Important Notice!
Terms of Agreement for all financial aid funding.

Important Notice!
Please read this important notice on your financial aid.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Summer 2013 Pell Grant

Pell Grant eligibility for Summer 2013 will be determined by using any remaining Pell Grant eligibility from the 2012-13 award year. For example, if you were paid for full-time enrollment Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 you received 100% of your 2012-13 Pell Grant award and you have no remaining eligibility for Summer Pell Grant payment.

Students who have remaining eligibility for 2012-13 Pell Grant must come to our office or call at (760) 384-6221 for information. Summer payment is contingent upon enrollment in eligible units and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Summer Payment Request Form

What is Financial Aid

Financial aid consists of funds awarded to students to help meet their educational expenses. It can also provide students with the opportunity to earn money to help cover their expenses.

There are several types of aid offered at Cerro Coso College which are funded from federal and state agencies and private organizations. The major categories are:

  • SCHOLARSHIPS - Awards based on scholastic achievement and other criteria. These awards do not require repayment.
  • GRANTS - Awards based upon financial need. They do not require repayment.
  • LOANS - Awards which must be repaid, usually after leaving school. Most loans have low interest rates.
  • WORK STUDY - Opportunity to earn money for school through part-time employment.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov

There are many opportunities for funding your education. All students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal Application at FAFSA on the Web every year. Applying online is fast and easy.

Before you begin to apply - Important things to remember:

  • The Cerro Coso Title IV Federal School Code (010111) must be entered on your FAFSA so that your information will be transmitted to us electronically.
  • Apply for a pin at www.pin.ed.gov to sign electronically. Note parents of dependent students must also apply for a pin.

Apply for the Board of Governors Grant Fee Waiver (BOGW)

2013-2014 School Year

2012-2013 School Year

Mail BOGW Fee Waiver to:

Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
Cerro Coso Community College
3000 College Heights Blvd.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

If you still have questions after reviewing our website we encourage you to review our Financial Aid Handbook, which has detailed information about the Financial Aid Program and Resources at Cerro Coso Community College.