Financial Aid
Financial Aid
The Los Medanos College Financial Aid Office, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, P.L. 89-329, as amended and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, mental or physical handicaps, age, or sex in any of its policies, practices or procedures.
Students should read and understand the Financial Aid Information Booklet,
available at the Financial Aid Office.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Each student receiving financial aid in the District is expected to
maintain satisfactory and measurable academic progress.
The Philosophy of Financial Aid
Financial aid is a means of assisting students to receive a college
education who would otherwise be unable to afford this opportunity.
Students to be helped are those who show the most financial need and
who demonstrate the desire and ability to achieve academic goals and
complete a course of study in a degree or certificate program.
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Application Procedure for Financial Aid
Within the provision of funds available, students may apply for assistance to be awarded on the basis of need, satisfactory academic progress, etc.
To apply for financial aid, you must complete the free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The student financial aid application “priority” deadline is March 2. (LMC must have received all required documentation.) Applications will be accepted after this priority deadline, but only for fall and spring, and only on a first come, first-served basis, depending on availability of funding and federal work-study positions.
Required documents may include: 1) parents’ and/or students’
1040 Federal Income Tax Return (a W-2 form is not acceptable); 2) proof
of eligible non-citizenship status; 3) verification documents; 4) verification
of high school equivalency; students who do not have high school diploma
or general education diploma (GED) must be assessed and pass with a
score of a high school equivalency; 5) other forms which may be subsequently
requested by the Office of Finanacial Aid.
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How Financial Aid Is Distributed
When your financial need has been determined, the financial Aid Office will attempt to provide you with the aid which will best serve your particular situation. It should be noted that grant money, which need not be repaid, is not limitless and although we would like to fill all the need with grants, it usually is impossible. We expect that a portion of your financial need will be filled by the Pell Grant program and all applicants are required to apply for it.
First Priority will be given to students who are continuously enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more units).
Second Priority will be given to students who are continuously enrolled as a three-quarter student (9 to 11.5 units).
Third Priority will be given to students who are continuously enrolled as
a half-time student ( 6 to 8.5 units).
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Financial Aid Appeals
If you feel that your financial aid award is insufficient, or if your
special circumstances require an exception to the Financial Aid Policy,
you may appeal your award. Make an appointment with the financial aid
staff, and present your request in writing explaining your appeal in
as much detail as possible. Appeals will not be considered after late
enrollment.
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Refusal of Financial Aid Award
If you decide not to accept the offer of financial aid, set up an appointment
with the Financial Aid Office staff. Your refusal of one type of financial
aid may affect your eligibility for other types of financial aid.
The Disbursement Schedule
After the student has been awarded and accepted financial aid, a schedule
of payment(s) will be arranged. The student will be advised as to the
actual disbursement dates. Students should be advised that they will
be expected to budget themselves accordingly.
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Refunds/Financial Aid Waivers
If subsequent to paying enrollment fees, a student becomes eligible for financial aid and receives an enrollment fee waiver, the student will automatically be mailed a full refund check according to the following schedule:
| Original enrollment fee payment made by means other than a personal check |
Refund mailed within a week of the date student receives enrollment fee waiver. |
| Original enrollment fee payment made by personal check |
Refund mailed 30 days after the date of the last enrolled unit(s) paid by personal check or within a week of the date student receives enrollment fee waiver, whichever is later. |
Details regarding the refund policy are available from the Cashiers Office or Admissions Office.
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