FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Federal Aid | State Aid FEDERAL AID Federal Pell Grant : This grant is awarded primarily on financial need. Pell Grant amounts vary from student to student and range from $400-$4050 for one academic school year. Payment amounts are calculated on number of units enrolled in and attending are paid in the form of a check, generally twice a semester. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG ): This grant is limited and is awarded to students with the greatest financial need and is offered on a first-come/first-serve basis until all funds are exhausted. No additional application is required. Requires at least 6 units of enrollment and is paid in the form of a check once a semester. Federal Work Study: This is awarded to students who indicate they are interested in student employment on FAFSA question # 28. It is offered on a first-come/first-serve basis until all funds are exhausted. Requires at least 6 units of enrollment and is paid in the form of a check every 10th of the month. Federal Direct Student Loans: A student loan is borrowed money, which must be repaid. Direct Loans are funded by the U.S. Department of Education; you repay a Direct Loan to the U.S. Department of Education. You must be enrolled in at least 6 units. Students who are on Financial Aid Disqualification are not eligible for a student loan. You must submit a FAFSA, take an online test and attend a counseling session. Federal Family Education Loan Program : The main difference between FFEL Program and Direct Loans is that you receive FFEL Program funds from private lenders such as banks, credit unions, or other lenders that participate in the FFEL Program You repay a FFEL to the private lender that made the loan to you or its designated agency STATE AID Board of Governors Fee Waiver Program This is not a cash award, but if eligible, your enrollment will be waived for the academic year. You must be a California Resident as determined by Admissions and Records. The fee waiver covers enrollment fees (including any fee increases) and This grant does not require a separate application if you complete your FAFSA early. However, there is a separate application available in the Financial Aid Office if you submit your FAFSA late. Check with your Financial Aid Office for more information. Cal Grants Eligibility is first determined by the California Student Aid Commission and then the school you plan to attend. At Fresno City College, you must have at least 6 units of enrollment to receive your Cal Grant and is paid in the form of a check once a semester. Student must meet All federal eligibility criteria Income and asset limits GPA requirement Cal Grant A If you are awarded Cal Grant A it will remain on reserve until you transfer to a 4-year college. Assists with tuition and fees for students at public and independent colleges Based on merit (3.0 GPA) and income $5,684 at UC campuses, $2,334 at CSU campuses and $8,322 for tuition and fees at independent colleges Cal Grant B Assists of an access costs grant and , in some cases, a tuition/fee award Merit (2.0 GPA) Awards range from $700 to $1,551 for books and living expenses Cal Grant C Assist students in occupational or vocational programs Tuition and training costs $576 for books, tools, and equipment Up to $2,592 in tuition assistance for schools other than a California community college EOP&S Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S) Support Services EOPS Grants Book Vouchers Academic Counseling Tutorial services C.A.R.E. (Child Care Assistance For Single Parents on TANF) Scholarships Central Valley President's Scholarship Program: A partnership with the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium and the Hispanic College Fund. Funded by a grant from the College Access Foundation of California. Apply here: http://www.collegenext.org/ Veterans' Scholarship America: For Veterans who have served and been deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq after September 11, 2001. Apply here Scholarship Applications must be submitted online at https://www.scholarx.fresnocitycollege.edu by March 2nd of each year, to be considered for scholarships the following academic year. The new Scholarship Listing which includes all the FCC scholarships and their criteria is available each January on our website at www.fresnocitycollege.edu under Scholarship Opportunities. You must have a Social Security Number or a Fresno City College ID number to apply. Most scholarships require an enrollment of 12 units or more unless stated otherwise. Registered Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Radiological Technology scholarships require at least 9 units. To be considered for a scholarship award, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed and sent on or before the filing deadline of March 2. Also See: Financial Aid Home Page Scholarship Information

Financial Aid Home Financial Aid Programs Scholarship Opportunities Student Standard Budget      California Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver Apply now for an Enrollment Fee Waiver. The California Community Colleges offer the Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver for students who are California residents and who meet the required criteria. The enrollment fee waiver will cover any future fee hikes for students. Download Fee Waiver Form: Select Fee Waiver year: ************ Fee Waiver 2007-2008 (English) Fee Waiver 2007-2008 (Spanish) Fee Waiver 2008-2009 (Spanish) Fee Waiver 2008-2009 (English) Financial Aid forms: 2007-2008 Select a required form ************ Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) Appeal for Reinstatement Dependency Override Continuation Dependency Override Request Dependent Student Verification Drug Verfication Worksheet Independent Student Verification Loan Appeal Parent Information Request Form Parent Low Income Certification Petition for Federal Direct Student Loan Signature Form Special Circumstance Request Form Student Low Income Certification Form Financial Aid forms: 2008-2009 Select a required form Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) Appeal for Reinstatement Dependency Override Request Dependency Override Continuation Dependent Student Verification Independent Student Verification Loan Appeal 08-09 Parent Information Request Parent Low Income 08-09 Signature Form Special Circumstance Request 08-09 Student Low Income 08-09 Looking for a specific class, past grades, schedules, instructor lists? Then our online WebAdvisor is ready to help! Schedules & Catalogs WebAdvisor We want you to get to know more about our campus, where classrooms are located, how to get to our campus and more! Alumni Athletics Calendar of Events Academic Calendar Campus Contact Information Campus Map Campus News College Activities Directory of Instructors Our History President's Office

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