Provided that you maintain satisfactory academic progress, you can receive Federal Financial Aid until you exceed 150% of the published length of an eligible program. (In other words, students in 60 unit A.A./A.S. programs or planning to transfer to 4-year schools will need to complete their studies by the time...
Do I have to “do well” in school to receive Federal Financial Aid?
Yes. For each semester that you receive aid you will need to complete a certain number of units with a minimum GPA of at least 2.0. In addition, you need to maintain an overall completion rate of at least 67% and an overall GPA of at least 2.0. This is...
Is there a deadline for applying for Federal Financial Aid?
Yes & No. Students may submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application as early as October the year before the academic year you are applying for. Students that apply by March 2 will receive priority consideration for several types of Federal Financial Aid. Students that don’t meet the...
Do I have to pay a loan back?
Yes. Payments for student loans begin once a student leaves school for six months (or falls below half-time enrollment for six months).
I have a “dead end” job and want to go back to school full time. Can I afford to quit my job and then go to school?
It might be difficult–especially in the first year. However, regardless of your income in the previous year, you will probably qualify for student loans.
I didn’t get my SAR. Is there a number I can call to find out what happened?
Call 1-800- 4-FED-AID / (800) 433-3243 (Note: If you provided an e-mail address, the SAR will be sent to you electronically.)