Financial Aid Forms
All verification forms are electronic! Refer to InsideBC for any required documentation. Learn more about our easy and paperless verification process.
If requested, complete the fillable PDF forms and submit to the financial aid office. All documents must be physically signed and dated. Submit completed documents by email from your BC student email.
Forms and Applications
Book Advance Form
Book Advances are granted for educational expenses only to qualifying students two weeks prior to the beginning of each semester. Only one Book Advance application will be accepted during the semester. Book Advances will be deducted from your Pell grant disbursement or repaid by the student.
Book advance form dates:
| Semester | Book Advance Opens | Book Advance Closes |
| Summer 2025 | May 12, 2025 | July 23, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | August 11, 2025 | November 20, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | January 5, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | May 4, 2026 |
July 24, 2026 |
California College Promise Grant Applications (BOG/Fee Waiver)
To be considered for the CA College Promise Grant, complete the FAFSA or DREAM Act online through the following links:
By completing the application, you could be eligible for additional grants.
Chromebook/Electronic Equipment Advance Application
Bakersfield College is offering electronic devices, based on availability, for students to borrow for the semester through the support of various donors and funding sources. Please review the criteria and submit the application using the link below. The application needs to be submitted each semester and is on a first-come first served basis, while supplies last.
Criteria:
- Be officially enrolled in the current semester you are applying for (0 credit units is ok)
- Must be available to pick up at one of the campuses with valid ID, if approved.
- Does not need a Financial Aid application
- Bakersfield College must be declared as “home” college with Admissions
- Processing may take up 3 business days.
- Student can extend the borrowing contract for future semesters (must remain enrolled)
| Semester | Application Opens | Application Deadline |
| Summer 2025 | May 13, 2025 | July 17, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | August 18, 2025 | November 20, 2025 |
Applicants will be reviewed within 72 business hours.
Chromebook/Electronic Equipment Advance Application
Faculty, Staff and Partnering High Schools: Financial Aid Presentations
Scholarship Applications
For information on scholarship applications, see BC Scholarships.
Terms & Progress Form
Terms of Agreement and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
Contact Financial Aid
- Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday: Closed
- Don't Forget Your Photo ID!
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00AM - 11:45 AM
- Saturday - Sunday: Closed
- BC ID number required
- All responses via your BC Assigned email
- Response time within 24-48 working hours of receipt
Federal School Code: 001118
Phone: (661) 395-4428 | Fax: (661) 395-4688 | Email: bc_faid@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Address:
Bakersfield College
Office of Financial Aid
1801 Panorama Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
