Financial Aid/Scholarship
The San Diego Community College District provides millions in aid every year!
Aid is available and we encourage you to apply if you need assistance in meeting part of your educational costs. Financial aid in the form of grants, work-study and low interest loans is available to those who qualify.
SDCCD is made up of three distinct colleges – San Diego City, Mesa and Miramar, and students may attend classes at any of the three colleges through one application for admission. However, for government financial aid requirements, please note that students need to be enrolled in classes at the college where they are applying for financial aid.
Our goal is to assist you with your financial obligations so that you may maximize your educational opportunities. The Financial Aid Offices recognize that your situation is unique and your application is carefully analyzed with complete confidentiality regarding your personal financial information. All students are encouraged to visit our colleges and to speak with our financial aid staff.
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)
The first step in applying for student aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form you need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college. The FAFSA is used to determine which students get financial aid, and how much they will receive.
Notice for cares act applicants
If you have already submitted a FAFSA application for the 2019-2020 aid year, you do not need to submit it again. For those that have not yet submitted a FAFSA and wish to apply for the CARES Act Grant, please complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA.
Apply Online
- Go to the FAFSA website to apply at https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out
- Read what documents you may need when you apply
- When applying, you will be asked to enter a school code to the college you wish to receive financial aid:
- San Diego City College: 001273
- San Diego Mesa College: 001275
- San Diego Miramar College: 014172
For more information, please refer your college's financial aid office:
FINANCIAL AID OFFICES
| College | Contact Information | Financial Aid Office | Website |
| CITY COLLEGE | 619-388-3501 619-388-3241 Fax cityaid@sdccd.edu |
Office A-270 | Financial Aid Website |
| MESA COLLEGE | 619-388-2817 619-388-2824 Fax mesaaid@sdccd.edu |
Office I4-107 | Financial Aid Website |
| MIRAMAR COLLEGE | 619-388-7864 619-388-7910 Fax miraaid@sdccd.edu |
Office K-312 | Financial Aid Website |
VIEW YOUR FINANCIAL AID STATUS
Thank you for your interest in attending San Diego City, Mesa or Miramar College.
Financial aid students who submitted a financial aid application for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 aid year can check their financial aid status on mySDCCD. Note: If you recently submitted a financial aid application, it will take 5-7 business days for your mySDCCD invite email to be sent to you.
After submitting a FAFSA application, you should have receive an email from the college financial aid office indicating the status of your financial aid application, including steps you may need to take in order to finish processing your financial aid file.
Our goal is to assist you with your financial obligations so that you may maximize your educational opportunities. The Financial Aid Offices recognize that your situation is unique and your application is carefully analyzed with complete confidentiality regarding your personal financial information. All students are encouraged to visit our college and speak with a financial aid staff to answer any questions or address any concerns.
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FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
Financial Aid Bulletin
The SDCCD Financial Aid Bulletin is a general information brochure to help you learn about your options for Financial Aid. The Bulletin includes the following information:
- Deadlines for Filing
- Eligibility Requirements
- How to Apply
- Programs Available
- How to Receive Your Funds
- Repayment Calculation
- Rules, Regulations, Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards for financial aid recipients
- Additional information
Download the Financial Aid Bulletin or stop by your College Financial Aid Office to pick up a copy.
Visit the Financial Aid section of your college website for more information and online resources.
Financial Aid Offices
| College | Contact Information | Financial Aid Office | Website |
| CITY COLLEGE | 619-388-3501 619-388-3241 Fax cityaid@sdccd.edu |
Office A-270 | Financial Aid Website |
| MESA COLLEGE | 619-388-2817 619-388-2824 Fax mesaaid@sdccd.edu |
Office I4-107 | Financial Aid Website |
| MIRAMAR COLLEGE | 619-388-7864 619-388-7910 Fax miraaid@sdccd.edu |
Office K-312 | Financial Aid Website |
Regular Office Hours
| Days | Hours |
| Monday - Thursday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - Noon |
Office hours are subject to change. Contact the Financial Aid Office for the most up to date office hours.
Financial Aid Programs Available
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Federal Work Study (FWS)
- Cal Grant A (San Diego Mesa College only)
- Cal Grant B
- Cal Grant C
- California Community College Completion Grant (new)
- Full-Time Student Success Grant (FTSSG)
- Chafee Grant Program (for former foster youth)
- Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)
- Federal Direct Loan Program
- Federal PLUS Loan
- California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
- Scholarships
- OSHER Scholarships
For more information about the financial aid programs available, review the Financial Aid Bulletin or visit your College Financial Aid Office.
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)
The first step in applying for student aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is an all-purpose application that covers many of the programs available.
Apply Online
- Create a Federal Student Aid Identification fsaid.ed.gov/npas
- Go to the FAFSA website to apply at fafsa.ed.gov
California College promise grant - CCPG
The California state funded California College Promise Grant (CCPG) provides funds to help low income students pay the enrollment fee. Students may apply for the CCPG in one of two ways:
- Submit a FAFSA (https://fafsa.ed.gov) or a California Dream Act application (csac.ca.gov/california-dream-act), or
- Apply for the CCPG during the application window.
The CCPG is for California residents only, as determined by your College Admissions Office. To determine if you qualify for the CCPG Waiver, review the Financial Aid Bulletin or contact your College Financial Aid Office.
The CCPG only applies to enrollment fees. It does not pay the Health Fee or any other educational costs. If you need money to help with books, supplies, food, rent, transportation and other costs, please complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a California Dream Act application.
