Types of Financial Aid
Los Rios Promise Program
The Los Rios Promise Program covers the cost of tuition for eligible students, up to 15 units.
West Sacramento Promise Program
The West Sacramento Promise provides residents of West Sacramento with fee-free college for their first two years at SCC.
Grants
Grants, including the California College Promise Grant which covers enrollment fees, are a great type of financial aid because you don’t typically have to pay them back.
Veterans' Benefits and Programs
Federal Direct Loans
A direct loan is money you borrow from the federal government that you have to pay back with interest. We encourage students to apply for grants and scholarships before taking out a student loan.
Private Loans
A private loan is money you borrow from a private lender that you have to pay back with interest.
Federal Work-Study Jobs
The federal work-study (FWS) program provides jobs to undergraduate students who are paid an hourly rate at minimum wage or above. Jobs are provided on and off campus, with hourly wages paid directly to the student to help with educational expenses.
Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP)
LAEP is an initiative to increase the number of students that find quality, paid internships in their field of study.
Scholarships
There are scholarship opportunities for all students and the funds do not have to be repaid!
Textbook Voucher Assistance
The Textbook Voucher provides students an opportunity to request additional financial assistance to obtain textbooks and/or course-adopted supplies for required coursework.