Primarily these applications are available annually every October, however due to significant changes to the applications, the new FAFSA/CADAA are anticipated to come out December 31, 2023. This year is the start of the FAFSA Simplification Act which represents a significant overhaul of the processes and systems used to award federal student aid .This includes changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) form, and many policies and procedures for schools that participate in federal  and state student aid programs.

The number one change you can expect is Student Aid Index (SAI) replacing the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The new need analysis formula removes the number of family members in college from the calculation, allows a minimum SAI of -1500, and implements separate eligibility determination criteria for Federal Pell Grants.

You can begin preparing utilizing the 24-25 student aid estimator: https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/

OSHER Scholarship information COMING SOON!

The SEFA Student Emergency Fund Application is now available. The SEFA is a limited emergency grant. The purpose of the grant is for students to use the funds towards emergency related situations, including rent, food insecurities, utility cutoff notifications, etc. The maximum amount the students can apply for is $500 and the grant can only be awarded once in a lifetime. The additional criteria is as follows:

• Apply for financial aid by completing a FAFSA or CA Dream Act for the associated academic year
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be classified as a California Resident
• Enrolled in at least 6 CCSF units for the application term
• Complete Student Emergency Funds Application
• Meet Academic Standing Standards
  • 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Completed 50% of all units attempted at CCSF
• Submit a typed personal statement explaining your financial hardship/extenuating circumstances
• Submit a comprehensive Student Education Plan
• Has not previously received Student Emergency Funds
• Provide supporting documentation of the emergency
  • E.g. Proof of eviction notice, utility shut off notification, death of parent/spouse, or other proof of rent and/or food insecurities

Grants are awarded based on urgency of need, available funding, and exhaustion of all other funding resources/options. You can view the Student Emergency Funds Application online.

For assistance completing the application see: SEFA Application Walkthrough.

For questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@ccsf.edu or via our Financial Aid Virtual Help Counter.

The SCEFA State Chancellor's Emergency Fund Application closed October 13, 2023. The SCEFA is a limited emergency grant that was allocated from the State Chancellor's Office to assist students through financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19. The award amount is $500. The criteria are as follows:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Currently enrolled in at least 6 semester units (or the quarterly equivalent).
• Demonstrate an emergency financial need.
• Qualify as low-income by meeting the requirements to receive a California College Promise Grant (CCPG) or is projected to receive a CCPG for the upcoming term.
• Earned a 2.0 grade point average at their current or prior institution in one of the previous three semester terms (or four quarter terms) OR a student who is receiving additional support or services through a community college's Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS).
• Enrolled in credit or noncredit courses (if enrolled in noncredit courses, student must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 courses).

The Application closed October 13, 2023. For questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@ccsf.edu or via our Financial Aid Virtual Help Counter.

All Students are strongly encouraged to sign up for Direct Deposit, since check pickup has been temporarily suspended due to COVID 19 until further notice.

Once you set up Direct Deposit, your disbursements will automatically be deposited into your bank account. Direct Deposit is faster, reliable, and more secure than waiting for a paper check in the mail. Additionally, there are no fees from CCSF for using Direct Deposit.

Enroll today following these simple steps:

1. Login to your CCSF Portal
2. Click on your myRAM Portal
3. Click on the Financial Aid tab
4. Click on the Direct Deposit button
5. Click on Manage Refunds
6. Select how you want to receive your refund and fill in the required information
   • If you receive a refund, it will be processed according to your refund selection