Financial Aid for BC Students in Need

last update: August 2, 2024

A number of aid programs are available to students during these challenging times.

Students can always visit our Virtual Lobby Mon-Thurs 8a-4p at http://tiny.cc/falobby for assistance.

General Aid Programs

Federal Aid Programs - US Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or eligible non-citizens:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

US Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or eligible non-citizens who complete a FAFSA application may qualify for the following Federal aid programs:

· Federal Pell Grant  

· Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) 

· Federal Work Study & Loans

· California College Promise Grant (CCPG formerly BOG Fee Waiver) – Covers tuition

· Cal Grant 

· Students w/ Dependents Cal Grant 

· Completion Grant (for full-time students)

· Chafee Grant (for Foster Youth)

State Aid Programs Undocumented, AB-540 eligible California residents: California Dream Act Application (CADAA): https://dream.csac.ca.gov/

California Dream Act application may qualify for the following state programs:

· California College Promise Grant (CCPG formerly BOG Fee Waiver) – Covers tuition

· Cal Grant 

· Students w/ Dependents Cal Grant 

· Completion Grant (for full-time students)

· Chafee Grant (for Foster Youth)

Other Notable Programs

Chromebook/Electronic Equipment Advance - STUDENTS MAY APPLY HERE

Students in need of an electronic device for their studies should be encouraged to apply for the Chromebook program. Applicants will be reviewed within 72 business hours.

Original 2021 Document prepared by Jennifer Achan, Director of Financial Aid at Bakersfield College. Emergency Aid section removed by Strobel in June 2024 (no longer valid post-pandemic)