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The financial aid office will be closed on Friday July 31, 2026 for staff training

Welcome to Financial Aid

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Welcome to the Financial Aid Office at San José City College (SJCC). We're here to support you in accessing funds from a variety of financial aid programs. Drop by during our open office hours or join our workshops held throughout the year. Reach out to the Financial Aid Office for more personalized guidance.

Discover valuable insights through our engaging videos on Financial Aid TV (FATV), covering everything from application tips to understanding the types of aid available.

Student aid is available from diverse sources like the US Department of Education, the California Student Aid Commission, our college, and private organizations. We're here to help you navigate these opportunities!

The listed steps

Learn what is available

Complete a FAFSA, CADAA, or CCPG application

SJCC determines your eligibility

Please allow 1–2 weeks for your application to be processed and forwarded to the college for review. Once your application has been processed, you may be required to complete additional documents in Student Forms.

For instructions on how to access and review documents in Student Forms, please follow the steps displayed in our Student Forms Step-by-Step Instructions. 

Select Bankmobile Refund Preference

  • Be on the lookout for either an email from BankMobile Disbursements or a green envelope in the mail from BankMobile.
  • Go to RefundSelection.com (opens in new tab) and enter your personal code  
  • Follow the instructions to choose a Refund Preference.  
    • You can either open a BankMobile Vibe Checking Account or you can link an existing bank account for Direct Deposit using your Routing Number and Account Number.
  • Sign in to Self-Service to the using your campus email address
  • Select the Finances and Parking tab: Click on Refund Selection
  • Follow the instructions provided by BankMobile (opens in new tab) 

Start Your Financial Aid Application

Start your financial aid application to access grants, fee waivers, scholarships, and support programs that make college more affordable. Resources and learning communities are available to guide you every step of the way.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid
California Dream Act Application
CCPG
Scholarships
Join a learning community
Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

Disbursement Dates

Notes:

  • You must be registered, packaged (awarded aid) and in good academic standing by the disbursement date for a disbursement to occur.
  • Late starting classes are counted in your financial aid around the time the classes begin.
  • Pell Grant is generally paid in two disbursements per semester (one at the beginning of the semester, the other around the mid-point of the semester).
    • If you pay out of state tuition, you may only receive one disbursement for the semester/payment period.
  • Cal Grant and Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) funds are disbursed after Census Day each semester.
  • SSCG awards are based on the availability of funds.
  • Direct Loans are paid in two disbursements for the loan period – the loan period is usually the academic year (1st at the beginning, 2nd at the mid-point).
  • Most other aid is disbursed once per semester (SEOG, Cal Grant, SSCG, Scholarships, etc.).
  • There may be additional disbursements made due to changes in your eligibility, such as changes in your enrollment status.
    • You will likely not receive funds on each disbursement date
  • A single disbursement of Pell Grant and Direct Loans may be made if the first disbursement occurs after the mid-point of the semester.
  • Funds/refunds are sent based on the disbursement preference you select with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Log on to the BankMobile Disbursements site for more information. For questions, contact SJCC Financial Aid Office.
  • Returning Financial Aid Funds: you may be required to return financial aid funds if you receive aid and drop prior to the census date for that course(s), and/or if you do not complete any of your courses (withdraw and/or fail courses). The amount of funds to return may vary depending on how much you initially received and when you dropped your courses

2026-2027 Disbursement Dates: Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027(opens in new tab)

Tuition & Fees

Still have questions? Check out these helpful videos!

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Financial Aid

Monday–Friday: 8:30AM – 5:00PM

Contact information:

Email: sjccfa@sjcc.edu

Phone: 408-288-3741

SJCC FAFSA School Code: 001282

Office: Robert N. Chang Student Center, Room SC 103

(First Floor next to Admissions & Records, across from Welcome Center)

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.

Browse these videos for information about applications, processes, types of aid available, and more: Financial Aid TV: FATV (opens in new tab)

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.