Financial Aid Eligibility

Individuals must meet the following requirements to be eligible for Federal Financial Aid:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen of the United States.
    • An eligible non-citizen is a US permanent resident who has an I-151, I-1551, or I-1551c (Alien Registration receipt card). If you do not possess these, you must have an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).
  • Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or equivalent. No diploma or GED? Contact the Financial Aid Office.
  • Be an undergraduate student enrolled in an eligible program working toward a degree or certificate.
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
  • You must not owe a refund on any grant received at any college or university or be in default on any student loan, such as the Perkins Loan or Stafford Loan.

You may also be required to submit some or all of the following:

  • A copy of your and/or your parents signed IRS Federal tax return transcript for the prior, prior year including all schedules and attachments or you and/or your parents Income Certification, (if they or you did not file).
  • Untaxed Income Verification of any untaxed benefits received.
  • Veteran's Benefits Verification.
  • A copy of your Social Security Card.
  • U.S. Citizenship documents if you are a Naturalized Citizen or in the process of becoming one.

Additionally, the Financial Aid Office may request other information or documentation.


 

 

Is my program eligible for Federal Financial Aid?

Last Updated: 2/5/2024

Program Title Award Type Minimum Units Required Financial Aid Eligibility
Digital Imaging Certificate of Completion 0 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Digital Media Content Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion 0 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Social Media Strategy Certificate of Completion 0 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Administration of Justice* Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Agriculture Animal Science* Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Agriculture Business* Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Agriculture Plant Science* Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Anthropology* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Art History* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Business Administration for Transfer 2.0* Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Communication Studies* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Science* Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T)* Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Elementary Teacher Education* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
English for Transfer (AA-T)* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Geology* Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
History for Transfer (AA-T)* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Journalism* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Kinesiology* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Law, Public Policy, and Society* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Mathematics* Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Music* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Physics for Transfer (AS-T)* Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Political Science for Transfer (AA-T)* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Psychology for Transfer (AA-T)* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Social Justice Studies* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Spanish* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Studio Art for Transfer (AA-T)* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Theatre Arts* Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Accounting Certificate of Achievement 21 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Accounting Clerk Certificate of Achievement 17 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Administrative Office Assistant I Certificate of Achievement 16 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Administrative Office Assistant II Certificate of Achievement 28 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Administrative Office Executive Certificate of Achievement 37 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Agriculture Business Certificate of Achievement 61 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Agriculture Business - Animal Science Certificate of Achievement 23 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Agriculture Business - Plant Science Certificate of Achievement 24 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Agriculture Mechanics Certificate of Achievement 16.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
American Sign Language Certificate of Achievement 24 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Apparel Industry Sewing Certificate of Achievement 18 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Architectural Drafting Certificate of Achievement 23 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Automation Technician - Mechatronics Certificate of Achievement 33.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Automotive Body Advanced Repair and Restoration Certificate of Achievement 20 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Automotive Body Basic Repair and Restoration Certificate of Achievement 18 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Automotive Body Intermediate Repair and Restoration Certificate of Achievement 36 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Automotive Dealer Technician Certificate of Achievement 54 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Automotive Electric Technology Certificate of Achievement 38 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Automotive Lubrication Technician Certificate of Achievement 18 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Automotive Master Technician Certificate of Achievement 52 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Automotive Mechanics Technology Certificate of Achievement 30 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Basic Peace Officer Academy Certificate of Achievement 36 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Business Certificate of Achievement 12 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
California State University General Education Pattern Certificate of Achievement 40 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Caterpillar Dealer Engine Technician Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement 22 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Network Security Technician Certificate of Achievement 22.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Network Technician Certificate of Achievement 20.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Networking - Competence Certificate of Achievement 29.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Networking - Essentials Certificate of Achievement 17.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Networking Software Certificate of Achievement 41.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator/Programmer Certificate of Achievement 18 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Operations Certificate of Achievement 21 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Programming Certificate of Achievement 44.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Programming - Competence Certificate of Achievement 32.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Programming - Essentials Certificate of Achievement 17.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Science Certificate of Achievement 50.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Support Certificate of Achievement 41.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Support - Technician Certificate of Achievement 29.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Web Developer Certificate of Achievement 36 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Web Developer - Technician Certificate of Achievement 30 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Correctional Science Certificate of Achievement 21 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement 23 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Diesel Automotive Equipment Technician Certificate of Achievement 54.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Diesel Bus Technician Certificate of Achievement 32.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Diesel Equipment Technician Certificate of Achievement 42.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Digital Media with Emphasis in Audio   Certificate of Achievement 21 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Digital Media with Emphasis in Video   Certificate of Achievement 24 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement 13 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Early Childhood Education Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement 50 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Certificate of Achievement 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Early Childhood Education Teacher Certificate of Achievement 51 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
ECE Administration and Adult Supervision Add On Certificate of Achievement 9 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Electrical Technology - Electrical Maintenance Certificate of Achievement 30 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Electrical Technology - General Electrician Trainee Certificate of Achievement 44 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Electrical Technology: Apprenticeship Option Certificate of Achievement 40 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Electron Microscopy: Biological Certificate of Achievement 46.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Electron Microscopy: Crystalline Material Certificate of Achievement 44 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Electronics Technology Certificate of Achievement 21 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Engineering Computer-Aided Drafter Certificate of Achievement 18 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Engineering Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement 53 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement 37 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement 18 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Fashion Design Certificate of Achievement 41 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Achievement 32 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Fitness Specialist Certificate of Achievement 18 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Fluid Power & Automation Technology Certificate of Achievement 18 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) Certificate of Achievement 20 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Certificate of Achievement 20 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Graphic Arts Certificate of Achievement 30 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Graphic Arts - Print Production Certificate of Achievement 15 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate of Achievement 42 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certificate of Achievement 24.