FINANCIAL AID PROCESS:

NOTE: Financial Aid is supposed to supplement a student's cost of education. It is not meant to support a student's entire cost of education. Also, Financial Aid is limited to 90 cumulative units. To apply for Financial Aid, all students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA). These applications are available in any public library, high school, in our office and on the web. You will need to know the Title IV School code for the college you want to attend. The Title IV School Code for City College of San Francisco is 012874. If you have any question you can contact City College of San Francisco Financial Aid Office at (415) 239-3575 or (415) 239-3576.

STEPS TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID:

• Apply for Admission to CCSF
  
• File a FAFSA: Title IV School Code for City College of San Francisco is 012874
  
• Wait to receive Student Aid Report (SAR)
  
• Make changes if necessary
  
• Submit Financial Aid forms in person
  
• You will receive an award letter and a payment schedule.

THE FASTEST AND EASIEST WAY TO APPLY:

• *FAFSA on the WEB: www.fafsa.ed.gov

For help with the application, Go to the City College of San Francisco FAO Information Center, Cloud Hall, Room 331, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID:

• Be enrolled in an eligible program
• Be an U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
• Male students (between 18-25) must register with the Selective Service
• Hold a High School Diploma (GED), or pass the Ability Benefit test
• Not be in default or owe a refund on federal loans & grants
• Maintain CCSF Satisfactory academic progress (complete 67% of units attempted and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better)
• Demonstrate financial need
• Not have a drug offense conviction