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Below you will find a
listing of topics relating to financial aid process at Glendale Community College
(GCC). To
go to a specific topic, click on the appropriate link below.
Note:
Some links to non-GCC websites will open in a new browser window.
Disclaimer:
Some websites to which the Financial Aid Office provide links are
for the convenience of users and are not managed or maintained by
Glendale Community College. The College and the Financial Aid Office
do not review, control, or take responsibility for the contents
of those sites.
Helpful
Hints for a Successful Application Process:
- Apply
for admission to Glendale Community College. Officially
declare a program goal on your admission application.
- Complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA can be completed on line at
FAFSA
on the Web. The 2007-2008 FAFSA will be used to
determine your eligibility for federal financial aid for the Fall
2007, Winter 2008, Spring 2008, and Summer 2008 terms at Glendale
Community College.
- Complete
the GCC BOG
Application form. Students can also be evaluated for BOG eligibility when the results of their FAFSA
are reviewed. The Board of Governors
(BOG) fee waiver
is a California Community Colleges financial aid program for
California residents that waives the enrollment fees for students.
- Use
your legal name on all documents. Your name, Social Security
number, and date of birth must be correct on all college and financial
aid forms.
- Return
all required documents promptly. Make sure all forms have
your GCC ID number
and Social Security number listed and are signed by you
and your parent (if required).
- Keep
photocopies of every form and document.
- Submit
all required documents immediately upon request to the
Financial Aid Office. We process your application based on the
date(s) we receive your information, so it is to your benefit
to respond to us as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding
any request we make please come by our office so that we can discuss
your financial aid file.
- Read
all information sent with your award letter, especially items
regarding check disbursement procedures and
Academic Progress requirements.
- The
Financial Aid Office staff are available to help you with your
forms. If you have general questions you may also contact the
Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-4-FED-AID (800-433-3243).
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How do I qualify for Financial Aid?
Federal
Financial Aid
To find out if you qualify for federal
student aid you must file the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) form and demonstrate financial need. The results
of your FAFSA are used by the Financial Aid Office to determine
your eligibility. In addition, you must meet the other general eligibility
criteria:
- You
must be enrolled at GCC in an eligible degree, certificate or
transfer program.
Programs are described in the college catalog.
- You
must have a high school diploma, GED,
state equivalency certificate or pass an approved Ability to Benefit
(ATB) test offered
by the college's Assessment Center. A referral form for an ATB
test can be requested at the Financial Aid Office.
- You
must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, parolee or other eligible non-citizen.
- Male
students over the age of 18 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- You
must not be in default on a prior student loan.
- You
must not owe a repayment on a federal student grant.
- You
must provide all documents requested by the Financial Aid Office.
- You
must be maintaining satisfactory academic progress in your degree or certificate program.
Board
of Governors Fee Waiver (BOG)
You may complete the GCC BOG Application
form to determine if you qualify for BOG A or BOG
B. If you do not qualify for BOG A or BOG B, the Financial Aid Office can use the results of your FAFSA
to determine if you qualify for BOG C.
Cal
Grant
For
the 2007-2008 academic year, the deadline for applying for new
Entitlement
or Competitive Cal Grant is March 2, 2007. An
additional deadline for a new Competitive Cal Grant for community college
students only is September
2, 2007.
Entitlement Cal Grants are available to all graduating high
school seniors who meet the GPA and family income and asset
requirements and file their FAFSA and high school GPA Verification
form (or their high school submits their GPA information
electronically) by the March 2 deadline. Students who do not
meet these criteria should apply for a Competitive Cal Grant
Students who file a FAFSA and a GPA Verification form (or their
school submits their GPA information electronically) by the March 2
deadline will be considered in the first round of the Competitive
Cal Grant awarding process. Students who file a FAFSA and
GPA Verification form by the March 2 and/or September 2 deadline and
are enrolled in a community college for the Fall 2006 semester will
be considered in the second round of the Competitive Cal
Grant awarding process. GPAs for GCC students who have
completed at least 24 units (with 16 of those units being degree
applicable) at GCC will be sent electronically to the
California Student Aid Commission. All other students may need
to have a GPA Verification form completed by their Academic
Counselor and submitted by the deadline.
EOPS
Book
Grants
EOPS Book Grants and other assistance
is available through the EOPS Office. Contact
the
Extended Opportunity Program and
Services Office for more
information about the programs they offer.
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How much am I eligible for?
When you file your FAFSA the Federal
Pell Processor calculates your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
This number indicates your eligibility for federal Pell Grant. Your
EFC is then compared to the GCC Cost of Attendance (COA)
to determine your eligibility for other federal aid programs including
student loans and work-study. The COA at GCC is based on federal
guidelines and includes tuition & fees, room, board (meals),
transportation, books, supplies and miscellaneous expenses. Other
eligibility criteria, enrollment status and funding limitations
determine how much a student may receive.
2007-2008 GCC COST OF ATTENDANCE (academic year of 2 semesters)
- $
9,258 - Students enrolled at least ½-time and living
with parents or relatives
- $14,010
- Students enrolled at least ½-time, living in their own
apartment or home
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Forms, Forms, Forms...
Based on the information on your FAFSA,
we may ask you to provide additional information (i.e. residency
documentation or Social Security card). In addition the U.S. Department
of Education selects 30% of all applicants for a process
called verification. If your file is selected we will ask
you to provide copies of tax returns and to complete some additional
forms. It is the responsibility of the Financial Aid Office to administer
federal funds according to the law and to ensure that only eligible
students receive these funds. Therefore, we reserve the right to
request documents and other information that will provide the data
necessary to accurately determine student eligibility. Many forms
can be printed directly from our website. To access them click on
Forms in the side menu.
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How am I notified?
Once your financial aid file is considered
complete, including any necessary corrections, an advisor will review
your information and calculate the appropriate aid awards you qualify
for at GCC. Once this is done you will receive an Aid Award Notification
stating your status and any funds that have been awarded to you.
Read all information carefully. Your award notification will
be sent with additional information regarding disbursements, financial
aid eligibility, and other important items relating to your awards.
Students
who apply for a BOG Fee Waiver will receive either a separate
postcard indicating their eligibility, or they will receive an
Aid Award Notification stating their BOG eligibility.
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How you receive funds:
BOG
Fee Waiver
This is a waiver of fees, not an actual
cash payment that you receive as a check. However, students who
pay their fees prior to receiving a BOG will receive a refund from the Tuition Office.
Pell
Grant, SEOG,
Cal Grant
Federal and State grant funds are disbursed
to you in a check that is mailed to you according to the
disbursement schedule issued with your award letter. After the first
disbursement date of the semester checks are issued on a weekly
basis for late awards and award adjustments.
Federal
Work-Study (FWS)
The FWS award on your award letter indicates
that you are eligible for FWS and the maximum amount you
may earn. The amount you actually receive will be based on the number
of hours you work and your hourly rate of pay. Job opportunities,
time sheets, and payroll information is available from
Student
Employment Services.
Student
and Parent Loans
Once you meet all loan application requirements
your application is forwarded to the lender of your choice. The
lender then processes the loan and mails your loan check to GCC. After verifying your eligibility to receive
funds, the check is then mailed to you by the Tuition Office.
Scholarship
Checks
Scholarships received by outside agencies
are mailed to you by the
Scholarship
Office.
Real
Estate Scholarship Checks
This scholarship's checks are mailed
to students by the Financial Aid Office once we receive the necessary
state funding each semester.
Americorps
Checks
Submit your Americorps voucher
to the Financial Aid Office. The voucher is processed and forwarded
to the National Service Trust Corps in Washington, DC.
Checks, when received, are mailed to students by the Tuition
Office.
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Disclaimer regarding information on
this web page
Glendale Community College and the Financial
Aid Office provide this information for students, prospective students,
and parents to help you make informed choices about your financial
aid options. The information on this web page is compiled from a
variety of state, federal, and College sources.
This information is subject to change due to changes in federal
or state regulations, College policy, Financial Aid Office procedures,
or budgeting by any agency supplying financial aid funding. If you
discover discrepancies with regard to other sources of information
(federal publications, College publications, etc.), please notify
us at finaid@glendale.edu.
The information on this web page is superseded by any federal, state,
or College publication.
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