Types of Aid

Financial Aid Process Overview:
In order to treat all students equitable, standardized budgets have been established and are applied to all applicants. Typical expenses for an academic year for a California resident living with parents to attend a Yuba Community College District campus are:

The application form preferred for Financial Aid is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Program (FAFSA) for all financial aid programs. In order to determine "need" for financial aid funds, taxable and nontaxable income information is necessary. Award funds are made based on this need. Income, assets, debts, size of family, and number of family members in college are important factors considered in the calculation. This information is reported on the application form and forwarded to the central processor for further processing. Supporting documentation is required by the Financial Aid Office.

State Aid:

• Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW)

Federal Aid:

• PELL Grant
• Scholarships