Financial Aid Programs

Grants 

A grant is money we send to you in the form of a check (or direct deposit) which you can use to buy text books and other class supplies. Grants make up most of your financial aid money. You apply for grants by submitting your financial aid application, however if further steps are needed to determine your eligibility for a particular grant we will email your student email account to let you know. Unlike loans you are not required to repay grant money provided you continue to meet the basic eligibility requirements.

Click on each grant below to review basic eligibility requirements.

  • Award is primarily based on financial need
  • Amount varies from student to student and is awarded once every academic school year
  • Payment is based on number of units enrolled in and attending, and are paid via check or direct deposit generally twice per semester
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive payment

Watch the video below to learn more about the Federal Pell Grant:

  • Award is primarily based on financial need
  • Amount varies from student to student and is awarded once every academic school year
  • Payment is based on number of units enrolled in and attending, and are paid via check or direct deposit generally twice per semester
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive payment

Watch the video below to learn more about the FSEOG:

Cal Grants are offered by the State of California to students attending eligible California institutions of higher education.  The Cal Grant program is administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).  Grants are funds that do not have to be repaid as long as you complete your courses successfully.

Cal Grant A & B generally cover up to 4 years of full time attendance (typically 2 years of that at a community college). In order to graduate within 4 years a student must take at least 15 units per semester. 

Read more about the Cal Grant

  • Provides students with additional financial aid to help offset the cost of California Community College attendance and encourages completion at a faster pace
  • Award is based on student financial need
  • To qualify a student must be a recipient of a Cal Grant B or C award
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • Be a California resident or exempt from paying nonresident tuition
  • Be enrolled in at least 12 units per term (falling below 12 units may result in repayment)

Watch the video below to learn more about the SSCG:

If you are or were in foster care, have financial need and are under 27 years old, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You don't have to pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for child care, transportation and rent while you're in school. You can use your Chafee Grant at any eligible California college or university or career or technical school, as well as schools in other states.

For further information about the California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth and to apply online visit Chafee Grant.


The Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) is offered by the California Student Aid Commission and provides Fresno City College students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science Program with a scholarship.

Students must meet the general financial aid requirements in addition to being under the MCS income/asset ceilings.

This scholarship is applied to a student’s financial aid package as the last award and is disbursed based on course census date(s). The MCS award will automatically be applied to their student account to pay any outstanding balances.

Read more about the Middle Class Scholarship (MCS)

 

 

Fee Waivers

Unlike grants, a Tuition Fee Waiver is not money sent directly to you. Instead, it is applied directly to your student account by the Business Office to cover the cost of class registration fees—essentially allowing you to register for classes for free.

You can apply for a fee waiver by submitting a financial aid application. You are not required to repay a fee waiver provided you continue to meet the basic eligibility requirements each semester.

Click on each waiver below to review the eligibility criteria.

The California College Promise Grant (CCPG)

The CCPG is awarded automatically if you have an accepted FAFSA or Dream Act application on file with FCC and you meet income requirements.

To qualify for this fee waiver you must be coded by Admissions and Records as a California Resident or AB-540 student (contact A&R for residency questions).

Please note: Fee waivers may be revoked if you do not meet the specified eligibility requirements.

Read more about the California College Promise Grant

First and second year students may have fall and/or spring semester enrollment fees automatically covered by this grant if you meet the following requirements:

Please note: Fee waivers may be revoked if you do not meet the specified eligibility requirements.

 

Other Types Of Financial Aid

Unlike grants, these other types of financial aid are not applied for automatically with your financial aid application. You will have to apply for these types of financial aid directly.

Click on each program below to learn more.

Federal Work Study

  • Indicate your interest by following this link: FWS Interest Survey (you will need to log into your SCCCD account to access the survey)
  • Offered on a first come/first served basis until all funds are exhausted
  • Requires at least six units of enrollment in the fall/spring term(s)
  • Paid via check or direct deposit on the 10th of each month (subject to change due to holidays and weekends)
  • Must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive payment

    Read more about Federal Work Study

  • The new Scholarship Listing, which includes all FCC scholarships and their criteria, is available each January on our website under Scholarship Opportunities
  • Scholarship applications must be submitted by March 2 of each year to be considered for scholarships the following academic year
  • You must have a Social Security number or a Fresno City College ID number to apply
  • Most scholarships require at least 12 units of enrollment, unless otherwise stated (Registered Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Radiologic Technology scholarships require at least nine units)
  • The application will require you to type a one-page, single-spaced personal statement or essay. You will also need two recommendations provided by people in professional positions (teacher, counselor, employer, doctor, social worker, etc.)

    Read more about Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loans

  • Must be repaid
  • Must be enrolled in at least six units of non-remedial/non-ESL coursework
  • In addition to completed file, student must complete online entrance counseling and sign promissory note.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive payment

Read more about Federal Direct Student Loans


 
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