Financial Aid Forms

Description

The California College Promise Grant (CCPG) is a state-funded program that waives enrollment fees for eligible California Community College students. Unlike other forms of financial aid, CCPG specifically covers enrollment fees and does not need to be repaid. Students only need to apply once each academic year. Eligibility is determined through the CCPG application or financial aid application information on file with the college.

 

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for CCPG, students must:

• Be a California resident or meet AB 540 eligibility requirements
• Be enrolled at a California Community College
• Meet income or benefit eligibility requirements established by the State of California, or
• Demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA)

 

Important Information

• CCPG waives enrollment fees only and does not cover other educational expenses such as books, supplies, parking, or transportation costs.
• Students must maintain eligibility requirements each academic year and reapply annually to continue receiving CCPG benefits.
• Students who qualify for certain public assistance programs may also qualify for additional CCPG benefits.

 

Types of CCPG Eligibility

The Financial Aid Office will determine the appropriate CCPG eligibility category based on the information provided on your application and any required supporting documentation.

• CCPG A: Available to students who receive qualifying public assistance benefits, such as CalWORKs (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or General Relief. Students must provide a copy of a current benefit check or notification of eligibility. 
• CCPG B: Availability is based on state mandated income ceilings.
• CCPG C: Available to students who do not meet the criteria for CCPG A or CCPG B, but demonstrate financial need of at least $1104 based on information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

 

 

 

Why was I assigned this To-Do List Item?

This To-Do List Item was assigned because your current educational goal on record may not indicate that you are pursuing an eligible degree, certificate, or transfer program. Federal and state financial aid can only be awarded to students who are enrolled in an eligible program of study and have an approved educational objective. The Financial Aid Office cannot determine your financial aid eligibility until this information has been reviewed and, if necessary, updated.

 

What should I do next?

If your educational goal has changed or needs to be updated, please complete an Educational Goal (Ed Goal) Form through StudentForms.

 

How to Request an Ed Goal Form in StudentForms

1. Log in to StudentForms.

2. Navigate to the Need Action page.

3. Select Manage Request.

4. Locate the request type titled ED GOAL.

5. Click the + sign for the appropriate academic year.

   • A pop-up window will appear. Confirm that the title displays ED GOAL – 20XX-20XX.

6. Provide an explanation for your request.

7. Click Submit to initiate the form.

8. Open the requested ED GOAL form.

9. Follow the instructions to complete and submit the form.

Once the completed form has been reviewed, the Financial Aid Office will determine whether additional action is needed and continue processing your financial aid eligibility.

What Is a Consortium Agreement?

A Consortium Agreement allows eligible students who are enrolled at both Glendale Community College (GCC) and another college during the same semester to have their combined enrollment considered when determining financial aid eligibility.

 

How to Submit a Consortium Agreement

1. Complete the student section of the Consortium Agreement form.

2. Have a GCC Academic Counselor complete the counselor section.

3. Have the secondary college complete its portion of the agreement.

4. Submit the completed form and your most recent proof of enrollment from the secondary college to the Financial Aid Office.

Consortium Agreements are processed after GCC’s financial aid census date to allow time for enrollment at both institutions to be finalized.

 

Important Deadline

The completed Consortium Agreement and current proof of enrollment must be received by the Financial Aid Office before the last day of the semester for which financial aid consideration is being requested.

Why was I assigned this To-Do List Item?

This To-Do List Item was assigned because you indicated that you will receive your degree or certificate from, or transfer to, an institution other than Glendale Community College. Federal regulations allow students to receive financial aid only from the institution at which they are pursuing their eligible program of study. As a result, you are not eligible to receive financial aid at GCC.

What should I do next?

If this information is incorrect, please log into your Student Forms account, locate the "request" button, and request a Status Change Form for the correct aid year. If the information is correct, no further action is required.

This determination does not affect your eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG).

Why was I assigned this To-Do List Item?

This To-Do List Item was assigned because you indicated on your FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) that you will be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program. Glendale Community College does not offer graduate-level programs, so we need to confirm that your educational information is correct before determining your financial aid eligibility.

 

What should I do next?

If you entered this information in error, please log into your Student Forms account, locate the "request" button, and request a Status Change Form for the correct aid year to update your educational information. Once your information has been corrected, the Financial Aid Office can continue reviewing your financial aid eligibility.

If you will be attending a graduate program at another institution, you may not be eligible to receive financial aid at GCC.

Why was I assigned this To-Do List Item?

This To-Do List Item was assigned because our records indicate that you were not enrolled during the Fall and/or Spring semester(s). As a result, your financial aid application was canceled for the current award year.

 

What should I do next?

If you plan to attend Glendale Community College during the Summer session, please log into your Student Forms account, locate the "request" button, and request a Status Change Form for the correct aid year to let the Financial Aid Office know that you will be enrolling. Once the form is received, we can review your eligibility and reactivate your financial aid file for Summer.

