Financial Aid

Bridging the gap between student resources and college costs

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What is Financial Aid?

• Aid from Federal government, state, school or a private business or organization

Financial Aid Formula

WCC self service

WCC self service

Submission Summary

Who Files the FAFSA?

• U.S. Citizens
• Legal Permanent Residents
• Eligible non-citizens
• T visa holders

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• Other Eligibility Criteria For Federal Aid
• Have a valid Social Security Number
• Demonstrate financial need
• Enroll in an eligible degree or certificate program
• Complete high school diploma or equivalent

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Apply online: Studentaid.gov

Open from: January 1^st, 2024 – June 30^th, 2025

Step 1: Apply to Financial Aid

Can apply for 24-25 today!

Date is for Community Colleges

Getting Started

1. FSA ID (Username & Password)
2. Social Security Number
3. Permanent Resident Card (if applicable)
4. Federal Tax Return (two years prior)
1. Automatic or manual entry
2. Dependency status is different than IRS standards, so not income based.
5. Untaxed Income records
• Welfare, SSN Benefits, Child Support Benefits
6. Assets Records
• Money, stocks, 529 Plans, Business Property Inv. (not primary residence), 100+ employee Business
7. Schools you’re interested in
• WCC # 041438

Step 1: Apply to Financial Aid Continued

• A Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID is a username and password that allows you to access and sign the FAFSA application
• Every contributor (student, parent, stepparent, spouse) must have their own FSA ID
• Federal Taxes will be transferred directly from the IRS with consent. Have taxes from 2 years prior ready.
• New FAFSA application available every year. 2024 – 2025 is now available. 2025 – 2026 FAFSA is scheduled to be released for everyone on December 1, 2024

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STEP 1: FAFSA & FSA ID

Create an account: FSA ID Guide

Create an account: FSA ID Guide

Create an account: FSA ID Guide

Open from: January 1^st, 2024 – June 30^th, 2025

dream.csac.ca.gov

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Step 1: Apply to Financial Aid Continued

Who Completes the CADAA? (Dream Act)

California State Aid Application

AB 540 / SB 68 / SB2000 Eligible Student Who are:

• Undocumented individuals
• DACAmented individuals
• U visa holders
• Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders

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Other Eligibility Criteria for State Aid

• Be a California resident for one year
• Attend a qualifying California College
• Demonstrate financial need
• Qualify based on family income and asset thresholds
• Enroll in an eligible degree or certificate program

What do you need?

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• Federal Tax Return (two years prior)
• Non-fillers are not required
• Indep if 24 years old/special categories
• Untaxed Income records
• Welfare, SSN Benefits, Child Support Benefits
• Assets Records
• Money, stocks, 529 Plans, Business Property Inv. (not primary residence), 100+ employee Business
• SSN and FSA are not required
• Schools you’re interested in
• WCC # 041438

AB-540 Questions

Must be able to say yes to meet the AB-540 Criteria when completing the Dream Act Application.

Step 1: Apply to Financial Aid Continued

CA Dream Act Application

• If you are a permanent resident or citizen, you do not complete the Dream Act Application

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• If you are not AB-540 eligible, you may not be eligible for the Dream Act application at the moment and should not continue. Please seek guidance from your college to determine your residency

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• Parents are required to sign their Dream Act application using the parent sign

Step 2: Review your FAFSA/CADAA Submission Summary

• Confirms you have submitted your application. Also look for an SAI value (-1500 to 99999)
• At the end of your FAFSA submission, keep an eye for any notices of missing or incorrect information (may be selected for verification)
• You are able to make corrections to your application if you feel you incorrectly entered information
• It takes 1-3 days for your application to be processed and accessible by the financial aid office

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Step 3:�Complete your Financial Aid File

Present photo ID use student email call from registered number

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STEP 4: AWARD LETTER & ELIGIBILITY

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• Award Letter is a helpful tool to understand what financial aid you are eligible for. Can typically be found in most school’s self service.
• Award letters will show COA and Awarded aid per semester
• Financial aid is impacted by your estimated Cost of attendance, SAI, other financial aid received, and the units you’re enrolled in.

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Basic Eligibility Criteria For Financial Aid�

Step 4: Award Letter & Eligibility

�STEP 5�BANKMOBILE

• Every school
• Use these instructions to activate your BankMobile account and set your bank preference
• Must have account setup to have access to funds.

(Tuition fee waiver is not paid in cash).

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Timely Disbursement of Aid

• Students who drop on or after 10/23/24 will not be required to pay back grants
• Completed File (Check self-service)
• Submitting FAFSA/CADAA doesn’t guarantee file is complete
• FAFSA/CADAA (no errors)
• HS Grad
• Residency
• Program AA, AS, Cert.
• Verification (if needed)
• BankMobile set up

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• SAP status must NOT be terminated (“warning” is okay)

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Step 5 Continued

Step 6�Maintain your financial aid eligibility

SAP Status is measured by cumulative pace and GPA.

