The Financial Aid Office helps SJCC students apply for and obtain funds from a variety of financial aid programs. Visit our office during open hours or attend workshops held throughout the year as applicable to you. Check with the Financial Aid Office for more details.
Since we are working remotely, there are videos to help understand financial aid applications, processes, types of aid available and more.
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
Learn more about California Community College Financial Aid at:
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 ($21), 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)2020-2021 CCPG application
(Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021)
Submit your 2020-2021 CCPG application electronically. You will need to log-in using your CCC Apply username and password.
2019-2020 CCPG application(Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020)
2019-2020 CCPG (English)2019-2020 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 Code 66025.9(b) shall not be subject to loss of CCPG under section 58621.More BOG Fee Waiver detailsStudents 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
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, 2020 for the 2020-2021 Academic Year and March 2, 2021 for the 2021-2022 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 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 07/25/19)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 (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 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
Students not making Satisfactory Academic Progress will be required to attend a SAP Workshop to submit an appeal.
While all services are being provided remotely, students will need to complete the SAP workshop online.
Click here for ONLINE Workshop Information
Financial Aid Application Workshop
We can help you with your financial aid applications:
Click on the link below for help with the FAFSA
2020-2021 FAFSA
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.
Sign up for a FWS Orientation
Download required FWS forms
