Student Financial Aid

Long Beach City College
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Student Financial Aid

Long Beach City College administers a comprehensive student financial aid program to assist students in meeting college costs. The amount of financial aid awarded varies from student to student, depending on the individual's need and resources.

Financial aid awards are based on calculated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Student budgets include educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing, food, transportation, child care and personal expenses.

Financial aid recipients must adhere to the standards of progress of the financial aid programs.

Federal Programs

To be eligible for the five federal programs described on the following page, the student must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen as defined by federal regulations.

Federal regulations also require financial aid recipients to either have graduated from high school or have completed a recognized equivalent (such as the California High School Equivalence examination or the GED). Those who do not meet the above requirements must pass a federally approved Ability to Benefit test through the Long Beach City College Assessment Center.

Federal Pell Grants provide federal grants that range from $200 to $2700. In order to be eligible for a Pell grant, the student must have financial need as determined by a formula which is applied uniformly to all applicants throughout the nation. Approximately 4-6 weeks after mailing an application, the student receives a Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR states whether or not the student is eligible for a Pell grant. The SAR may be submitted to the Financial Aid Office, at which time the student's actual award amount will be calculated. The amount of the award depends upon the financial information the student reports on the application, whether the student is enrolled full-time or part-time and the cost of education. Pell Grant applications are available in the Financial Aid Offices at LAC and PCC.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are federal grants which may range from $100 to $500 per year at Long Beach City College.

The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) provides part-time employment. Students are employed a maximum of fifteen hours per week while school is in session. The pay rate for most Federal Work Study positions is currently $5.00 per hour for the first year (540 hours) and $5.42 per hour during subsequent years.

The Federal Perkins Loan Program (formerly the National Direct Student Loan Program) provides low-interest, long-term loans. No interest is charged, nor is repay-ment required while the borrower is enrolled in school at least half-time. Payments and interest of five percent per year begins nine months after the borrower ceases to be enrolled or is enrolled less than half-time.

The William D. Ford Direct Loan Program provides loans to students to be used for educational expenses. Community college students may borrow up to $2625 for the first year of study and up to $3500 per year after successful completion of the first year.

The amounts awarded to the student from the FSEOG, FWS, Perkins Loans and the William D. Ford Direct Loan programs will vary depending upon the financial need of the student. Financial need for these programs is determined by the use of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is available at the Financial Aid Offices at LAC and PCC. FSEOG, FWS and Perkins Loans funds are limited and early application is strongly advised. Be sure to check the financial aid calendar published in the current schedule of classes for financial aid deadlines.

State Programs

Cal Grant A helps low- and middle-income students with tuition/fee costs at four-year col-leges and universities. Grant recipients are selected on the basis of financial need and grade point average.

If you qualify for a Cal Grant A and want to attend a public community college first, the Student Aid Commission will hold the tuition/fee award on reserve until you transfer to a four-year school, provided you continue to qualify.

To be eligible for a new (first-time) Cal Grant A, a student must enroll at least half-time.

Cal Grant B provides a living allowance and tuition/fee help for low-income students. Cal Grant B's may be used at community colleges, as well as at four-year schools.

Cal Grant C helps vocational school students with tuition and training costs. Recipients must be enrolled in a vocational program at a community college, independent college or vocational school, in a program of study from four months to two years in length.

The application period for all Cal Grants is from January 1 until March 2 for the following academic year. Application materials and help with filling them out are available in the Financial Aid Offices at LAC and PCC during the application period.

Applications, Program Guidelines and Deadlines

Students who plan to apply for financial assistance to meet their educational costs at Long Beach City College are encouraged to obtain the following information bulletins from the Financial Aid Office.

USDE Student Guide

California Student Financial Aid Workbook, 1997-98

Long Beach City College Schedule of Classes

Long Beach City College Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy

Applications and detailed information regarding these programs are available in the Financial Aid Office. Application deadlines differ but are invariably early.

Students are invited to visit the Financial Aid Office to talk to any of the staff members for further clarification and financial counseling.

Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Office
Liberal Arts Campus Pacific Coast Campus
4901 E. Carson Street 1305 E. Pac. Coast Hw
Long Beach, CA 90808 Long Beach, CA 90806
(562)938-4257 (562)938-3955

Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)

The Extended Opportunity Program provides services and activities that are "over and above" what is traditionally provided to community college students. EOPS is designed to help low-income and educationally disadvantaged students have a successful college experience and complete their career goals.

The following services are provided by the program at Long Beach City College: academic and personal counseling, peer advisement, learning skills, developmental courses, individual tutoring and financial assistance.

Students who would like to apply for the program must first complete an application for financial aid at the Financial Aid Office.

EOPS Eligibility: Students must be enrolled full-time, be eligible for the California Board of Governors' Grant (BOGG) and meet the educationally disadvantaged criteria.

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE): The CARE program provides support services to assist students in EOPS who are single parents with preschool age children and recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). The objective of the program is to help eligible students complete college-level training and educational programs.

G.I. Bill

Generally, veterans' eligibility for benefits expires ten years after release from active duty. (Extensions are sometimes granted in cases of disability.)

At the beginning of each semester, all veterans and dependents must pick up an Attendance Verification Card and return it to the Veterans' Affairs Office at PCC with all of their instructors' signatures within the first two weeks of class. Other information is available at the Veterans' Affairs Office (in the administration wing at the Pacific Coast Campus).

G.I. Bill benefits will be paid according to the following schedule:

Regular Semester

Full payment at least 12 units

3/4 payment at least 9 units

1/2 payment at least 6 units

No payment will be made for less than six

units (except for VEAP and Reservists).

College Programs

Long Beach City College administers more than 900 scholarships each year. These scholar-ships are funded by campus and community organi-zations, local businesses and private donors. Applications for scholarships will be available November 3, 1997 and due January 30, 1998.

The Scholarship Office/Foundation Office is located in Building "I", Martha Knoebel Center, near Parking Lot C at the Liberal Arts Campus.

The Scholarship Office is located in AA128 at the Pacific Coast Campus.

