For Workshop Schedule, see below!
The Financial Aid Office helps SJCC students apply for and obtain funds from a variety of financial aid programs. Visit the office during office hours or attend one of several workshops held throughout the year. Check with the Financial Aid Office for more details.
Student aid comes in many forms and from many sources. The U.S. Department of Education provides most student aid. Other sources of aid come from the state, the college, and private organizations.
Types of Federal Financial Aid
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Federal Work Study (FWS)
- William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loans)
*Subsidized Direct Loans
*Unsubsidized Direct Loans
*PLUS Loans (Parent Loans)
Types of State Aid
Learn more about California Community College Financial Aid at
The BOGFW affords the following benefits to qualified students who are California residents, or qualify under AB540:
*Waives your enrollment fees - $46/unit
*Discounts your parking permit - $25 per semester
*BOGFW does not waive the Student Health ($20), Transportation ($9), and Student Activity ($5) feesClick here for videos and other information
To See If You Qualify:1. Apply for the BOGFW by submitting a FAFSA (preferred) OR2. Submit a BOGFW application OR3. Apply for the BOGFW by submitting the California Dream Act Application (for students who qualify as AB540)2017-2018 BOGFW application (Summer 2017, Fall 2017, and Spring 2018) 2017-2018 BOGFW (English) 2017-2018 BOGFW (Spanish)Per Title 5, section 58621, beginning Fall 2016, students shall lose their BOG Fee Waiver eligibility when placed on Academic or Progress Probation or any combination thereof for two consecutive primary semesters. The loss of BOG Fee Waiver eligibility shall remain in effect until the student is no longer on probation or the student has successfully appealed their loss of BOG Fee Waiver eligibility. *Foster Youth, as defined in Education Code 66025.9(b), shall not be subject to loss of BOG Fee Waiver under section 58621. Click here for more details
Students may appeal their loss of BOG Fee Waiver eligibility for the following reasons:
- Extenuating Circumstances: Verified cases of accidents, illnesses, or other circumstances beyond the student's control
- Students with disabilities who applied for, but didn't receive an accommodation in a timely manner
- Significant academic improvement.
- Changes to their economic situation.
- Evidence student was unable to obtain essential support services.
- Special consideration of factors for EOPS, DSPS, CALWORKS and Veteran students.
Click here to download the BOG Fee Waiver Appeal Form
The Cal Grant GPA Verification Form is available on-line. The next deadline for forms to be submitted to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is September 2, 2017 for the 2017-2018 Academic Year.
NOTE: Students who have completed more than 16 transferable units at SJCC are not required to complete the form. SJCC will electronically send the information to CSAC. Cal Grant recipients - click here for more information about your award.
Direct Loans are funds borrowed and must be repaid with interest. Funds will come from the U.S. Department of Education. Loans should be used as a last resort to meet educational expenses. Students who wish to borrow, and have not borrowed as a SJCC student before:
1. Submit a FAFSA and all requested documents2. Attend a Federal Student Loan Orientation (updated 07/27/17)3. Submit a Master Promissory Note4. Submit the Loan Request form5. Complete online entrance counseling. For continuing borrowers (students who have borrowed Direct Loans as a SJCC student):1. Submit a FAFSA and all requested documents2. Submit the Loan Request form
Work Study (FWS) allows students to earn money to meet educational expenses while gaining valuable work experience.
1. Jobs are typically available on campus, but positions may be available at select nonprofit locations.
2. Prior to starting a FWS job, students must:
*Submit a FAFSA
*Demonstrate financial need
*Attend a FWS orientation: click here to sign-up *Complete all required forms (explained at the orientation)
Scholarships are student aid that does not need to be paid back. Eligibility is generally based on academic excellence, community service, athletic abilities, etc. Information and applications may be found at the following web-sites:
San Jose City College Scholarships
*FastWeb
*Scholarship Experts
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Workshop
Click here for dates and information on in-person SAP Workshops
Click here for online SAP Workshop information
Students have the option to attend an online SAP workshop instead of the in-person session.
Students not making Satisfactory Academic Progress will be required to attend a SAP workshop in order to submit an appeal.
Financial Aid – FAFSA – Workshop
Click here for Summer 2017 and Fall 2017 FAFSA Workshop information
Get help applying for financial aid.
All students who are interested in participating in the Federal Work Study program, and have not yet done so at SJCC must attend an orientation.
Click here to sign up for a FWS Orientation
Click here to download required FWS forms
