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

Book Advance Request Form

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

Presentation Request Form

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

We are here to help you.
In-person
  • Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday: Closed
  • Don't Forget Your Photo ID!
Online via Zoom
  • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00AM - 11:45 AM
  • Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Email
  • 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