Financial Aid
Contact Us
Financial Aid Office
Fairfield Main Campus
Building 400, Second Floor, Room 425
Hours of Operation:
Monday–Thursday:
In-Person, Phone, Email: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday:
In-Person: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Phone and Email: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FinancialAid@solano.edu
(707) 864-7103
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Federal School Code
Make sure you include your college's federal school code on your FAFSA Application Solano Community College: 001292 |
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Try our new and improved Chatbot and Help Center! To talk to our bot, simply click the blue message icon You can try our Help Center here. It covers most financial aid topics, such as what financial aid we offer, how to get it, and more. |
in the bottom right corner of your screen. While it can answer most common questions,
it cannot give you student-specific information. If your question isn't answered, remember that
you can always turn your chatbot conversation into an email ticket with one of our
staff by asking it to create a ticket.
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Notice Effective January 2026, to protect student privacy and comply with FERPA (Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) regulations, the Financial Aid Office will no longer be able to disclose or discuss student-specific information over the phone. How students can receive assistance:
These methods allow us to properly verify student identity and provide accurate, secure assistance. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to safeguard your personal information. |
Financial Aid
At Solano Community College, we believe every student deserves access to the resources needed to succeed. Our Financial Aid office offers a full range of support—grants, fee waivers, work-study, and assistance with federal and state applications—to help you afford your education without compromising your goals.
1. Figure out which application is right for you and Apply!
You only need to complete ONE application based on your eligibility.
Apply with CA Dream Act Apllication (CADAA) if you:
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Apply with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you:
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Don't Forget to apply for Scholarships!
Apply to as many scholarships as possible for free education!
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At Solano use our scholarhsip page to apply: |
Search for external scholarships using trustworthy tools: |
2. Check for Financial Aid Application Open date & Deadline!
FAFSA and CA Dream Act OPENS October 1
Priority DEADLINE to submit is March 2
QUESTIONS? Visit Cash4College.csac.ca.gov to get free help from financial aid experts!
3. Gather the required information & documents!
If you're the student:
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If you're the parent or contributor of a dependent student (under 24 years-old):
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4. Check your Award!
After your submit your FAFSA or CA Dream Act application it may take up to two weeks for Solano to receive your application.
Once your application has been received, you will recieve will a Financial Aid award letter by email detailing the aid detailing the grant(s) you may be eligible for.
To view your financial aid awards:
- Login FalconNest student portal
- Select Student &Financial Aid
- Click on the Financial Aid Dashboard card
- Select Offer
- Scroll down to Grants and Scholarships to Pay of College to view your award.
Looking for Assistance?
Need help with your filling out your FAFSA or CA Dream Act application?
Why not stop by the FAFSA/CADAA CAFE!
Financial Aid Staff offers hands-on workshops every Tuesday from 1:00–2:00 p.m. to help students like you successfully receive financial aid support for college.
Whether you're a student or a parent, we’re here to help with the FAFSA or CADAA applications.
Cafe location & Dates
If you dont have time to stop the California Student Aid Comission offers Cash for College online webinars AND in-person workshops:
Cash for College In person Workshops
Cash for College Online Webinars
The CADAA allows qualified undocumented and nonresident students (e.g., TPS Holders, U-Visa Holders) to receive certain types of financial aid in the state of California, including state and institutional aid. Information collected is NOT shared with any other government agency and it is used only for financial aid purposes.
The FAFSA can be completed by US citizens, green card holders, and other eligible non-citizens. FAFSA filers would be eligible for state aid, federal aid, and institutional aid.
To apply for financial aid for the 2025-26 academic year, a student needs to submit CADAA or FAFSA before April 2, 2025 or September 2, 2025 (for CA community college students). You should still submit your application even if a deadline has passed.
Students should submit a financial aid application (CADAA or FAFSA) every year they plan to attend college or pursue a career certification. Check the question “what should I bring to a Cash for College workshop/webinar?” above so students and parent contributors know what documents to bring with them.
- Create a free WebGrants 4 Students account to see any state financial aid you have been awarded and complete any pending To Do list items including selecting the school you plan to attend.
- Follow up with your school’s Financial Aid Office (FAO) if you have a special or unusual circumstance. In addition, follow up with your College’s FAO regarding housing information and work-study eligibility.
- Visit College Scorecard to research & explore colleges and universities that meet your needs.
- Use College Board’s Scholarship Search Tool or research local community scholarships!
If you have specific questions about Cash for College, email us at financialaid@solano.edu
Call the Financial Aid Office at 707-864-7103, Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Window Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
FAFSA/CADAA Cafe (Hands-On Help): Tuesday 1–2 p.m. in bldg 400, room 431
Students can contact the CSAC Student Support unit if they have questions about:
- CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) login and processing status
- WebGrants 4 Students
- Specific questions about state financial aid programs
You can also contact your local Cal-SOAP Program or Regional Coordinating Organization (RCO).