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Here are some frequently asked questions about financial aid, including how and when to apply, checking the status of your application, and how/when to expect disbursements.
The FAFSA & CADAA are available year-round. Please visit How to Apply for more information.
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Financial aid is meant to provide assistance with tuition and other allowable school expenses.
Login to Self-Service to view your financial aid file status and to complete any outstanding tasks. Financial aid cannot be disbursed until all items on your task list are complete and your file has been reviewed and finalized.
Cuyamaca College partner’s with BankMobile to disburse financial aid funds. Please visit Disbursements for more information.
No. You can only receive federal financial aid at one college at a time. If you will be taking classes at two different schools at the same time, you will need to decide which schools you want to receive your aid from.
Students are able to receive California College Promise Grant (CCPG) at multiple schools at the same time.
It depends. You may be required to pay back all or part of your financial aid. Please notify the Financial Aid Office in writing if you drop classes after you have already received a disbursement.
Students who are not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards are required to complete an appeal. If approved, your financial aid will be reinstated. Please visit Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for more information.
Follow the instructions to complete the FAFSA or CADAA, then contact the Financial Aid Office as you may be able to complete a special circumstance appeal.
No! Financial aid funds are meant only to supplement, not supplant the resources needed to meet the cost of your education.
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