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		*Student Financial Aid* Long Beach City College administers a comprehensive student financial aid program to assist students in meeting college costs. The amount of financial aid awarded varies from student to student, depending on the individual's need and resources. Financial aid awards are based on calculated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Student budgets include educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing, food, transportation, child care and personal expenses. Financial aid recipients must adhere to the standards of progress of the financial aid programs. Federal Programs To be eligible for the five federal programs described on the following page, the student must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen as defined by federal regulations. Federal regulations also require financial aid recipients to either have graduated from high school or have completed a recognized equivalent (such as the California High School Equivalence examination or the GED). Those who do not meet the above requirements must pass a federally approved Ability to Benefit test through the Long Beach City College Assessment Center. Federal Pell Grants provide federal grants that range from $200 to $2700. In order to be eligible for a Pell grant, the student must have financial need as determined by a formula which is applied uniformly to all applicants throughout the nation. Approximately 4-6 weeks after mailing an application, the student receives a Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR states whether or not the student is eligible for a Pell grant. The SAR may be submitted to the Financial Aid Office, at which time the student's actual award amount will be calculated. The amount of the award depends upon the financial information the student reports on the application, whether the student is enrolled full-time or part-time and the cost of education. Pell Grant applications are available in the Financial Aid Offices at LAC and PCC. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are federal grants which may range from $100 to $500 per year at Long Beach City College. The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) provides part-time employment. Students are employed a maximum of fifteen hours per week while school is in session. The pay rate for most Federal Work Study positions is currently $5.00 per hour for the first year (540 hours) and $5.42 per hour during subsequent years. The Federal Perkins Loan Program (formerly the National Direct Student Loan Program) provides low-interest, long-term loans. No interest is charged, nor is repay-ment required while the borrower is enrolled in school at least half-time. Payments and interest of five percent per year begins nine months after the borrower ceases to be enrolled or is enrolled less than half-time. The William D. Ford Direct Loan Program provides loans to students to be used for educational expenses. Community college students may borrow up to $2625 for the first year of study and up to $3500 per year after successful completion of the first year. The amounts awarded to the student from the FSEOG, FWS, Perkins Loans and the William D. Ford Direct Loan programs will vary depending upon the financial need of the student. Financial need for these programs is determined by the use of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is available at the Financial Aid Offices at LAC and PCC. FSEOG, FWS and Perkins Loans funds are limited and early application is strongly advised. Be sure to check the financial aid calendar published in the current schedule of classes for financial aid deadlines. State Programs Cal Grant A helps low- and middle-income students with tuition/fee costs at four-year col-leges and universities. Grant recipients are selected on the basis of financial need and grade point average. If you qualify for a Cal Grant A and want to attend a public community college first, the Student Aid Commission will hold the tuition/fee award on reserve until you transfer to a four-year school, provided you continue to qualify. To be eligible for a new (first-time) Cal Grant A, a student must enroll at least half-time. Cal Grant B provides a living allowance and tuition/fee help for low-income students. Cal Grant B's may be used at community colleges, as well as at four-year schools. Cal Grant C helps vocational school students with tuition and training costs. Recipients must be enrolled in a vocational program at a community college, independent college or vocational school, in a program of study from four months to two years in length. The application period for all Cal Grants is from January 1 until March 2 for the following academic year. Application materials and help with filling them out are available in the Financial Aid Offices at LAC and PCC during the application period. Applications, Program Guidelines and Deadlines Students who plan to apply for financial assistance to meet their educational costs at Long Beach City College are encouraged to obtain the following information bulletins from the Financial Aid Office. USDE Student Guide California Student Financial Aid Workbook, 1997-98 Long Beach City College Schedule of Classes Long Beach City College Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy Applications and detailed information regarding these programs are available in the Financial Aid Office. Application deadlines differ but are invariably early. Students are invited to visit the Financial Aid Office to talk to any of the staff members for further clarification and financial counseling. Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Office Liberal Arts Campus Pacific Coast Campus 4901 E. Carson Street 1305 E. Pac. Coast Hw Long Beach, CA 90808 Long Beach, CA 90806 (562)938-4257 (562)938-3955 Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) The Extended Opportunity Program provides services and activities that are "over and above" what is traditionally provided to community college students. EOPS is designed to help low-income and educationally disadvantaged students have a successful college experience and complete their career goals. The following services are provided by the program at Long Beach City College: academic and personal counseling, peer advisement, learning skills, developmental courses, individual tutoring and financial assistance. Students who would like to apply for the program must first complete an application for financial aid at the Financial Aid Office. EOPS Eligibility: Students must be enrolled full-time, be eligible for the California Board of Governors' Grant (BOGG) and meet the educationally disadvantaged criteria. Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE): The CARE program provides support services to assist students in EOPS who are single parents with preschool age children and recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). The objective of the program is to help eligible students complete college-level training and educational programs. G.I. Bill Generally, veterans' eligibility for benefits expires ten years after release from active duty. (Extensions are sometimes granted in cases of disability.) At the beginning of each semester, all veterans and dependents must pick up an Attendance Verification Card and return it to the Veterans' Affairs Office at PCC with all of their instructors' signatures within the first two weeks of class. Other information is available at the Veterans' Affairs Office (in the administration wing at the Pacific Coast Campus). G.I. Bill benefits will be paid according to the following schedule: Regular Semester Full payment at least 12 units 3/4 payment at least 9 units 1/2 payment at least 6 units No payment will be made for less than six units (except for VEAP and Reservists). College Programs Long Beach City College administers more than 900 scholarships each year. These scholar-ships are funded by campus and community organi-zations, local businesses and private donors. Applications for scholarships will be available November 3, 1997 and due January 30, 1998. The Scholarship Office/Foundation Office is located in Building "I", Martha Knoebel Center, near Parking Lot C at the Liberal Arts Campus. The Scholarship Office is located in AA128 at the Pacific Coast Campus.


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