Book Loans & Fee Waivers
Even with tuition covered, Running Start can be expensive due to the costs of books and class fees. Centralia College works hard to keep these costs down, but Running Start students may also apply for book loans and fee waivers to further offset costs.
Book Loans Centralia College allows students to borrow textbooks for some classes.
Fee Waivers Some or all class fees may be waived, depending on eligibility and funds available.
2026-27 Income Eligibility Guidelines
| Household Size | Full Waiver* | Reduced Waiver** |
| 1 |
$20,748 Annual / $1,727 Monthly
|
$29,526 Annual / $2,461 Monthly |
| 2 | $28,132 Annual / $2,345 Monthly | $40,034 Annual / $3,337 Monthly |
| 3 | $35,516 Annual / $2,960 Monthly | $50,542 Annual / $4,212 Monthly |
| 4 | $42,900 Annual / $3,575 Monthly | $61,050 Annual / $5,088 Monthly |
| 5 | $50,284 Annual / $4,191 Monthly | $71,558 Annual / $5,964 Monthly |
| 6 | $57,668 Annual / $4,806 Monthly | $82,066 Annual / $6,839 Monthly |
| 7 | $65,052 Annual / $5,421 Monthly | $92,574 Annual / $7,715 Monthly |
| 8 | $72,436 Annual / $6,037 Monthly | $103,082 Annual / $8,591 Monthly |
| Each add'l family member | $7,384 Annual / $616 Monthly | $10,508 Annual / $876 Monthly |
* Full Waiver: All books would be loaned to the student EXCEPT books that can only be used once (ex: annual editions). All fees are waived EXCEPT when a student takes excess credits, then student is responsible for voted in fees.
** Reduced Waiver: Running Start would loan at least one book, more if available.
Exceptions: Running Start does not purchase books or supplies that can only be used one time. Rather, access codes will be purchased for courses that require them.
Apply for a Book Loan or Fee Waiver
Important Note: Waiver applications must be turned in before the start of the quarter in order to be processed on time.
1. Submit a Fee Waiver & Book Loan Request (available from the Running Start office) to the Advising/Counseling Center.
2. Submit a Book Loan Request (available from the Running Start office) with the books you need outlined clearly.
3. Submit the required income verification documentation. Examples include the following:
- Previous Year's Income Tax Return
- Pensions, Retirement, Social Security
- SSI Verification
- Veterans Payments
- Unemployment Verification
- Disability Benefits
- DSHS Verification
- Workers Compensation Benefits
- Child Support/Alimony
- Net Income from Self-employment/Farm
Contact Running Start
Running Start
Advising/Counseling Center
TransAlta Commons, Second Floor
360-623-8967
ccrunningstart@centralia.edu