The Status Change Form may be used when a student wants to:

• cancel or reinstate aid
• update enrollment status.

 

Requesting Status Change Form

1. Log into your Student Forms account
2. Locate the "request" button.
3. Request a Status Change Form for the correct aid year

Why was I assigned this To-Do List Item?

This To-Do List Item was assigned because additional information is required to verify your high school completion status for financial aid eligibility.

 

What should I do next?

Please log into StudentForms and complete the required Statement of High School Completion form.

 

To complete the form:

1. Log in to StudentForms.

2. Navigate to the Need Action page.

3. Select Manage Request.

4. Locate the appropriate request for the current aid year.

5. Open the Statement of High School Completion form.

6. Follow the instructions provided and submit all required information.

 

Once your form is submitted, the Financial Aid Office will review your file and determine if additional documentation is needed.

Why was I assigned this To-Do List Item?

This To-Do List Item was assigned because additional verification is required regarding your high school completion status from a foreign institution.

 

What should I do next?

Please log into StudentForms to complete the required Foreign High School Completion form. If additional documentation is needed, it will be assigned to you by the Financial Aid Office or your advisor through StudentForms.

 

To complete the form:

1. Log in to StudentForms.

2. Navigate to the Need Action page.

3. Select Manage Request.

4. Locate the appropriate request for the current aid year.

5. Open the assigned Foreign High School Completion form.

6. Follow all instructions and submit required documentation.

 

The Financial Aid Office will review your submission and determine if further verification is required.

Why was I assigned this To-Do List Item?

This To-Do List Item was assigned because you indicated on your admissions or financial aid application that you have earned an Associate degree. Federal regulations may limit financial aid eligibility for students who have already completed a degree at the same or higher level.

 

What should I do next?

If you have not earned an Associate degree, you must correct your information with the Admissions Office. After your records are updated, complete the Prior Associate Degree form through StudentForms:

 

1. Log in to StudentForms.

2. Navigate to the Need Action page.

3. Select Manage Request.

4. Locate the request for the correct aid year.

5. Open the Prior Associate Degree form.

6. Follow the instructions and submit the form to the Financial Aid Office.

 

If you have earned an Associate degree, you may be required to complete a Term Dismissal Appeal and meet with an Academic Counselor to review your eligibility. If approved, financial aid may be limited to courses required to complete your current educational goal.

 

This determination does not affect your eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG).

Why was I assigned this To-Do List Item?

This To-Do List Item was assigned because your records indicate that you reported earning a Bachelor’s degree on your admissions or financial aid application. This information may affect your eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs.

 

What should I do next?

Please complete the Prior Bachelor’s Degree form through StudentForms:

1. Log in to StudentForms.

2. Navigate to the Need Action page.

3. Select Manage Request.

4. Locate the request for the correct aid year.

5. Open the Prior Bachelor’s Degree form.

6. Follow the instructions and submit the required information.

 

If you have a Bachelor’s degree, you may be ineligible for certain aid programs such as the Pell Grant, SEOG, or Cal Grant. Students with a prior Bachelor’s degree who wish to be considered for Federal Work-Study or student loans must have an approved SAP Term Dismissal Appeal and be placed on an academic contract.

 

If you do not have a Bachelor’s degree, please correct your information with the Admissions Office before submitting this form.

 

This determination does not affect your eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG).

Purpose

This step helps protect student information and ensures that financial aid is awarded to the correct individual in accordance with federal requirements and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

 

What should I do next?

You must verify your identity in person at the Glendale Community College Financial Aid Office.

 

Financial Aid Office Location: Sierra Vista Building, 3rd Floor

Office Hours: Contact Financial Aid

 

When you arrive:

You must present a valid government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport) and complete a Statement of Educational Purpose with a Financial Aid Office staff member.

 

Please note: The Verification of Identity Form and all required documents must be submitted in person. Failure to complete identity verification may result in a delay or cancellation of financial aid eligibility, including grants, waivers, loans, and state or federal aid programs.

 

Once your identity verification is completed and received, your financial aid file can continue processing.

Why was I assigned this To-Do List Item?

This To-Do List Item was assigned because the Financial Aid Office is required to verify tax information or confirm non-filing status as part of your financial aid file review process. This verification is required by federal regulations to ensure the accuracy of the information reported on your FAFSA or CADAA.

 

What should I do next?

You must obtain an IRS Tax Transcript or a Verification of Non-Filing from the IRS for the requested tax year.

You may complete this in one of the following ways:

 

Option 1: Online (Recommended)
Request your transcript through the IRS “Get Transcript” service. Once received, submit the document to the Financial Aid Office.

 

Option 2: Mail (Form 4506-T)
If you are unable to complete the online request, complete IRS Form 4506-T and mail it to the IRS. Once you receive your transcript or verification of non-filing, submit it to the Financial Aid Office.

 

Once your required IRS documentation is received, your financial aid file can continue processing.