How many units do I have to enroll in to get Financial Aid?

You don't have to be a full-time student to receive financial aid:

*Enrollment Requirements for Check Disbursement

Full-Time 12 or more units – You will receive 100% of your financial aid.

Three-quarter-Time 9 to 11.5 units – You will receive 75% of your financial aid.

Half-Time 6 - 8.5 units – You will receive 50% of your financial aid.

.Less-Than-Half Time 5 - 5.5 units - You will receive 25% of your financial aid if eligible.

What is a FAFSA?

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Also known as the "financial aid application". It is a general application used to apply for financial aid nationwide.

If you have NOT already completed one you can do so online by clicking here
The Department of Education uses the information provided on your FAFSA to determine your eligibility for aid from the federal Student Financial Assistance (SFA) programs.

The state of California also uses the information on your FAFSA to award you state funded financial aid.  Additional forms may be required to compete for state aid. Check the California Student Aid Commisison web site to determine which forms are required.

I submitted my FAFSA but forgot to list SJDC, how can I get my FAFSA information sent to SJDC?

You need to call Central Processing Center,
1-800-433-3243. Tell them you would like to add San Joaquin Delta College and that our code number is 001280. They will ask you for your DRN number listed on the top left hand corner of your Student Aid Report, so have it ready when you call.

I completed my FAFSA, now what? What happens next?

If you listed Delta College on your FAFSA we will receive your information electronically about 2 weeks from the date you completed your online FAFSA.

When we receive your FAFSA we will send you an e-mail to your Delta College E-mail account letting you know what you need to do next to complete your file and be awarded financial aid.

You can also log in to Delta's Online Financial Aid System to check your status. You will need your Delta ID number and Delta assigned PIN (usually your date of birth). If you cannot log into the system then it means that we have not yet received your FAFSA.

I've already submitted all the required documents. How do I find out who is working on my file in the Financial aid office?

If you listed SJDC on your financial aid application (FAFSA) and you have received your Student Aid Report you can check your application status online. Follow these steps:

1. Once the SJDC Financial Aid Office has received your financial aid application data from the processor, you will receive* an e-mail from us notifying you to log into Delta's Online Financial Aid System.
2. Use your Delta ID & PIN number, then click the Submit button.
3. Once your information has been retrieved then click on the Messages Tab on the Navigation Bar to locate the message indicating the Specialist working on your file.
4. Click on their e-mail address, then compose and send your message.

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I thought I could afford community college. Now the fees are going up, the cost of books is unbelievable, even the price of gas is more than I can handle. I need help!!! Is there aid for working students?

You don't have to come from a low income family to qualify for financial aid. You just have to show that you need help with the costs of college attendance. Most middle income families need every dollar just to support the household. They don't have any extra money to pay for fees, books or school transportation. More than likely such families will qualify for financial assistance. Assume you are eligible. Apply now

I've thought about financial aid before, but I don't want to have a big debt hanging over my head when I leave college. Can I get financial aid now that I don't have to pay back later?

Most financial aid at SJDC or any other public college is money that doesn't have to be repaid. Grants, part-time employment and scholarships make up 90% of the approximately $20 million in annual aid received by students at Delta College. Only a small percentage of students take out student loans. If you apply early, chances are that all or most of your financial need can be met with aid that doesn't have to be repaid.

I've seen the application and instructions for student aid. It looks like an encyclopedia. I'd like to apply but I can't figure out the system. How can I get money when I can't even understand the form?

It is confusing. That's why there are professional staff available just to help you fill out the application and answer your questions about the process. These options are available to assist you:

• Go to the Financial Aid & Veterans Services window , DeRicco Student Services Building FINANCIAL AID WINDOWS (Main Entrance Foyer), for personal assistance;
• Workshops are available for those in need of assistance completing the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet & paper FAFSA. Go to the Electronic Enrollment Services Lab to sign up for a one-on-one Financial Aid workshop.

I've lost my 1040 tax forms, how can I get copies?

You need to visit your local I.R.S. office to request a printout of your 1040 tax forms.We don't need actual copies of the froms.
If you live in Stockton, CA, you can go to the one
located at:

1550 W. Fremont St. #50
Go south on Pershing Avenue
Cross W. Fremont into parking lot

or you may call 1-800-829-1040 or go online to request a transcript.

I have questions about financial aid. who do I e-mail?

You can send an e-mail to the Financial Aid Office to ask a general question. Or, if you know who your Financial Aid Specialist is you can contact him/her.

Lots of students need financial help. How can I be sure that I'll get any money?

It's true, many students apply for financial aid. To make sure your application receives best consideration, apply early . For Cal Grants, you must apply by March 2nd. For other Delta College aid, you must *complete an application file by April 2nd, in order to be guaranteed the best possible funding and to make sure you have a check the first week of school when you need it most.

*A completed application file includes:

1. a valid Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR, an electronic version of the Student Aid Report (SAR) that the student receives in the mail
2. all required supporting documents.

I am not a high school graduate. Can I still get financial aid?

Students without high school diplomas and are 18 years old can qualify for financial aid if they have a G.E.D., or other high school proficiency certificate. They can also demonstrate readiness for college by taking a standardized test available in the Delta College Assessment Center. Or by completing 6 degree apllicable college units with a 2.0 GPA.

I've heard about waivers for the enrollment fee, but I'm not on public assistance. Even so, I won't be able to afford the per unit cost. What can I do?

You might qualify for an enrollment fee waiver if you meet certain income requirements based on family size. There is a simple, one page application for the Board of Governor Fee Waiver Program available in the office of Financial Aid and Veterans Services or download the fee waiver complete it and submit it in DeRicco Student Services Building FINANCIAL AID WINDOWS (Main Entrance Foyer).

Submit the Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW) Online!!! the quickest and preferred method of having your enrollment fees waived.

I'm still confused!

You're not alone. Just remember this: There is financial aid available for enrollment fees and othercollege costs. Apply now. Help is available for the asking. Contact the Financial Aid & Veterans Services office, DeRicco Student Services Building FINANCIAL AID WINDOWS (Main Entrance Foyer), (209)954-5115, or contact us for answers to your questions.

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