Federal Aid Programs

To help our students pay for college, Mt San Antonio College participates in various federal financial aid programs. The information below will provide an overview of the various federal financial aid programs. For further information, visit theFederal Student Aidwebsite as a resource to better understand eligibility requirements. To learn how to apply for federal financial aid programs, visit theApplying for Aidpage.

• • Pell Grant

    The Pell Grant Program is for undergraduate students who have not yet completed a baccalaureate or professional degree. In order to qualify for the Pell Grant program, students must:

    • Complete theFAFSA
    • Meet basic student eligibility criteria
    • Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA
    • Complete all pending financial aid requirements (if applicable)
    • MaintainSatisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

    
    For the 2021-2022 school year, the maximum Pell Grant award amount is $6,495. The amount of Pell Grant a student receives each semester will depend on factors such as the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC), Cost of Attendance, enrollment status, and remaining eligibility according to the student’sLifetime Eligibility Used (LEU)percentage.

    The Mt. SAC Financial Aid Department will determine a student’s eligibility for Pell Grant once a student has completed and submitted theFAFSA，一旦所有待解决的财务援助要求完成(如果适用)。

    Your Pell Grant offer is based on full-time enrollment (e.g. 12+ units). If you plan to be enrolled part-time, your award offer will not be revised but your payment will be adjusted. Your enrollment will be reviewed and "Frozen" (locked) at census. Your payment will be adjusted to reflect your "Frozen" enrollment. No adjustments are made to payments once enrollment has been frozen.

    如果你选择9 - 11.9个单元，你将获得全日制资助金额的75%;如果你选6到8.9个单元，50%如果你参加的课程少于6个单元，请向经济援助办公室查询是否符合资格。在普查日期前退学可能需要你偿还一部分或全部收到的助学金。

    Please note that Pell Grant payments received after the term has already ended will be based on completed units ONLY. Incomplete grades of W, EW, IA, IB, IC, IF, NP or IP will not be counted for Pell Grant payments for that term.

    What is a Pell Grant?

  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

    FSEOG is a campus-based financial aid program. This means that each college participating in the program receives a set amount of money from the federal government to distribute to its students. The regulations governing FSEOG require that funds be awarded first to students with the most need. In order to qualify for the FSEOG program, students must:

    • Complete theFAFSA
    • Meet basic student eligibility criteria
    • Complete all pending financial aid requirements (if applicable)
    • Demonstrate exceptional need
    • MaintainSatisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

    
    The Mt. SAC Financial Aid Department will determine a student’s eligibility for FSEOG once a student has completed and submitted theFAFSA，一旦所有待解决的财务援助要求完成(如果适用)。FSEOG对学生的奖励金额取决于学校的资金可用性。

    What is an FSEOG?

  • Direct Loan Program

    威廉·d·福特直接贷款计划是美国教育部为学生和家长提供的一套贷款。Mt. SAC参与了通过该计划提供的所有三种类型的贷款:补贴贷款、无补贴贷款和家长附加贷款。如果您有兴趣借用联邦贷款，请联系我们的办公室以获取更多信息。

    The subsidized loan is based on financial need, and the federal government pays the interest on the loan as long as the student is enrolled at least half-time. Your loan amount may be subject to proration when your remaining period of study is shorter than an academic year.

    The interest on an unsubsidized loan is the student's responsibility and continues to build from disbursement of loan through repayment of the loan. This means that your principal balance (the original amount of the loan) will increase (you will owe more than what you originally borrowed) unless you choose to make interest payments while you are in school and during your grace period.

    The Parent PLUS loan is for a parent to borrow to help the student with college costs. The parent's credit will be a determining factor in the approval of a loan and/or its amount.

    Student/Parent loans must be repaid. We encourage families to consider student/parent loans only as a last resort and only after they have applied for other forms of financial aid, such as grants and scholarships. To apply for scholarships, visit theMt. SAC Scholarship Program Office website.

    The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office provides financial planning and financial wellness information through theI Can Afford Collegewebsite. We encourage students and families to take advantage of this online resource.

    In order to qualify for federal direct loans, students/parents must:

    • Complete theFAFSA
    • Meet basic student eligibility criteria(student loans)
    • Meet general eligibility criteria(parent loans)
    • Complete all pending financial aid requirements (if applicable)
    • Be enrolled in at least 6 units
    • MaintainSatisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

    
    Should you decide to apply for a Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan, please call the Financial Aid Office at (909) 274-4450 to speak to a Financial Aid Administrative Specialist.

    To download the Parent PLUS loan application, visit theFinancial Aid Forms website, and download the current aid year's Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Application via DocuSign.Note: The Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan applications can only be obtained by calling our Financial Aid Office at (909) 274-4450. Visit theSubsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loan Information websitefor additional information. Please note ourOffice Hoursas they may change without notice.

    Visit Mt. San Antonio College’sCode of Conduct for Education Loansto learn about our code of conduct for education loans.

    What is a Loan?

  • Federal Work Study

    联邦勤工俭学计划为学生提供通过学生就业获得经济援助的机会。联邦勤工俭学计划的资金以工资的形式提供给学生。Students awarded Federal Work Studymust contactCareer Servicesto attend an orientation and to learn about the potential work sites on campus and how to apply/interview for the desired position.In order to qualify for the Federal Work Study program, students must:

    • Complete theFAFSA
    • Meet basic student eligibility criteria
    • Complete all pending financial aid requirements (if applicable)
    • Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA
    • MaintainSatisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
    • Obtain a qualifying Federal Work Study position throughCareer Services

    
    The amount of Federal Work Study offered to students reflects the amount of money that a student might receive as wages. Actual job placement depends on a student’s skills, work availability, and the availability of jobs. The Mt. SAC Financial Aid Department will determine a student’s eligibility for Federal Work Study once a student has completed and submitted theFAFSA，一旦所有待解决的财务援助要求完成(如果适用)。

    What is Federal Work Study?

  • Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant

    The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant is a federal grant offered to students whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11th, 2001.In order to qualify for the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, students must:

    • Complete theFAFSA
    • Meet basic student eligibility criteria
    • Complete all pending financial aid requirements (if applicable)
    • Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA
    • Have been under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of parent’s or guardian’s death
    • MaintainSatisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

    
    在2021-2022学年，伊拉克和阿富汗服务赠款的最高金额为6495美元。The Mt. SAC Financial Aid Department will determine a student’s eligibility for the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant once a student has completed and submitted theFAFSA，一旦所有待解决的财务援助要求完成(如果适用)。

  • Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship

    The Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship is a federal scholarship offered to Pell-eligible students whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer.In order to qualify for theChildren of Fallen Heroes Scholarship, students must:

    • Complete theFAFSA
    • Meet basic student eligibility criteria
    • Complete all pending financial aid requirements (if applicable)
    • Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA
    • Have been under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of parent’s or guardian’s death
    • MaintainSatisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

    
    For the 2021-2022 school year, the maximumChildren of Fallen Heroes Scholarshipaward amount is $6,495. Students who believe that they are eligible for this scholarship should contact the Financial Aid Department.