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Cumulative: Takes all semesters ever enrolled into consideration.

2.0 GPA

PACE

67% completion Rate

Max Time Frame

90 Units AA & 45 Units Cert.

Types of Financial Aid

The majority of all financial aid falls under these umbrella terms

Scholarships

Work Study

Visit “Types of Aid” on our Financial Aid page for a full list of all the aids offered

Student Loans

Tuition Waiver/Awards

WCC Promise Award

Eligibility Requirements:

• Complete FAFSA/CADAA application
• Not be eligible for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG), former BOG waiver
• First time attending WCC since graduating
• Enrolled in 12-15 units
• C.A. state resident

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WCC Woodland Promise

Eligibility Requirements:

• Complete FAFSA/CADAA application
• Complete the WCC Woodland City Promise application
• First time attending WCC since graduating
• Enrolled in 12-15 units
• Be a Woodland City Resident
• Graduated from a Woodland HS from WJUSD

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California College Promise Grant (CCPG) income based

Eligibility Requirements

• FAFSA/CADAA completion or CCPG application
• Income limit: Family size of 1 = $21,870. Add $7,710 for every additional member
• No minimum unit requirement

Non income based

• Submit FAFSA or CADAA by March 2^nd (priority deadline - encouraged) or Sep 2^nd (for Community Colleges) and GPA verification form if you haven’t completed 24 units at WCC to the California Student Aid Commision (CSAC) by Sep 2^nd
• Must meet most basic FA award eligibility such as be half time and meet SAP.
• Cal Grant A typically not awarded at Community Colleges, some instances when there is exceptional need. $6000 total for full time ($3000 per semester)
• Cal grant B commonly used in community colleges. Annual maximum award amount is $1648 unless student certifies they have dependents under 18 years old, then the annual maximum amount is $6000 ($3000 per semester).
• SWD – Students with dependents – must certify in WebGrants
• Cal Grant C only for very specific vocational programs. Not common. This must be verified by FA office. Annual $1094
• 24–25-year Priority Deadline was May 2nd, 2024 (September 2^nd, 2024 for community colleges)
• There will be an introduction to new names of Cal Grant that will replace Cal Grant A & B to Cal Grant 2 & 4; not in effect as of 2024-2025
• Students can request a leave of absence at Webgrants if they want to save their CalGrant for a 4-year univeristy

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CAL GRANT A,B,C

• In addition to Cal Grant B & C, you can qualify for this award that serves as an incentive if you enroll full time and are Cal Grant eligible
• If you’re in at least 12 units you can be eligible for $1298 per semester.
• If you’re in at least 15 units you can be eligible for $4000 per semester.
• If you are current or former foster youth and at least 12 units, then you are eligible for $5250 per semester.

STUDENT SUCCESS COMPLETION GRANT

CHAFEE Grant

• A grant for students who are a current or former foster youth who was a ward of the court, living in foster care, between the ages of 16 and 18. Age limit is 25 years old.
• Separate application located at https://chafee.csac.ca.gov/. 2024- 2025 Application Deadline July 31, 2025
• The 2025-2026 Chafee Grant Application will open on October 1, 2024.
• For more information visit: https://www.csac.ca.gov/california-chafee-grant-program-1 a

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Scholarships

• Money that doesn’t have to be repaid. May come from a certain foundation, or a business through external applications.
• WCC offers one application to apply for several scholarship opportunities
• Eligibility
• Have FAFSA complete and meet most basic FA criteria
• Provide a personal statement
• Financial need is a factor for some but not all scholarships
• Attend scholarship workshops (future dates pending) and contact your financial aid office for support
• For more information and to apply
• https://wcc.yccd.edu/student/financialaid/scholarships/foundation-scholarships/

Federal Work Study Working on Campus

• WCC Financial Aid page - Federal Work Study
• Part-time jobs for student enrolled at least in 6 units. Pay is minimum wage for all new FWS students. Fall 24 pay $16 per hour
• Find more info https://contactus.yccd.edu/FinancialAid/FWS
• Flexible work schedules around class times (Maximum of 20 hours a week)
• Eligibility
• Valid FAFSA (Dream Act not accepted)
• Must have financial Need
• Valid SAP, Valid Major, 6 units
• Must have interview with office supervisor.
• Student paid monthly

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Contact us

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Main Phone: 530-661-5725

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Email: WCCFinancialAid@yccd.edu

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Monday – Tuesday 8:00 am– 6:00 pm

Wednesday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm