Financial Aid

Affordable Education

At Sierra College, we’re proud to offer an affordable education close to home. With financial aid, scholarships, and two years free, Sierra College can fit your budget.

FAFSA Application

CA Dream Act Application

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Financial Aid Events/Workshops

Steps for Victims of Identity Theft or Fraud

Steps to Apply for FAFSA and Receive Aid

Step 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application

To get started, you will need:

To meet the eligibility requirements for FAFSA
An FSA ID to sign electronically
Your Social Security Number
Sierra College’s school code: 001290
Your federal income tax returns, W-2s and other records of money earned

TIP: The FAFSA application asks about 100 questions and can take 30 minutes to fill out. If you gather all of the documents you need ahead of time, it will be much easier and faster to complete.

Need help walking through the FAFSA?

Attend a Financial Aid FAFSA Workshop to receive help

Step 2: Check mySierra for Your Application Status and Next Steps

After you have submitted your FAFSA application, you will be notified by email within 7-10 business days that we received your FAFSA. If no other action is needed, you can view your potential awards.

To check your status:

Log into mySierra
Select “Financial Aid”
Scroll down to “Financial Aid Activities”
Click on “View My Financial Aid Status”

If you are selected for FAFSA Verification, you will need to submit required paperwork to the Financial Aid office. If selected for verification, the process will be completed through Verify My FAFSA. To learn more, review the FAFSA verification frequently asked questions.

Step 3: Select a Refund Preference with BankMobile

To set up your BankMobile account, visit BankMobile and follow their 3-steps to “Get Started.” Learn more about selecting a refund method through BankMobile.

Step 4: Congrats! You’ll Receive Payment Soon

The disbursement dates are listed on the Financial Aid Dates/Deadline calendar.

Apply for California Dream Act

The California Dream Act Application allows students interested in attending eligible California colleges, universities, and career education programs to apply for state financial aid. This application is unrelated to the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Watch a video on How to Apply for the California Dream Act (CADA).

The California Dream Act program determines eligibility for:

Undocumented students
Students who left the state, but graduated from a California high school and meet the requirements of AB 540

To learn more, visit our Undocumented Student Center page or the State of California’s Dream Act website.

63%

Percentage of Sierra College students who receive financial aid

Estimate cost to attend Sierra College

140+

Scholarship
opportunities

Apply for scholarships

900+

Students who have qualified for two years of free tuition

Learn more about Two Years Free

Satisfactory Academic Progress and Your Financial Aid: Why It Matters

If you receive financial aid, you must meet certain Satisfactory Academic Progress standards by keeping a Good Academic Standing. Not meeting the standards can prevent you from continuing to receive financial aid. Watch the video to learn more about the importance of keeping your academic progress in good standing and resources to help you bump up your standing. For more details, visit Required: Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Watch this video to learn more about Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Mire este video para obtener más información sobre el Progreso Académico Satisfactorio.

Tools

Find out if you qualify for financial aid. Before you apply for financial aid, use the:

Visit I Can Go to College to learn how we can help you achieve your educational goals.
Federal Student Aid Estimator to help you understand your options for paying for college.
Sierra College Net Price Calculator to learn the estimated costs of attending college.
Financial Aid disbursement calendar. Learn more about disbursements and refunds to help with your financial planning.

Ways to Pay

We offer a variety of financial aid options to help you pay for college tuition, fees, books and cost-of-living expenses.

Resources

Use these resources to stay on track and receive financial aid. Reach out if you have any questions.

Privacy and Reinstatements

Privacy Notifications/FERPA Guidelines
Satisfactory Academic Progress (Petition Reinstatement, 90 Unit Limit Appeal)

Get In Touch

Financial aid can be confusing and overwhelming but we’re here to support you through each step of the process. Reach out to us if you have any questions.