Administration
The Financial Aid Office administers work-study, student loans and grants to assist eligible students with the cost of education. Inquiries may be directed to the Financial Aid Office, Rodda North 167, 916-558-2501 or contact us at sccfinaidinfo@scc.losrios.edu.
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Financial Aid
See SCC Financial Aid Web Site
Sacramento City College participates in a number of programs to assist low and middle income students. To receive financial aid, a student must enroll in an eligible program that leads to a degree or certificate. Please note that a few certificate programs do not meet the minimum qualifications to be an eligible program. Contact the Financial Aid Office for details. Students can apply by completing the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applications are available in January. A priority deadline of March 1, 2006 has been set to ensure early processing of financial aid applications for the 2006-2007 school year. However, applications are accepted throughout the academic year. All awards are subject to the annual allocation of funds from the federal and state government. All students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.
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Enrollment Fee Waiver
California community college enrollment fees are determined by the state Legislature and may increase in the fall. But we have some great news for you. Each year more than half of our students qualify for a Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW), and even more may be eligible. The BOGW pays enrollment fees for summer, fall and spring semesters, and only one application per year is required. Applicants must be California residents. For your convenience, we've included an application in the schedule of classes. For more information, please visit the Financial Aid Office in Rodda North 167 or our Website at http://www.scc.losrios.edu/~finaid
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Federal Pell Grant Program (FPELL)
The Pell Grant is a need-based grant program sponsored by the Federal government. Information may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office. Priority application deadline is March 1, 2006 for the 2006-2007 school year.
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California Student Aid Commission Grants (CAL GRANTS)
The California Student Aid Commission offers Cal Grants each year. The GPA Verification Form, required to apply for Cal Grants, is available in the Financial Aid Office. The FAFSA and completed GPA Verification Form must be postmarked by March 1, 2006 for the 2006-2007 school year. Further information on Cal Grants may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office, Rodda North 167.
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Federal Work Study Program (FWS)
Employment is offered on and off campus to qualified financial aid applicants with the purpose to give meaningful work experience to students with financial need. Portions of FWS funds are available to place eligible students with agencies providing community services. Eligibility is determined by completing the FAFSA process. Priority application deadline is March 1, 2006 for the 2006-2007 school year.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
FSEOG is for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need and gives priority to students with Pell eligibility. Eligibility is determined by completing the FAFSA process. Priority application deadline is March 1, 2006 for the 2006-2007 school year.
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Federal Stafford Student Loans - Subsidized And Unsubsidized
Low-interest loans are available through lending institutions and are either subsidized or unsubsidized. A subsidized loan is awarded on the basis of financial need and the federal government pays the interest on the loan during authorized periods of deferment. An unsubsidized student loan is not awarded on the basis of need and the interest is charged from the time the loan is disbursed. Eligibility for both loans is determined by first completing the FAFSA process and then attending a Loan Counseling and Debt Management Workshop.
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Satisfactory Progress Policy
To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certificate. In addition, by the end of the second academic year, the student must, in general, 1) have a "C" average or its equivalent, or 2) have an academic standing consistent with the requirement for graduation from the program. Congress and the Department of Education are concerned that funds are awarded to students who are making satisfactory progress toward their educational objective. Therefore, the Financial Aid Office is required to monitor this progress and deny aid to any student who fails to meet satisfactory progress policies. Please check with the Financial Aid Office for specific details.
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Ability To Benefit
Ability to benefit applies to students who are admitted to college but who do not have a high school diploma or the equivalent. To receive Federal student aid, a student admitted on the basis of ability to benefit must pass a Department of Education approved test that measures the student's ability to complete the course of study. The Ability to Benefit test is administered by the SCC Assessment Center.
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Basis for Denial of Financial Aid
Financial Aid may be denied for the following reasons:
- Defaulting on a Title IV educational loan.
- Failing to meet the financial aid satisfactory progress standards of Sacramento City College.
- Completion of degree, certificate program or 72 units, whichever occurs first. (All degrees, certificates and units earned at all colleges, universities and technical schools are reviewed.)
- Owing an overpayment or refund on any Title IV educational grant.
- Falsifying information that affects the determination of eligibility for aid.
