Important Fall 2026 Disbursement Update
Glendale Community College will issue the upcoming Fall 2026 financial aid disbursement
by paper check following notice of a cybersecurity incident involving BankMobile, the College’s
third-party disbursement provider.
GCC has not currently been identified as impacted by this incident. The College is taking this precaution to help protect student information and ensure
financial aid funds reach the intended recipients.
Checks are scheduled to be mailed on October 7, 2026, to the address currently on file with the College. Please allow 7–10 business days from October 7 for your check to arrive via USPS mail.
Financial Aid Check Mailing Policy
Glendale Community College will mail financial aid disbursement checks only to addresses
within the State of California. Checks will not be mailed to out-of-state addresses.
Students must maintain a valid California mailing address to receive a financial aid
disbursement check. As GCC does not offer fully online programs, students are expected
to participate in educational programs delivered within California.
We recognize that this change comes with short notice and appreciate your patience
and understanding as we prioritize the security of student information.
2026-2027 FAFSA NOW AVAILABLE
The U.S. Department of Education recently implemented a technical update that affected
the way colleges receive and process FAFSA information. Glendale Community College
has completed updating its Student Information System (SIS) to comply with these new
federal requirements.
AVAILABLE 2026-2027 FAFSA NOTIFICATIONS
Students whose 2026-2027 FAFSA information is now available in our system will receive
a notification email with information about their financial aid status and any required
next steps.
SUBMIT YOUR 2026-2027 FAFSA
Students who have not submitted a 2026-2027 FAFSA are encouraged to do so as soon
as possible. If you have already submitted your 2026-2027 FAFSA, please allow 5-7 business days for your FAFSA information to be received and processed by Glendale Community College.
CHECK YOUR FINANCIAL AID STATUS
Students can check their financial aid status and view any outstanding requirements
through their MyGCC Portal. If you have required items to complete, you will be directed to Student Forms to submit the necessary information or documentation. If you have not yet created
a Student Forms account, you will need to create one to complete and submit your required
forms.
For questions about your financial aid status, required documents, or the financial
aid process, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
Glendale Community College will no longer participate in the Federal Direct PLUS Loan
Program
Beginning with the 2026-2027 Award Year, Federal Direct PLUS Loans will no longer be available to parents of dependent students attending GCC. Families seeking additional resources to help cover educational expenses are encouraged
to review the various forms of financial assistance available through our Types of Aid page, including grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and other funding
options. Students and families may also wish to review our Cost of Attendance information to better understand educational expenses and develop a financial plan
for the academic year.
Parents and students who have questions about financing options or would like assistance
exploring alternative resources are encouraged to contact the GCC Financial Aid Office. Our staff is available to discuss available options and help families determine
the resources that may best meet their educational needs.