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate of Achievement 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Horticulture - Irrigation Technician Certificate of Achievement 13 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Horticulture - Landscape Arborist Certificate of Achievement 20 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Horticulture - Nursery Management Certificate of Achievement 17 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Horticulture - Sustainable Landscape Management Certificate of Achievement 20 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Hospitality Front of House Essentials Certificate of Achievement 16.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Hospitality Front of House Service Operations Certificate of Achievement 25.25 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Industrial Technology: Electrical Apprenticeship Option Certificate of Achievement 36 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Industrial Technology: Maintenance Apprenticeship Option Certificate of Achievement 41 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Industrial Technology: Mechanical Apprenticeship Option Certificate of Achievement 34 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Industrial Technology: Operations Apprenticeship Option Certificate of Achievement 34 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Industrial Technology-Level I Certificate of Achievement 28.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Industrial Technology-Level II-Mechanical Certificate of Achievement 46 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Interior Design Certificate of Achievement 26 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
International Business Certificate of Achievement 15 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Certificate of Achievement 37 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Law Enforcement Certificate of Achievement 24 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Logistics and Transportation Supervisor Certificate of Achievement 24 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Manual Machining Certificate of Achievement 24 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Medical Office Assistant Certificate of Achievement 16 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Mental Health Specialist Certificate of Achievement 46 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Merchandising Certificate of Achievement 21 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Multimedia Certificate of Achievement 27 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Municipal Clerk Certificate of Achievement 38 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Oxy-Fuel Processes and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certificate of Achievement 20 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies Certificate of Achievement 31 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Paraprofessional Preparation  Certificate of Achievement 24 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Photography Certificate of Achievement 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Power Performance and Data Collecting  Certificate of Achievement 18 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Pre-Law Studies Certificate of Achievement 21 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Psychiatric Technician Certificate of Achievement 45 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Radiologic Technology Certificate of Achievement 80.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Real Estate Certificate of Achievement 24 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Real Estate Broker  Certificate of Achievement 24 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Real Estate Salesperson Certificate of Achievement 12 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Refrigeration Certificate of Achievement 30 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Retail Management Certificate of Achievement 26 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Small Business Certificate of Achievement 21 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Social Media Certificate of Achievement 21 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Solar Photovoltaic Installation Technician Certificate of Achievement 24 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Advanced Placement Certificate of Achievement 12 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Stagecraft Certificate of Achievement 23 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Substance Abuse Counselor Certificate of Achievement 34 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Supervision and Management Certificate of Achievement 21 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Tax Preparation Certificate of Achievement 18 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Traffic Shipping and Receiving Technician Certificate of Achievement 15 NOT Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement 42.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Winery Event Coordinator Certificate of Achievement 23 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Winery Sales and Marketing Certificate of Achievement 23.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Winery Tasting Room Associate Certificate of Achievement 19 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Accounting Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Administrative Office Executive Professional/Office Manager Associate in Science Degree 39 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Agriculture Business Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
American Sign Language Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Apparel Design Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Architectural Drafting Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Art Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Automation Technology - Mechatronics Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Automotive Technology Associate in Science Degree 69 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Baking and Pastry Associate in Science Degree 26 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Business Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Apprenticeship Associate in Science Degree 81 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Information Systems Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Network Security Technician Associate in Science Degree 60.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Network Technician  Associate in Science Degree 63.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Computer Science Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Correctional Science Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Culinary Arts Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Culinary Arts, Advanced Associate in Science Degree 69.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Dance Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Diesel Equipment Technician Associate in Science Degree 66.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Digital Media Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Early Childhood Education Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Electrical Technology Associate in Science Degree 64 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Electrical Technology: Apprenticeship Associate in Science Degree 67 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Electron Microscopy - Biological Associate in Science Degree 65.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Electron Microscopy - Materials Associate in Science Degree 64 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Engineering - Civil Associate in Science Degree 66 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Engineering - Computer Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Engineering - Electrical Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical, and Manufacturing Associate in Science Degree 68 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Engineering Computer-Aided Drafting Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Engineering Technology Associate in Science Degree 64 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
English Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Environmental Science Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Family and Consumer Sciences Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Fashion Merchandising Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Fluid Power & Automation Technology Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
French Language Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Graphic Arts Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Health Science Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Heating and Air Conditioning - Refrigeration Associate in Science Degree 63 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Heavy Equipment Technician Associate in Science Degree 31 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
History Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Horticulture Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Option  Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Interdisciplinary Studies: Business Option  Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Interdisciplinary Studies: Mathematics and Science Option Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Interior Design Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Law Enforcement Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Logistics and Transportation Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Machining Technology Associate in Science Degree 61 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Mathematics Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Multimedia Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Music Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Nursing Associate in Science Degree 75.5 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Photography Associate in Arts Degree 20 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Physical Education Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Police Science Associate in Science Degree 63 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Psychiatric Technology Associate in Science Degree 72 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Psychology Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Real Estate Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Retail Management & Merchandising Associate in Science Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Spanish Language Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Associate in Science Degree 62 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Theatre Arts -Acting Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid
World Languages and Global Studies Associate in Arts Degree 60 Eligible for Federal Financial Aid

 

* Course needed for transfer, or recommended by transfer College are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid