Important Announcement

CARES Act Assistance - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

Deadline to apply November 15, 2020

Complete an Emergency Assistance Grant Application online

http://bit.ly/CARESelac

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CARES ACT Emergency Assistance Program

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), was signed into law on March 27, 2020 and funds were distributed to institutions of higher education to address the disruptions caused by COVID-19.

If you have COVID-19 related expenses and meet the following criteria, you may apply for CARES ACT Emergency Assistance at:

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2020-2021 Reat Estate Education Endowment Scholarship:

Application period: 9/1/20 to 4/30/21

The Real Estate Education Endowment Scholarship application period will open September 1.  Scholarship applications from financial aid offices will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis during the application period (September 1 – April 30). Eligible students may receive up to $600 per semester or quarter, and $1,200 per academic year.

Eligibility includes:

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COVID 19
Financial Aid Office Updates

2020-2021 Financial Aid Application and Award:

  1. Student who completes their application process may log in to their portal to view their 2020-2021 award status. If you recently submitted additional document(s), it will take approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks to receive your award information.

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2020-2021
Financial aid applications are now available online:

  1. For US Citizens and Eligible non-citizens (Permanent Residents):
    1. File a 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov.
    2. Our school code for the application is 001222. Best is using the IRS data retrieval function to download yours and your parents’ federal tax data. It will help expedite the application process.
  2. Eligible-resident/AB 540 Student who does not have a Social Security number (Note: AB540 student who has a Social Security number and is an eligible citizen/non-citizen should complete the FAFSA):
    1. File a 2020-2021 California Dream Act Application at http://www.csac.ca.gov.
    2. Our school code for the Dream Act application is 02226000 .

Check Your Financial Aid Status

Now you can complete most of your financial aid additional documentation request online at elac.verifymyfafsa.com

To check your financial aid status, log into your Student Portal at mycollege.laccd.edu

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Important Dates

MON - March 02

  1. 2020-2021 Cal Grant application Deadline.
  2. 2020-2021 California Dream Act Application Deadline.

MON - March 09

  1. 2020-2021 Financial aid application process begins.

WED - March 18

  1. Financial Aid Spring Fling.

WED - April 15

  1. Financial Aid Awareness Event (tentative).

THU - May 14

  1. Financial Aid Transfer Workshop.

FRI - May 22

  1. Deadline to submit Spring 2020 loan form.

FRI - May 29

  1. Deadline to submit Spring 2020 Disqualification Petition.

MON - June 08

  1. Ends of Spring 2020 Term.

MON - June 15

  1. Begins Summer 2020 term.

TUE - June 30

  1. FAFSA Application deadline for Summer 2020 term.

FRI - July 17

  1. Deadline to submit 2019-2020 pending documentation
  2. Deadline to submit Summer 2020 Disqualification Petition

SUN - August 2

  1. 2020-2021 FWS interest form will be available online.

THU - August 6

  1. 2020-2021 FWS interest form removes from Web.

SUN - August 30

  1. Ends of Summer 2020 Term.

MON - August 31

  1. Fall 2020 term begins.

Wednesday, September 2

  1. Cal Grant Community College Competitive Award Application Deadline (GPA Verification Form)

Friday, September 4

  1. FWS orientation workshops (tentative schedules)

Friday, September 11

  1. FWS orientation workshops (tentative schedules)

Monday, September 14

  1. Fall 2020 Loan form becomes available.

Friday, September 18

  1. FWS orientation workshops (tentative schedules)

Friday, September 25

  1. FWS orientation workshops (tentative schedules)

Thursday, October 1

  1. 2021-2022 FAFSA application becomes available at www.fafsa.gov
  2. 2021-2022 Dream Act Application becomes available at Dream.csac.ca.gov

Thursday, October 15

  1. Financial Aid Awareness Event

Thursday, October 29

  1. FAFSA Workshop

Thursday, November 5

  1. Dream Act Application Workshop.

Thursday, November 12

  1. Financial Aid Transfer Workshop.

Wednesday, November 18

  1. FAFSA Workshop.

Friday, December 4

  1. Deadline to submit Fall 2020 Loan form.

Friday, December 11

  1. Deadline to submit Fall 2020 Disqualification Petition.

Sunday, December 20

  1. Ends of Fall 2020 Term.

Monday, January 4

  1. Begins of Winter 2021 Term.

Thursday, January 14

  1. California Dream Act Workshop.

Saturday, January 23

  1. Cash for College Event.

Friday, January 29

  1. Deadline to submit Winter 2021 Disqualification Petition.
  2. Last date to submit Fall/Winter Loan Request From.

Sunday, February 7

  1. Begins of Winter 2021 Term.

Monday, February 8

  1. Begins of Spring 2021 Term.

Monday, February 22

  1. Spring 2021 Loan form becomes available.

Tuesday, February 23

  1. FAFSA/California Dream Act Workshop.

Thursday, February 25

  1. Financial Aid Workshop for Foster Youths.

Saturday, February 27

  1. Cash for College event.

Monday, March 2

  1. 2021-2022 Cal Grant application Deadline.
  2. 2021-2022 California Dream Act Application Deadline.

Thursday, March 18

  1. Financial Aid Spring Fling.

Wednesday, April 14

  1. Financial Aid Awareness Event (tentative).

Thursday, May 13

  1. Financial Aid Transfer Workshop.

Friday, May 21

  1. Deadline to submit Spring 2021 loan form.

Friday, May 28

  1. Deadline to submit Spring 2021 Disqualification Petition.

Monday, June 7

  1. Ends of Spring 2021 Term.

Monday, June 14

  1. Begins Summer 2021 term.

Wednesday, June 30

  1. FAFSA Application deadline for Summer 2021 term.

Friday, July 30

  1. Deadline to submit 2020-2021 pending documentation.
  2. Deadline to submit Summer 2021 Disqualification Petition.

Sunday, August 29

  1. Ends of Summer 2021 Term.