FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Financial Aid
At Los Angeles City College, we believe that the cost of education should not prevent a person from attending college. Education is the single most important investment a person will make in a lifetime.
College graduates have more earning power than those without a college degree. This makes it possible for college graduates to have more control over their life and increase their status in the society.
Los Angeles City College participates in various federal and state financial assistance programs to help students pay for college expenses. This site contains valuable information to assist both prospective and current students with the financial aid application process.
News
2008 - 2009 CHAFEE APPLICATION AVAILABILITY
The 2008-2009 Chafee Foster Youth Grant Application is now available on the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) Web site at https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/default.aspx. Prospective Chafee applicants who cannot access the online application can download a paper application and mail or fax it to CSAC. Only new Chafee applicants need to complete the Chafee application. Renewal Chafee students are urged to complete a new FAFSA as they do not need to submit a new Chafee application.
The 2009-2010 Chafee Foster Youth Grant Application will be available on-line at https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/default.aspx on January 1st.
CAL GRANT INFORMATION
The priority deadline for the 2009-2010 Cal Grant is March 2nd. Applications submitted prior to this date will be given first consideration for the Cal Grant. Applications submitted after this date and prior to September 2nd will receive secondary consideration.
The deadline to apply for the 2008-2009 Cal Grant was September 2, 2008.
SPRING 2009 FREEZE DATE
The financial aid freeze date for Spring 2009 is April 24, 2009. The Pell Grant award amount is based on the number of units that a student is enrolled in as of the freeze date. Students who drop units prior to the freeze date may have to repay the "unearned" portion of any financial aid received to the federal government. The Financial Aid Office will recalculate all financial aid based on enrollment as of the freeze date and inform any affected students.
SPRING 2009 PELL DISBURSEMENT UPDATE
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION CYCLE
Anyone planning to attend college in winter, spring, or summer of 2009 should submit a 2008-2009 financial aid application on-line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. The FAFSA on the Web worksheet is now widely available on campus to assist applicants in completing the on-line application. Assistance in completing the financial aid application is available at the FASTLab, which is located in the Learning Resources Center (the old Martin Luther King library).
The 2009-2010 financial aid application is available on-line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ beginning January 1st for those interested in attending college in fall 2009.
UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT STUDENTS
The College and Financial Aid Guide for AB540 Undocumented Immigrant Students is now available as a portable document format (PDF) file for download. Download Here.
The Guide provides a comprehensive resource detailing laws regarding AB540 students, history of relevant legislation, immigration definitions and resources, important information about applying for and paying for college, and tips on succeeding in college. The Guide also offers motivation to AB540 students by providing examples of students like them who have succeeded.
Upcoming Events
Cash for College - Feb 21, 2009
Contact Information
SPRING BREAK OFFICE HOURS (EFFECTIVE 04/06/09 - 04/12/09)
Financial Aid Office business hours during spring break are as follows:
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS (EFFECTIVE 04/13/09 - 06/07/09)
Regular Financial Aid Office business hours during the spring 2009 semester are as follows:
Monday through Wednesday: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm & 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm (Effective through May 31, 2009)
LOCATION
Clausen Hall 111A
ADDRESS
855 N. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90029-3588
PHONE
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2010 or 2025
FAX
(323) 953-4013 (Please make all fax transmissions attention to "The Financial Aid Office")
E-MAIL
finaid@lacitycollege.edu
The first Spring 2009 Pell Grant disbursement is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10th. The financial aid office generates checks on a weekly basis for those students who do not receive their disbursement on February 10th. Students are encouraged to sign-up for Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for faster delivery of financial aid funds. EFT enrollment cards are available at the College Business Office.