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The FAFSA Simplification Act was passed by Congress to streamline the financial aid process for students and families. Among other key changes, the legislation significantly reduced the total number of questions students see when completing the FAFSA. 

• The is available online

• The student must apply for an to gain access to the U.S. Department of Education’s online systems, including the FAFSA. The FSA ID also serves as their legal signature when completing electronic documents.

• If applicable, the student will invite their “contributors” (e.g., parents or spouse) to obtain their own FSA ID and complete their own section on the student's FAFSA. To invite contributors, the student must know:

  • Their email address

  • The name used on their tax return (if they filed one)

  • Their Social Security number (SSN) (if they have one)

• Mixed family status (e.g., contributors without SSNs) can also obtain an FSA ID.

• The student and the required contributors must complete and submit their section of the FAFSA.

• Students can now make corrections to their FAFSA Submission Summary.

Check for updates and additional information on the page.

Contact the financial aid office for help filling out your FAFSA or visit the .

The California Dream Act (CADAA) allows undocumented and nonresident documented students who meet certain provisions to apply for and receive Cal Grants, community college fee waivers, other state-administered financial aid, university grants, and private scholarships funded through public universities.

The (CADAA), also known as Dream Application, is used by undocumented students who meet the eligibility requirements of AB 540. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) processes the application and any aid received can only be used at eligible California public or private institutions.

The is available online for students who,

• Meet the eligibility for AB540 or may not be eligible to file the FAFSA,

• Plan to enroll in an accredited and qualifying California college or university, and

• If applicable, complete(d) an affidavit to legalize immigration status as soon as you are eligible,

• Do not hold a valid non-immigrant visa (F, J, H, L, A, B, C, D, E, etc.)

Note:  If you have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), you should file the California Dream Act Application, even if you have a Social Security number for Work Authorization.

Contact the financial aid office for help filling out your CADAA or call the California Student Aid Commission’s Student Support Center at 1-888-224-7268.

California College Promise Grant (CCPG)

Millions of dollars of financial aid go unused every year because students don’t think they will qualify, which in many cases isn’t true. The California College Promise Grant (CCPG) waives community college enrollment fees for eligible students.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be considered as a California resident by the Admissions and Records Office
• Be considered a California resident homeless youth by the Financial Aid Office, or
• Be eligible for non-resident tuition as an AB 540 or AB 1899 student, or with a “T” or “U” visa.

Information Is Needed:

• The student's or parent’s/guardian’s income information (from prior-prior year - for the 2025-2026 CCPG, students will need to provide 2023 income information)

Three Ways to Apply:

• Fill out the or the . By completing these applications, students may also qualify for other sources of financial aid (Pell Grant, Cal Grant, Work Study, etc.) to help with their educational costs.

• Complete the CCPG Form online in the

• Download and complete the 2024-2025 CCPG Application (PDF) and submit it in person at the Financial Aid Office or via email at @email

• Download and complete the 2025-2026 CCPG Application (PDF) and submit it in person at the Financial Aid Office or via email at @email

Loans are sources of financial aid that spread the cost of education over time. Federal student loans are not automatically included in students’ award package. Students are not required to borrow a federal student loan. 

Students can request a student loan on the , by clicking on the Manage Requests button on the top right corner and select "Student Loan Data Form - LA City College".

Direct Loan Eligibility Requirements

• Pursue a financial aid eligible academic program at �������� (check with your academic counselor if you are unsure). We recommend developing or updating your existing educational plan before applying for loans.

• Be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) active units applicable to your academic program. Students under an extension appeal contract must be enrolled in six (6) financial aid approved units.

• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress or have an SAP appeal approved

• Have a completed financial aid file and received an award offer.

• Comply with requirements (new borrowers only).

• Have an active (new borrowers only).

• Have a valid, unexpired government issued photo identification document. It must be submitted in person to the �������� Financial Aid Office.

It takes time for a loan application to be processed by the school, lender, and/or the U.S. Department of Education. Student loan are processed and funds are delivered to the student after all eligibility requirements listed above have been verified.

Loans are serious legal obligations that must be repaid with interest. We urge all first-time borrowers to spend time learning about the loan process and their responsibilities so that they can make informed choices about funding their education. Student borrowers of federal student loans can track their loans through the .

For a , please contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@lacitcollege.edu to initiate the request.

While the Financial Aid Office accepts student loans from private lenders, �������� does not endorse nor will make any recommendations for any private lenders. It is solely the student's responsibility to conduct the research and meet the lender's requirements for eligibility. �������� requires the student to apply for Federal Direct Loans before they are considered for private loans.