Financial Aid Award Letter
After your file is complete our financial aid office will determine your eligibility and award your financial aid package. You will be mailed an official 'Award Letter' which explains the types and amount of aid you are being offered, the terms of the offer, and indicates the dates you should expect your grant checks to be mailed.
When you recieve your financial aid award letter, READ IT CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY. Also be sure to read the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (58K PDF) enclosed. Failure to abide by the Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements will result in probation (warning) or termination (suspension) of the aid offer. If you are receiving financial aid it is very importrant that you read the Financial Aid Handbook (posted on this website) and use it as a reference. The handbook includes policies, procedures, schedules, deadlines, and very helpful additional information.
Please be aware that your award is based on fulltime enrollment; if your enrollment is less than fulltime you will be paid proportionately less. 12 units is considered fulltime; between 9 units and 12 units is considered 3/4 time; between 6 units and 9 units is considered halftime; below 6 units is considered less than halftime (only students with an expected family contribution of 1800 or less are eligible for less than halftime payment). The chart below indicates the actual amount of your award based on your enrollment status. You receive 1/4 of this annual award during each scheduled payment based on your enrollment on the date the disbursement took place.
