Welcome to Financial Aid
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Welcome to the Financial Aid Office at San José City College (SJCC). We're here to support you in accessing funds from a variety of financial aid programs. Drop by during our open office hours or join our workshops held throughout the year. Reach out to the Financial Aid Office for more personalized guidance.
Discover valuable insights through our engaging videos on Financial Aid TV (FATV), covering everything from application tips to understanding the types of aid available.
Student aid is available from diverse sources like the US Department of Education, the California Student Aid Commission, our college, and private organizations. We're here to help you navigate these opportunities!
The listed steps
Start Your Financial Aid Application
Start your financial aid application to access grants, fee waivers, scholarships, and support programs that make college more affordable. Resources and learning communities are available to guide you every step of the way.
Disbursement Dates
Notes:
- You must be registered, packaged (awarded aid) and in good academic standing by the disbursement to occur.
- Pell Grant is generally paid in two disbursements per semester (one at the beginning
of the semester, the other around the mid-point of the semester).
- If you pay out of state tuition, you may only receive one disbursement for
the semester/payment period.
- If you pay out of state tuition, you may only receive one disbursement for
- Cal Grant and Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) funds are disbursed after Census Day each semester.
- Direct Loans are paid in two disbursements for the loan period - the loan period is usually the academic year (1st at the beginning, 2nd at the mid-point).
- Most other aid is disbursed once per semester (SEOG, Cal Grant, SSCG,
Scholarships, etc.). - There may be additional disbursements made due to changes in your eligibility, such
as changes in your enrollment status.
- You will not likely receive funds on each disbursement date listed.
- A single disbursement of Pell Grant and Direct Loans may be made if the first disbursement occurs after the mid-point of the semester.
- Funds/refunds are sent based on the disbursement preference you select with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. Log on to the BankMobile Disbursements site for more information. For questions, contact SJCC Financial Aid Office.
2024-2025 Disbursement Dates: Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025
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Financial Aid
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact information:
Email: sjccfa@sjcc.edu
Phone: (408) 288-3741
Office: Robert N. Chang Student Center, Room SC 103
(First Floor next to Admissions & Records, across from Welcome Center)The Financial Aid Office helps SJCC students apply for and obtain funds from a variety of financial aid programs. Visit our office during open hours or attend workshops held throughout the year as applicable to you. Check with the Financial Aid Office for more details.
Browse these videos for information about applications, processes, types of aid available, and more: Financial Aid TV: FATV
Student aid comes in many forms and from many sources. The US Department of Education provides most student aid. Other sources of aid come from the state, the college, and private organizations.