Financial Aid

Financial Support for Students

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Grants, Waived Fees, Book Vouchers, Scholarships, Student Employment, Loans and More

Paying for college can be a big challenge. Many people don't realize that they qualify for Financial Aid benefits, so we recommend that everyone apply: Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to start. 

Tip: The FAFSA asks about 100 questions and can take about 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.

You will need:

  • 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

Need help? Watch this video on completing the FAFSA.

If you are a non-resident of the U.S., you may be eligible for Financial Aid through the California Dream Act.

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Types of Financial Aid

Get Money for College Classes by Applying for Grants

State and Federal Grants, unlike a loan, do not have to be paid back. Fill out a FAFSA to see if you qualify for either the California Grant (Cal Grant) or Federal Grants (Pell Grants).

The Pell Grants amounts are determined on your FAFSA results, your school's cost of attendance, and your status as a full-time or part-time student.

The Cal Grant has two deadlines: March 2nd and September 2nd. Fill out a FAFSA, then submit your GPA electronically. Undocumented students can also apply by first completing the California Dream Act Application online by March 2nd. Learn more about how to apply for a Cal Grant.

Learn More About Grants

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Receive Scholarships and Award Money to Pay for College While Building Your Resume

Sierra College offers a large number of Scholarships and Awards for students from all walks of life and circumstances. The categories and eligibility requirements are widely varied; not just for financial need or academic performance. Fill out the 2018-19 Scholarship Application and you will be automatically matched to all of the scholarships for which you are eligible. The deadline to submit an application is March 5, 2018.

Learn More About Scholarships See What Scholarships are Available

Start Your FAFSA

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Earn Money and Gain Work Experience While in College

Work-Study

Eligible students can find part-time, on-campus employment through the Sierra College Work Study Program. If you’ve completed the current academic year’s FAFSA, contact the Financial Aid Office to add your name to the Federal Work-study waitlist. Have a job ready in case you are chosen from the list.

TANF/CalWORKS Students may also be eligible for the CalWORKS Work-Study Program. Learn More about CalWORKS Work Study.

On-Campus and Off-Campus Jobs

Financial Aid can also help you get on-campus jobs. You can find an on-campus or off-campus job through Career Connections.

Learn More About Student Employment
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Pay for College with a Student Loan

Borrow money at a student rate to help you pay for college and college-related expenses. Do your research: find out the different interest-rates, true costs, and duration of loans available to you. 

Learn More About Student Loans

Start Your FAFSA

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Get Your College Enrollment Costs Waived

The majority of Sierra College students are eligible for the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOG). It is available to California residents and eligible non-residents (AB540 students) who meet specific income eligibility requirements. The program waives the Enrollment Fee and reduces the Parking Permit Fee. The Health Fee is also waived for students who qualify under Method A. This fee waiver will be in effect for the academic year (fall, spring, and summer). There are no minimum or maximum unit requirements.

Learn more about BOG Fee Waiver

Start Your FAFSA

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Help Paying for Books 

Eligible students will be awarded Book Vouchers which can be used right before and during the first week of the semester to buy books or school supplies at the Sierra College Campus Bookstore. All Book Vouchers are posted on your Financial Aid Student Requirements. To check to see if you have been awarded a book voucher do the following:

  1. Log in to mySierra
  2. Select Financial Aid
  3. View My Financial Aid Status by selecting aid year of 2016-2017
  4. Select student requirements

Learn more about Book Vouchers

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Steps to Getting Financial Aid

Watch this video if you need more help with your FAFSA Application

1. Complete FAFSA Application You will be notified with your status on mySierra within 7-10 business days. Complete FAFSA
2. Check mySierra for your status and next steps If you are subject to verification, you will need to submit required paperwork at the Financial Aid office. Learn More
3. Choose Reimbursement method Students can choose to receive the financial aid via direct deposit, paper check or BankMobile VIBE debit card. Learn More
4. Cha-Ching! You will receive your money on the disbursement dates. Learn More

Resources

Standards, Reinstatements and Appeals

Financial Aid Disbursement

Forms and Policies

Helpful Links

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