Tuition GAP Fund

This application is to assist students who are in need of additional funding due to the increase in tuition. The funds are for the 2026-2027 academic year including Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. These funds are limited and are awarded to students on a first come, first serve basis. Funds will be applied to tuition costs with a maximum award of $150 for the academic year.

Requirements:
• Students must live in district.
• Students must be registered in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester.
• Students must have a completed 2026-2027 FAFSA application OR Alternative Application on file (missing documents must be submitted if requested on MyAccess – Financial Aid Self Service).
-FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/
-ALT App: https://studentportal.isac.org/en/alternativeapp
• Students must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress
-GPA: 2.0 minimum, 67% completion rate, under Maximum Timeframe credits
-SAP Policy: https://cod.edu/costs/financial-aid/policies/satisfactory-academic-progress.html
• Students cannot be receiving a Pell Grant covering full tuition*

*If students are receiving a Pell Grant/other awards that do not cover their tuition in full, students may be awarded Tuition GAP funds to help cover additional, uncovered tuition costs. Students may be asked to complete a Special Conditions form for additional review

Note: amounts may vary per student depending on registered credit hours. Applications will be reviewed starting in September 2026.