Financial Aid Office
Welcome Statement
Welcome to the East Los Angeles College Financial Aid web page. Education is a wonderful opportunity to improve your life through learning, and it is an excellent way to realize your career goals. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office can help you reach your educational goals by assisting you in applying for fee waivers, grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. Please take the time to browse the site and get the information you need.
We are here to help you achieve your dreams.
Best Wishes,
Lindy Fong
Director of Financial Aid
Attention - Important Announcement!
Apply Now!
2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Financial aid applications are available online:
Which application is right for you?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):
Who's Eligible
- Citizens
- Legal Permanent Residents
- Eligible Non- Citizens (per FAFSA)
- T visa holders
Who's NOT Eligible
- Any other immigration status that is not listed above including:
- DACAmented students
- Undocumented individuals
File a 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov. We also recommend you apply for the upcoming 2023-2024 financial aid cycle. The application is available on October 1, 2022.
Our school code for the application is 001222 (FAFSA). Best practice is to use the IRS data retrieval function to download yours and your parents’ federal tax data. It will help expedite the application process and reduce the chances of being selected for verification (a longer process).
California Dream Act Application (CADAA):
Who's Eligible
- AB 540/ SB 68 Eligible Students Who Are:
- Undocumented individuals
- DACAmented individuals
- U visa holders
- TPS holders
Who's NOT Eligible
- Any visa holder (except U)
- Citizens
- Legal Permanent Residents
- Eligible Non-Citizens (per FAFSA)
File a 2022-2023 California Dream Act Application at https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing. We also recommend you apply for the upcoming 2023-2024 financial aid cycle. The application is available on October 1, 2022.
Our school code for the Dream Act application is 02226000 (CADAA).
Still not sure which application to fill out, click here for more details on both applications or click here to join our Zoom Lab for help.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Office Presents: Pathway to Success Workshops
This workshop is designed to:
- Meet the financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) disqualification petition requirement,
- Gain a better understanding of the financial aid SAP policy, Appeal Process, and federal aid regulations that affect your eligibility.
Students that are SAP Ineligible must appeal to regain financial aid eligiblity. In addition to the appeal ansd supporting documentation, students must complete the Pathway to Success Workshop each academic year. The workshop may be completed online or in-person. Each in-person workshop is limited to 18 participants. Click on the link below for the current in-person workshop flyer.
Laura Scudder Grant Criteria and Instructor [pdf]
To complete the online workshop, click Online Pathway to Success Appeal Workshop
To RSVP for an in-person workshop, come in to our office or Connect With a Financial Aid Staff
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
Important Dates:
School Code
Federal School Code:
001222
Dream Act School Code:
02226000
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