include the student's ctcLink ID number, first name, and last name in the memo line. Cash payments are not accepted. Tuition payments via check or money order may be mailed to:

Cascadia College, Finance Office
18345 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011

Pay via Nelnet Payment Plan

STARTING FALL 2026 students can self-enroll in a payment plan with monthly installments through Nelnet. Available for tuition balances over $300 with a $20 non-refundable enrollment fee. Visit the Cascadia College website for more details and steps to enroll.

Students holding F1 visas need to get approval from the International Programs Office prior to enrolling in the payment plan.

Student enrolled in a payment plan are still subject to college policies regarding refunds, drop-for-nonpayment, and collection of past-due balances.

For Summer 2026 payment plan enrollment only - complete the Student Tuition Payment Plan form.

Pay by Payment Drop Box

Located outside the Kodiak Corner in the CC1 building. Payments received by the times below will be reflected in your account after one business day. For scholarship/loan payments dropped in the Payment Drop Box, please see Financial Aid to discuss payment.

Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Monday through Thursday at 8:00 AM (Summer)

Additional Pickup on Tuition Deadline Day at 4:00 PM

Accepted form of payment for the Payment Drop Box:

Check or money order, made payable to “Cascadia College” and include the student's ctcLink ID number, first name, and last name in the memo line

Pay by Third Party Tuition Payments

If you are expecting an employer or agency to pay your tuition bill at Cascadia College, please read this carefully.

We must receive payment authorization (letter of credit / voucher) from your employer or agency by the payment deadline. You are responsible for submitting that voucher to arfinance@cascadia.edu. Vouchers must be submitted immediately after you register for classes. Generally, this means that you must secure your eligibility at least a few weeks in advance of registration so that the voucher can be generated in time.

Refunds

Refund deadlines for state-funded credit courses are posted for each term on the Enrollment Calendar webpage. A refund is only issued if a student officially drops or withdraws from a class within the established deadlines. Class cancellations and administrative withdrawals result in a full refund.

If a refund is generated while there is an outstanding balance on the account for another term, the refund amount is automatically applied toward the balance. Any amount due to the student will be processed and issued back to the original form of payment.

Below cases are not eligible for a refund.

Student is dismissed for disciplinary reasons
Student did not follow official drop or withdraw procedures
Student did not drop or withdraw by the refund deadlines

Refunds are processed as follows:

Credit or Debit Card refunds will be posted to the same card used to pay within 10 business days after the refund deadline. If a card refund is not possible due to an expired card or closed credit/debit card account, a refund will be sent by mail as a check.
Checks will be refunded as a check and mailed 4-6 weeks after the refund deadline.
Financial aid refunds will be processed once the student’s account is reviewed for eligibility of the refund. The Financial Aid Repayment Policy is available to view on the Financial Aid webpage in the Policies section.

If expecting a refund, please ensure the correct address is listed on the student ctcLink account. To update a mailing address online, log into the ctcLink account and update the mailing address in the Profile tile.

For questions regarding a refund, please contact the Finance Office at 425.352.8151 or email arfinance@cascadia.edu.

Tax Credit Information

PLEASE NOTE: The following is general information and individuals will be affected differently based on their circumstances. Individuals should contact their tax advisor or IRS for assistance in claiming the tax credit. Students must provide their social security number on the admissions application for Cascadia or to Enrollment Services in order to receive a 1098T form.

The American Opportunity Tax Credit (previously the HOPE tax credit) provides up to $2,500 per student on qualified tuition and related expenses for the first four years of post-secondary education. The Lifetime Learning Credit applies to all courses taken to acquire or improve job skills, whether as part-time, full-time, undergraduate, graduate, or continuing education student. There is no limit on the number of years that the credit is available to a student. This credit lets taxpayers claim a maximum credit of $2,000 per taxpayer (20 percent of up to $10,000 paid in higher education expenses). It is available to parents of dependent students or to students who are not claimed as dependents on their parents’ federal tax return. Taxpayers cannot take both the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit in the same year for the same student.

At the end of the tax year students will receive a 1098T form from the college that will list out-of-pocket expenses for tuition. The 1098T is for notification only; it cannot be sent in with taxes. To claim the tax credit, students must complete IRS form 8863. To qualify for the American Opportunity Credit Tax Credit, students must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree or certificate program, has not completed the first four years of post-secondary education as of the beginning of the taxable year, and has not been convicted of a felony drug offense. The Lifetime Learning tax credit does not require half-time enrollment. Visit the IRS for more information.

Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses

In general, qualified expenses for the education tax credits include tuition and required fees for the enrollment or attendance at eligible post-secondary educational institutions. The expenses paid during the tax year must be for: an academic period that begins in the same tax year or an academic period that begins in the first three months of the following tax year.

The following expenses do not qualify:

Room and board
Transportation
Insurance
Medical expenses
Student fees unless required as a condition of enrollment or attendance
Education expenses paid with tax-free educational assistance
Education expenses used for any other tax deduction, credit or educational benefit

Four Things to Remember

Students must provide their Taxpayer Identification Number when applying in order to have a 1098T form generated.
Obtain a copy of the IRS Education Credits Tax Form 8863.
Recalculate the qualified out-of-pocket tuition expenses.
Consult a tax advisor as to whether or not the credit may be claimed.

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