Apply for Financial Aid

 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The FAFSA is the primary application needed to be considered for federal and state financial aid. You should complete the FAFSA if you are a US/Naturalized Citizen, or Permanent Resident.

Both the student and his/her parent (if applicable) are required to use a FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to electronically sign the FAFSA.  The FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and federal student aid documents. To create an FSA ID, please visit the FSA ID Website.

Then submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Not a US Citizen or Permanent resident? 

You should complete the Dream Act Application if you are an undocumented/AB 540 student.

Submit the Dream Act Application to be processed by the California Student Aid Commission.   

For Academic Year 2022-2023

The FAFSA and Dream Act Application for the 2022-2023 academic year will open on October 1, 2021.

You will need 2020 income information to fill out the 2022-2023 Financial Aid application.  This will be used to determine eligibility for the Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023 and Summer 2023 terms.

If you need assistance with the FAFSA or Dream Act Application, please call our main Financial Aid Office at 559.442.8245. You may also call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1.800.433.3243. 

For Academic Year 2023-2024

The FAFSA and Dream Act Application for the 2023-2024 academic year will open on October 1, 2022.

You will need 2021 income information to fill out the 2023-2024 Financial Aid application.  This will be used to determine eligibility for the Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 terms. 

What's Next    

  • Check your FCC student email regularly. The FCC Financial Aid Office will notify you if you need to correct your FAFSA or bring documentation into the main office, or when your Financial Aid Award Letter is ready to view.
  • Check Self-Service. On Self-Service, you can view your award letter, see if anything is missing under "My Documents", and sign up for direct deposit.
  • Mail or FAX. We are available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

We are available all summer. Submit requested documents to us using our remote services (email, fax, or mail).

Important Dates and Deadlines

  • October 1, 2022 FAFSA & Dream Act Application Available for 2023-2024 school year 
  • March 2, 2023 FAFSA & Dream Act Application Deadline for initial Cal Grant awards for 2023-2024 school year
  • March 2, 2023 Application Deadline for 2023-2024 FCC Scholarships: See Fresno City College Scholarships for more information.
  • September 2, 2023 Deadline for Cal Grants for 2023-2024 school year – Competitive Awards (Community College Students Only)