Covering College Costs
Paying for college may seem daunting, but you are not alone! There are many resources at LBCC that can help you cover the costs of being a student so that you can focus on your studies and succeed!
The Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waiver
The Board of Governors Fee Waiver waives enrollment fees for community college students who are California residents and qualify by meeting certain income and eligibility requirements.
Grants
Federal and State Funding for Education
Grants are a type of financial aid that is awarded to a student and is not required to be paid back. The amount of grant money awarded is based on demonstrated financial need which is determined by the information provided on your FAFSA application.
Direct Loans
The William D. Ford Direct Loan Program
Long Beach City College participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loans). This is a low-cost student loan program and is a suitable option for students. As a low-cost community college with grants and fee waivers available, we feel that it provides sufficient financial support to students in need and is the only student loan program for which we will certify an application.
Federal Work Study
On-campus jobs for students in need
The Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally-funded aid program that provides on-campus work positions to qualifying Long Beach City College students. Students must meet the financial aid requirements to qualify for a position and can apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application.
Paying for Textbooks & Course Materials
Low-cost & alternative options to pay for books
Sometimes the biggest costs in taking classes are paying for the textbooks and course materials. There are several options to help students pay for these materials.