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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Students in need of financial assistance to help cover their educational expenses may
apply for Federal, State, and Scholarship funds.
Federal and State Financial Assistance
To apply for federal and state financial assistance, the Department of Education
requires that U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens fill out a FAFSA online at www.
fafsa.gov. Students who are not U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens may qualify for
state financial assistance only and may apply online at
Federal financial assistance includes:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Federal Work Study
- Federal Direct Student Loans
State financial assistance includes:
- Cal Grant
- Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOG)
- Chafee Grant (requires additional application which can be completed at
)
Enrollment Fee Waivers
Eligible students may apply for a Board of Governors Fee Waiver (commonly known
as a BOG or fee waiver) to cover enrollment fees. To be considered for a fee waiver,
you must be a California resident as determined by the Admissions and Records Office
or be eligible for in-state tuition under AB540.
There are two ways to apply for an enrollment fee waiver:
1. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act
application and list Reedley College’s federal school code (001308) on your
application. Students who list Reedley College’s school code on their FAFSA will
automatically be reviewed for fee waiver eligibility. Students are encouraged
to apply using this option because income limits are higher and they will be
considered for other types of aid by completing one application.
2. You may submit a paper, which is available on our website (www.reedleycollege.
edu/financialaid), directly to the Financial Aid Office.
Scholarships
Reedley College offers many scholarship awards throughout the year based
on academic excellence, leadership, community service, and program of study.
Scholarship funds are donated by the Reedley College Foundation, State Center
Community College Foundation, Reedley College alumni, private companies, and
other organizations. Awards range from $100 to $1,000. The Reedley College
Scholarship Application, which is one application for over 150 scholarships, is
available from January to April every year. You may apply online at
Withdrawing from School or Dropping Class(es)
Any federal financial aid recipient who withdraws from some or all of their classes may
owe back funds if they drop before 60% of the semester is over. Federal financial aid
recipients who receive all unsatisfactory grades may also owe back funds. If you are
considering dropping all or some of your classes and you have received federal financial
aid, you should consult with the Financial Aid Office to see if you will owe back monies.
Important Information and Reminders
3 Check your State Center Community College District issued email account regularly.
This is the only way that you will receive important, time sensitive information
regarding your financial aid.
3 Keep your address and phone number updated through WebAdvisor.
3 Fee waivers do not cover the $19 health fee.
3 Apply for a fee waiver BEFORE you register for classes. If you don’t qualify for
a fee waiver, you’ll know exactly how long you have to pay your enrollment and
other fees.
3 If you qualify for a fee waiver after you paid your enrollment fees, you can apply
for a refund at the Business Services Office or online.
3 If you are awarded a fee waiver, it will cover all classes within the State Center
Community College District - Fresno City College, Reedley College, Madera
Community College Center, Oakhurst Community College Center, and Clovis
Community College Center.
3 You cannot receive federal or state monies at more than one school, BUT you may
receive a Board of Governors Fee Waiver at more than one community college.
Make sure you list all schools you plan to attend on your FAFSA so you will be
reviewed for fee waiver eligibility.
3 When applying for financial aid and/or a fee waiver, read all instructions carefully.
3 Check for submission deadline dates and class drop-dates.
3 Submit all requested documents and forms to the Financial Aid Office as soon as
possible.
For more information on any of these topics, contact your Financial Aid Office at the
campus you attend:
• Reedley College •
995 N. Reed Avenue, Reedley, CA 93654, (559) 638-0312
• Madera Community College Center •
30277 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93639, (559) 675-4814
• Oakhurst Community College Center •
40241 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA, 93644, (559) 683-3940
Gainful Employment
The US Department of Education requires colleges to disclose certain information
for any financial aid eligible certificate program that “prepares students for gainful
employment in a recognized occupation.” We have provided a helpful guide to critical
information about certificates available on our website: