FINANCIAL AID OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT   Read Carefully: Important Information about Financial Aid Carefully Review: Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) We, the Financial Aid Professionals of Fresno City College, are committed to our students and the pursuit of their educational goals; as a team, we encourage and support each other in growing professionally and building a legacy of respect, integrity and goodwill. FINANCIAL AID OFFICE HOURS: January 2 – 18    Main Office              Monday -Thursday         8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.                            Friday         8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.                        Saturday         9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. January 22 – May 16               Monday -Friday         8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   FINANCIAL AID COMPUTER LAB - (LI 123) January 2 – 18            Monday -Thursday         8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.                            Friday          8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.                        Saturday          9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. January 22 –May 16                Monday -Friday         8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1101 E. University Ave Fresno CA 93741 Phone: (559) 442-8245 Fax: (559) 495-1840 Financial Aid Computer LAB LI-123:(Library Building) Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Phone: (559) 265-5743 Financial Aid Outreach Services: Phone: (559) 265-5724 Financial Aid Programs Federal Aid State Aid Important Dates & Deadlines 2007-2008 Award Year January 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be accepted by the Department of Education. March 2, 2007 Scholarship Deadline Scholarship Opportunities March 2, 2007 Deadline for initial Cal Grant awards September 2, 2007 Cal Grant Postmark Deadline (Community College Only) Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements Students must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens to receive federal funds. Male students who are not members of the active armed forces, are at least 18 years old, and were born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. Demonstrate financial need, except for the unsubsidized Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Must apply for admission and be working towards a degree or certificate program at Fresno City College. Be enrolled at least half-time, except for Pell Grant Program. Must make satisfactory academic progress towards a degree or certificate. Must have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate or must be at least 18 years old and pass the Ability To Benefit (ATB) test at the College’s Assessment Office. Students concurrently enrolled in high school and FCC/RC are not eligible for federal financial aid. Financial Aid Application Checklist Apply for admission to the college as soon as possible. Apply for admission online using our Online Application. Apply for a Department of Education Personal ID Number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov. A pin will allow you to access your personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems and it also serves as an electronic signature. Parents' of dependent students will need to apply for a separate pin. Memorize your pin or keep it in a safe place. Complete this process BEFORE filing a FAFSA Online. Accurately complete the FAFSA by mail or online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. Note: if you are filing a 2006 federal income tax return, we recommend that you complete it before filling out this form. If you have not filed your return, you can still submit your FAFSA. Once you have filed your tax return, you MUST correct the income data that changed on your FAFSA. Complete the Scholarship Application online by the March 2nd deadline for following academic year. NEW Cal Grant applicants need to complete and submit a GPA Verification Form by March 2, 2007 for initial awards. If it is now past March 2, 2007 then submit a GPA Verification Form by September 2, 2007 for community college competitive awards. GPA Forms are available in the Financial Aid Office. If you have at least 16 transferable units towards a 4-year degree with our District and within the last 3 academic school years, your GPA will be sent by the college electronically to the California Student Aid Commission. Receive your FAFSA results by mail or email from the U.S. Department of Education. Review your results and make any necessary corrections. The Financial Aid Office can assist you with making electronic corrections. Receive notification by mail from the Financial Aid Office regarding your FAFSA results. You will be notified of whether or not you qualified for a Fee Waiver and if you are required to submit additional documents before your financial aid eligibility can be determined. If your letter does not request additional documents, then you will receive a letter of eligibility 1-2 weeks later. Also See: Standard Student Budget Withdrawl/Repayment Information Terms of Agreement SAP Policy Brochure (PDF)

Financial Aid Home Financial Aid Programs Scholarship Opportunities Student Standard Budget      California Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver Apply now for an Enrollment Fee Waiver. The California Community Colleges offer the Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver for students who are California residents and who meet the required criteria. The enrollment fee waiver will cover any future fee hikes for students. Download Fee Waiver Form: Select Fee Waiver year: ************ Fee Waiver 2007-2008 (English) Fee Waiver 2007-2008 (Spanish) Fee Waiver 2008-2009 (Spanish) Fee Waiver 2008-2009 (English) Financial Aid forms: 2007-2008 Select a required form ************ Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) Appeal for Reinstatement Dependency Override Continuation Dependency Override Request Dependent Student Verification Drug Verfication Worksheet Independent Student Verification Loan Appeal Parent Information Request Form Parent Low Income Certification Petition for Federal Direct Student Loan Signature Form Special Circumstance Request Form Student Low Income Certification Form Financial Aid forms: 2008-2009 Select a required form Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) Appeal for Reinstatement Dependency Override Request Dependency Override Continuation Dependent Student Verification Educational History Form Independent Student Verification Loan Appeal 08-09 Parent Information Request Parent Low Income 08-09 Signature Form Special Circumstance Request 08-09 Student Low Income 08-09 Looking for a specific class, past grades, schedules, instructor lists? Then our online WebAdvisor is ready to help! Schedules & Catalogs WebAdvisor We want you to get to know more about our campus, where classrooms are located, how to get to our campus and more! Alumni Athletics Calendar of Events Academic Calendar Campus Contact Information Campus Map Campus News College Activities Directory of Instructors Our History President's Office

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