Financial Aid
The College of Alameda’s Financial Aid Office helps you and your family determine ways to pay for college. Our office provides information about the kinds of aid available, how to apply for aid, aid you are eligible for, how and when you will receive your aid, and the terms of your aid financial. Financial assistance can help cover fees, books, supplies, transportation, and more to make college an affordable option. There are several types of financial aid including grants, work-study, and loans.
We look forward to helping you! In-person & Online
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Apply for Aid
Begin your application for financial aid.
Disbursements
Get the information for disbursements
Fee Waiver and Forms
Fee waivers and forms for financial aid.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Scan the QR Code above to request a financial aid presentation, or click here.Â
Financial Aid Hours
Regular Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Speak Live to Financial Aid Staff Virtually!
College of Alameda Aid Office will have staff available via Zoom on the following day and time:
Wednesday: 9am-1pmÂ
To submit a document to Financial Aid
Students can submit documents in person during our hours of operation. This option is the best and fastest way to get your file reviewed and processed. If you are submitting documents online, please send a high-quality scanned document or photo. To scan, you can download Microsoft Office Lens on Google Play or the Apple App Store —or simply take a photo with your phone. Make sure you submit your documents in a safe and secure manner.-
- Option 1: Password protect your documents and email them to coafinancialaid@peralta.edu.Important: Send the password in a separate email to coafinancialaid@peralta.edu. (Note: For password protection instructions click here)
- Option 2: Call 510-748-2391 or email coafinancialaid@peralta.edu if option 1 does not work for you.
Our Contacts
Vacant, Director of Financial Aid
Jackie Vo, Financial Aid Officer
Jiayu He, Financial Aid Specialist
Miriam Fernandez, Financial Aid Specialist
Laura Aguilar, Financial Aid Specialist
Vacant, Financial Aid Specialist
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