PHOTO ID REQUIRED
In order to protect your identity and information, the Office of Financial Aid is available to answer general questions, however, any inquiries regarding your financial aid will require a photo ID.
PELL GRANT DISBURSEMENTS
Pell grant payments are disbursed in 3 payments per semester. Please review the attached document for further details on how this will effect you this coming school year. PELL GRANT DISBURSEMENT
Unsure how much you are receiving? Check Pell Grant Calculations link for additional information.
FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID)
FSA ID has replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN number. This will be your new way to log in to your account. Please see the attached link for STEPS on how to update your new FSA ID. Steps for FSA ID
Additional helpful links for Help with FSA ID
FINANCIAL AID STATUS
Want to know your status? Check your insideBC account for your 2016-17 Financial Aid Status. Verify if there is any additional paperwork that you will need to submit for the coming year. If it does not give you an option to check your 2016-17 status, please verify that your 2016-17 FAFSA was processed through www.fafsa.ed.gov. Remember: It is your responsibility to be sure you have submitted all required documentation in a timely manner!
FAFSA/DREAM ACT APPLICATION
The first step in the financial aid process is to apply! Start by submitting your financial aid application online FAFSA / DREAM ACT
Board of Governor's Fee Waiver
Did you update your Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGFW)? Check your insideBC Student Account Summary to verify if the 2016-17 Board of Governor's Fee Waiver has been processed. Please allow 24 hrs from the time that classes are officially added for the fee waiver to process. If you do not see the BOGW on your list of awards on your insideBC summary then you should complete the paper application and return it to the Office of Financial Aid within 10 days of enrolling in classes, or you could risk being dropped for non-payment.
Tax Return Transcript
If you are required to submit an IRS transcript of your 2015 tax returns, you can order Tax RETURN Transcripts online or call 1-800-908-9946. A free copy will be mailed to you. It may take 5-10 days to receive them in the mail.
Can locate your copy of your W-2? You can order Income and Wage transcripts online.
Need help completing the FAFSA or Dream Act Application?
Come to the Financial Aid Lab located next to the Financial Aid office in Student Services! Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday 8:00am-11:00am. Be sure to bring your income information from 2015 so you are prepared to complete the application
