Financial Aid and Scholarship

FINANCIAL AID

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There are multiple ways to pay for your education at SJCC. We can help you discover the options available to you.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as the initial application for financial aid.

Tips for completing the FAFSA

Complete the California Dream Act Application (CaDAA)

(for undocumented students who qualify as AB540/Dreamers)

Visit icanaffordcollege.com for more information.

Both the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 FAFSA and CaDAA are now available!!

Use the 2018-2019 FAFSA or CaDAA for the following terms:

Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Summer 2019

Use the 2019-2020 FAFSA of CaDAA for the following terms:

Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020

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 us office during open 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 US 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

California College Promise Grant (CCPG), formerly known as the Board of Governors’ Fee Waiver (BOGFW)
Cal Grant

Full-Time Student Success Grant
California College Completion Grant

Chafee Grant (for Foster Youth and Former Foster Youth)

Learn more about California Community College Financial Aid at

I Can Afford College

CA College Promise Grant (CCPG) formerly the BOG FEE WAIVER (BOGFW)

The CCPG 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
*CaCPG does not waive the Student Health ($20), Transportation ($11), and Student Activity ($5) feesVideos and other information

To apply for the CCPG:1. Submit a FAFSA (preferred), OR2. Submit a CaCPG application, OR3. Submit a California Dream Act Application (for students who qualify as AB540)2019-2020 CCPG application(Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020)

2019-2020 CCPG (English)2019-2020 CCPG (Spanish)

2018-2019 CCPG application(Summer 2018, Fall 2018 and Spring 2019)

2018-2019 CCPG (English)2018-2019 CCPG (Spanish)

Per Title 5, section 58621, effective Fall 2016, students shall lose their Ca College Promise Grant (BOG Fee Waiver) eligibility when placed on Academic or Progress Probation or any combination thereof for two consecutive primary semesters. The loss of CCPG eligibility shall remain in effect until the student is no longer on probation or the student has successfully appealed their loss of CCPG. *Foster Youth, as defined in Education Coed 66025.9(b) shall not be subject to loss of CCPG under section 58621.More BOG Fee Waiver details

Students may appeal their loss of CCPG 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.

CA College Promise Grant Appeal Form

CAL GRANT

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 March 2, 2019 for the 2019-2020 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 Cal Grant Award.

DIRECT LOANS

Direct Loans are funds borrowed and must be repaid with interest. Funds will come from the US 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 01/30/18)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

FEDERAL WORK STUDY

Federal Work Study (FWS) allows students to earn money to meet educational expenses while gaining valuable work experience.

1. Jobs are typically available on campus, with some positions available at select off-campus locations.

2. Prior to starting a FWS job, students must:

*Submit a FAFSA

*Demonstrate financial need

*Register for and attend a FWS orientation *Complete all required forms (as explained at orientation)

SCHOLARSHIPS

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

WORKSHOPS