Student Expenses
Financial need is determined according to the U. S. Office of Education approved Needs Analysis. Student expenses are confined largely to tuition/fees, living costs, books, transportation and incidentals. (See Enrollment.) The following figures are maximum allowances and may change due to pending federal regulations.
The following budget is the approximate cost of attending Sacramento City College during the 2006-2007 academic year:
| Expense Name | Cost if living with Parents or Guardian | Cost if living Independently |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $3168 | $8172 |
| Personal Expenses | $1204 | $1204 |
| Transportation | $828 | $936 |
| Books and Supplies | $1224 | $1224 |
| Enrollment Fees (average) | $780 | $780 |
| Total: | $6,964 | $11,076 |
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Maintenance Allowance
The Los Rios Community College District will pay a maintenance allowance of $4.00 per day of scheduled attendance for the period in which the student is enrolled full time. Payment will be issued to the parent or guardian of minor students, and directly to adult students and to married minors who reside in California more than sixty (60) miles from the nearest public community college campus. Application for maintenance allowance is filed in the office of Admission and Records. Additional information may be obtained from the office of the Dean of Admissions/Records.
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Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOP&S)
EOP&S is a student support program for educationally and economically disadvantaged students, funded by the State of California and the Los Rios Community College District. It is designed to provide opportunities in higher education for students with academic potential who, historically, would have not attended college.
EOP&S provides support services: EOP&S orientation, counseling, priority registration, financial aid processing, monitoring academic progress, tutors, book vouchers, university admission application fee waivers, cultural awareness activities, workshops and award ceremony.
The EOPS Program also has a CARE Program (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education). It is designed to assist EOPS students who are single head of household, have at least one child five years old or under, currently receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and have for at least one continuous year, and will pursue an educational program which leads to a certificate, degree or transfer objective.
Applications are available April 1 for the Fall semester and October 1 for the Spring semester. For further information, contact the EOPS Office, Rodda North 178, call (916) 558-2403 or contact us at scceops@scc.losrios.edu.
Back to TopCalWORKs Program
CalWORKs (California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids) is a state funded Welfare-to-Work Program designed to help individuals on public assistance become self-sufficient. Sacramento City College's CalWORKs Program (not a program of Sacramento County) is working together with other community agencies and on-campus programs to provide comprehensive services that promote self-sufficiency and lifelong learning. The SCC CalWORKs Program includes education, training and support services, as well as employment opportunities related to the individual goal of each participant. Anyone receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) may be eligible for services.
A student already enrolled in an undergraduate degree or certificate program at the time of entry into the Welfare-to-Work Program may have that program approved as their Welfare-to-Work activity. The program must lead to employment within the local labor market, students must maintain satisfactory progress, and it must be completed within the time limits established by Welfare-to-Work regulations.
Anyone who is thinking of enrolling in classes and has already signed their county Welfare-to-Work Agreement must speak to their county worker prior to enrollment. County workers can provide clients with Vocational Assessment and referral to short term training programs.
The Sacramento City College CalWORKs Program is located in the Student Services Building. Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Orientations for participants in CalWORKs are held on Tuesdays at 5:30pm and Wednesdays at 12 noon. For further information, please call (916) 558-2331.
Back to TopSacramento City College Scholarships
see wserver.scc.losrios.edu/~ccrweb/scholarships.html
Sacramento City College offers more than 200 scholarships established by SCC staff members, emeriti members, and alumni of Sacramento City College. In addition, many community businesses and individuals participate in the scholarship fund in order to support excellence for community college education, and many times, to memorialize a loved one.
Scholarship criteria may include, but not be limited to, financial need. Academic improvement, community service, and leadership skills are highly considered. Applications for SCC scholarships are available in November of each year. To qualify for scholarships, applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 units at SCC by the end of the fall semester and be enrolled in nine or more units at SCC during the spring semester. Descriptions of the requirements are included in a published listing on the SCC Web site. Workshops are held beginning in November for students wanting to familiarize themselves with the application process and increase their skills in completing a competitive application.
Requests for further information may be directed to the office of SCC Foundation, Rodda North 222, or call (916) 558-2197.
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