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Federal Programs

Title IV Federal School Code: 001292

Specific federal and state financial aid programs available at Solano Community College include the following:

Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Federal Work-Study
U.S. Department of Education Direct Loan Program

Federal Pell Grants

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov The major federal grant program available is the Pell Grant. Students get considered for this program by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by going online to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Department of Education determines the eligibility of a student based on a formula and according to units carried by a student per term.

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov This federal program is directed toward assisting exceptionally needy students. On-time applicants with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC) receive consideration for this fund. Because funds are limited, it is important for students to meet the application deadline line.

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Federal Work-Study (FWS)

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Under this program placement into a job is made for students demonstrating financial need according to the Department of Education formula.

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U.S. Department of Education Direct Loan Program

Solano Community College participates in the following loan under the U.S. Department of Education Direct Loan Program:

Direct Subsidized Loans - are loans for students with financial need, as determined by federal regulations. No interest is charged while you are in school at least half-time, during your grace period and during deferment periods.

Solano Community College no longer participates in the Direct Unsubsidized or Private/Alternative loan programs.

→ U.S. Department of Education Direct Loan Program Procedures

→ Loan Budget Calculator

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Start Planning Early! Did you know you can get estimates of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and Federal Pell Grant eligibility using FAFSA4caster? Any student, regardless of age or year in school may use FAFSA4caster before officially applying using the FAFSA.