Financial Aid
Financial aid is money awarded to help you meet your educational expenses. There are many types of aid offered at Bakersfield College, funded by federal and state agencies and private organizations and are either need-based or non-need based. The major types are grants, scholarships, work study, and loans.
Types of financial aid available
Financial Programs Overview bakersfieldcollege.edu/enrollment-aid/financial-aid/programs-overview/
Bakersfield College Federal Loan 3-year Default Rate
2018 - 10.4%
2019 - 2.5%
2020 - 0%
Bakersfield College Nursing Federal Loan 3-year Default Rate
2018 - 0.08% (1 student)
2019 - 0%
2020 - 0%
Financial Aid Brochure
BC Financial Aid Office bakersfieldcollege.edu/enrollment-aid/financial-aid/
Student responsibility regarding financial assistance
Direct Loan Program bakersfieldcollege.edu/enrollment-aid/financial-aid/programs-overview/direct-loan/
Federal loan repayment program information-see entrance and exit counseling
Consumer information
BC Consumer Information bakersfieldcollege.edu/enrollment-aid/financial-aid/consumer-information/
For more information, contact Bakersfield College Financial Aid Office:
Financial Aid
Phone: (661) 395-4428
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
