CONTINUING STUDENTS

Continuing students need to know that they must re-apply for financial aid every year. Most continuing students are eligible to apply through the Renewal FAFSA on the Web process. The Renewal FAFSA on the Web will partially complete the form with information from the applicant's prior year application. The continuing student will only have to update the income, asset and demographic information on the application, making it even more simple to complete the application.

Five (5) Steps for Continuing Student Applicants


Step 1:
Go on-line at FAFSA on the Web and follow the instructions on applying through the Renewal FAFSA on the WEB process.

Step 2:
Within a week or two, the Financial Aid Office will send a Document Request Letter to the applicant by e-mail or regular mail.

Step 3:
Bring all the requested documents as listed on the Document Tracking Letter to the Financial Aid Office to initiate the processing of financial aid application. Be sure to enroll in classes as early as possible.

Step 4:
The Financial Aid Office will process the application and send an Award Notification Letter to the continuing student applicant.

Step 5:
If the applicant has signed up for Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), the Financial Aid check disbursements will automatically be deposited to the new student’s checking or savings bank account. Otherwise, checks are mailed to the applicant’s mailing address beginning in the first week of the semester. Applicants may also request that financial aid checks be held on campus for pick-up.

Things to Know

  • The financial aid application period starts January 1st for the upcoming academic year. For example, if applying for the 2008-2009 academic year, applicants can apply on January 1, 2008.
  • Apply early – the earlier continuing students file their financial aid application, the sooner they will be notified of their financial aid eligibility.
  • To be considered for the state Cal Grant programs, California residents must submit a financial aid application by September 2nd. (Submit the application by March 2nd to receive priority consideration.)  Los Angeles City College will automatically transmit the Grade Point Average (GPA) to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) for continuing students who had completed a minimum of sixteen (16) degree applicable units.
  • Continuing students are responsible for knowing and understanding the terms and conditions of receiving financial aid. For example, a continuing student applicant must meet the minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress standards at the end of the Spring semester to continue financial aid eligibility in the next academic year.