Note: Under the provisions of AB 131, students who are exempt from paying nonresident tuition under Education Code Section 68130.5 (AB 540) will become eligible to participate in the California College Promise Grant program as of January 1, 2013.
New State Regulations on CCPG Eligibility Requirements
New state regulations have changed eligibility requirements for the California College Promise Grant. Starting Fall 2016, in addition to income and residency requirements, students must maintain academic and progress standards to maintain California College Promise Grant eligibility.
What This Means
Students must maintain good academic standing which is defined as holding a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above and completing at least 61% of all units attempted. Students who are disqualified will lose their registration priority and CCPG eligibility.
If You Lost Your Registration Priority
Students who lose their registration priority due to disqualification will be able to regain their status once they return to good academic standing.
If You Lost Your CCPG Eligibility
Students already enrolled in classes for the next semester will retain their CCPG eligibility/award for that semester only (e.g. student already registered for the Summer semester before they were disqualified in the Spring). Any subsequent semesters will not be eligible for the CCPG until you return to good academic standing. Alternatively, if you elect to sit out an academic year you will have your CCPG eligibility restored when you reapply.
For more information, please consult the online flyer on how to maintain your CCPG
Appeal Process for Loss of CCPG
For students who believe their recent academic performance is based on circumstances outside their control, or believe they have made substantial academic improvement, may appeal the loss of CCPG eligibility by submitting a Loss of CCPG/Enrollment Priority Petition to the Dean of Student Development.
Students must meet with a counselor in order to submit an appeal petition. Petitions will be reviewed in the order they are received; all decisions are final.
Instructions
- If you are readmitted and wish to appeal, obtain the petition for Loss of CCPG/Enrollment Priority from Counseling.
- Fill out the petition, attach a one-page legible personal statement explaining the reasons for your appeal and attach any supporting documentation to the petition. It is highly recommended that you have your petition completed prior to meeting with a counselor in step 3.
- Review your petition with a counselor, attach your student education plan and have the counselor sign your petition.
- Submit your petition to the Dean of Student Development Office by the last day to withdraw classes for the current semester.
CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT of 2011 (AB540)
The California Dream Act of 2011, authored by Assembly Member Gil Cedillo (Los Angeles), became law through the passage of two Assembly Bills, AB 130 and AB 131.
- AB 130 allows students who meet AB 540 criteria (California Education Code 68130.5(a)) to apply for and receive non-state funded scholarships for public colleges and universities.
- AB 131 allows students who meet AB 540 criteria to apply for and receive state-funded financial aid such as institutional grants, community college fee waivers, Cal Grant and Chafee Grant.
Eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) at the California Community Colleges became effective in January 2013. Eligibility for the Cal Grant will become effective for the 2013-2014 school year.
Note: In 2012 SDCCD was approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in a program to reduce "over borrowing" by limiting the eligibility and borrowing under "unsubsidized loans" for certain categories of students. See the Financial Aid Bulletin for more details.
Students eligible under AB540 may complete the California DREAM Act Application at csac.ca.gov/california-dream-act
SCHOLARSHIPS
San Diego City, Mesa and Miramar Colleges each have a variety of scholarships available to students. For a list of scholarships and availability, visit the Scholarship section of your college website or stop by the office on campus.
| CITY COLLEGE | Student Affairs Office Room M-200 |
619-388-3498 | City College Scholarships |
| MESA COLLEGE | Student Affairs Office Room I4-408 |
619-388-2699 | Mesa College Scholarships |
| MIRAMAR COLLEGE | Financial Aid & Scholarship Office Room K-312 |
619-388-7864 | Miramar College Scholarships |
EMERGENCY GRANT FUNDS FOR DREAMERS
California has allocated funding to establish an emergency fund for Dreamer students who need additional financial help due to hardships and extenuating circumstances. These limited, one-time funds are available on an as needed basis with the following requirements:
- Student has submitted a California Dream Act Application
- Student has demonstrated financial need
If you need additional financial assistance and would like to apply for an emergency grant, please download and complete the request form and visit your DACA resource at your college’s counseling office. Emergency grant requests will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis depending on need and availability of funds.
|
Campus |
Counselor |
Location |
Contact Number |
|
City |
Cathi Lopez |
A-270 |
(619) 388 - 3540 |
|
Mesa |
Lisa Naungayan |
EOPS I4-309 |
(619) 388 - 2706 |
|
Miramar |
Randy Claros |
K1-203 |
(619) 388 - 7040 |
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
If you are looking for additional Financial Aid information, click on the links to the following sites.
- Financial Aid TV
mesa.financialaidtv.com - Federal Student Aid Information
studentaid.ed.gov/resources#information-on-getting - FAFSA on the Web
www.fafsa.ed.gov - Title IV School Codes
fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/schoolSearch - California Student Aid Commission
www.csac.ca.gov - Financial Aid Links
www.finaid.org - Federal Direct Loans
studentaid.ed.gov/sa
- CA Dream Act Application
csac.ca.gov/california-dream-act - Scholarship Search
www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships/scholarship-search/
www.fastweb.com - National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
nslds.ed.gov/nslds/nslds_SA/ - Create a Federal Student Aid ID
fsaid.ed.gov/npas - IRS Tax Transcripts
www.irs.gov/Individuals/Order-a-Transcript - Selective Service
https://www.sss.gov/ - Osher Scholar Application