In case the students at Columbia Gorge Community College face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. Moreover, the average federal grant amount comes to around $3,770. At CGCC, state-level financial aid provided to students is about $2,137.