finanCIal aid

FINANCIAL AID - WHAT IS IT?

Financial Aid is made available by federal and state governments and private sources in the form of grants, scholarships , loans and employment. This assistance makes it possible for students to continue their education beyond the high school, even if they and their family cannot meet the full costs of the post secondary school they choose to attend. The basis for such assistance is the belief that parents have the primary responsibility to assist their dependents in meeting educational costs. Financial aid is available only to fill the gap between a family's contribution and the student's yearly academic expenses.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

The Financial Aid Office at East Los Angeles College provides students with the resources necessary to continue their educational goals. Students must generally meet the following minimum requirements to qualify:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. An eligible non-citizen is a U.S. permanent resident who has documentation from the Immigration and Naturalization Service verifying that his/her stay in the U.S. is for other than a temporary purpose.

2. Show financial need.

3. Make satisfactory progress in a course of study leading to an AA or AS degree, certificate, or transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

4. Not be in default on any loans.

5. Not owe a refund on a refund on a Federal Pell Grant Program, Supplemental Educational Grant, or State Student Incentive Grant.

6. Be registered with the Selective Service if required to do so.

7. Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program

8. Have a valid Social Security Number

The Financial Aid Office has information on the various state and federal programs available, such as Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Cal Grants A, B, and C, as well as loans and scholarships.
The Financial Aid Office also has information on the Federal Work Study Program (FWS). Qualifying students can work part-time positions, either on or off campus.

Students receiving financial aid may pick up their checks at the Fiscal Office.

The Financial Aid Office is located in C2.3. See the Campus Map for the exact location. The hours are from 9:00am to 7:00pm, Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm Friday, and 9:00am to 12:00pm Saturday.

For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (323) 265-8738.

The view more detailed information or to apply ONLINE, visit the Los Angeles Community College District Financial Aid section.