Financial Aid for Veterans

The College Tuition Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents benefit waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University, or University of California campus. This program does not cover the expense of books, parking or room and board. There are four plans under which dependents of veterans may be eligible.

• Information & Application - https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/College-Fee-Waiver.aspx
• College Fee Waiver for Veterans' Dependents Program - LPC Veterans First Program

Applying for Financial Aid - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

Processing Time - Once we receive your FAFSA, you will be notified by our office at you Zonemail 'student email' account. that we received the FAFSA and we will explain what you must do next. The entire process can take 6-8 weeks, but can take much longer for students who apply late and don't follow through in a timely manner.

Completing your Financial Aid File  -  Some students are randomly selected by the Department of Education for mandatory verification of income, family size, etc. The information on the student's SAR (Student Aid Report)  will indicate if the student has been selected for verification. Verified students are required to provide the financial aid office with documentation of all sources of income for the required tax year and must submit on the Verify My Application platform. 

Federal Pell Grant - Free money from the U.S. federal government to help students pay for college and other necessities.

State Grants - Visit California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) 

• CA College Promise Grant Fee Waiver  
• Cal Grant |
• Chafee Grant for Foster Youth 

Scholarships for Veterans

Federal Loan

Receiving Your Financial Aid - BankMobile Disbursements (link to BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.)

Student Education Plan - Your Student Education Plan (SEP), created with the help of a counselor, is a step-by-step guide based on requirements to meet your goals and how soon you would like to complete them.

Policies and Procedures - How to keep your financial aid

• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
• Understanding My Responsibilities

Important Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines - Important Dates & Deadlines

When you have completed all of your financial aid requirements, you will recieve your financial aid award letter (if you are eligible) at your secure Zonemail 'student email' account. (How to Access your Zonemail)

EFC Appeal due to Special Circumstances

Did you know that if you are not eligible for a Pell grant, due to your income at the time being over the limit for your household size/number in college, etc. resulting in your SAI (formerly known as the EFC) being too high for a Pell grant, you can appeal! If your income is different than the income reported on your 2024- 2025 FAFSA, you may send in a request for an SAI Appeal to the Financial Aid Office after you file your FAFSA.