Links to Federal and State websites
The College and the Financial Aid Office do not review, control, or take responsibility for the contents of these sites.
Federal Student Aid Programs is a part of the U.S. Department of Education, its main responsibility is administering the Federal financial aid programs for college and university students. You can obtain information about federal aid programs through this website or by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-4-FED-AID (800-433-3243).
FAFSA on the Web was created by the U.S. Department of Education, allows you to enter your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Completing your FAFSA on the Web can save you approximately two weeks of processing time when compared to using the paper FAFSA. If you have general or technical questions about FAFSA on the Web you can call 800-801-0576 for assistance. You can still download the paper FAFSA as a PDF document. Remember, the paper FAFSA takes 7-14 days to process whereas the online application (with PIN signatures) takes 72 hours.
The U.S. Department of Education's PIN Registration Site allows a student to register for a PIN code. Similar to a Personal Identification Number you might have for your ATM or credit card, your PIN code from the Dept. of Education can be used to access a variety of federal aid websites. For example, your PIN code can be used in place of a signature for completing a FAFSA on the Web, or it can be used to access your student loan records with the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). You can contact PIN Customer Service at 800-801-0576 or TTY 800-511-5806.
The U.S. Department of Education's National Student Loan Data System allows a student to view information about federal financial aid they have received at all colleges they have attended. In order to access your information, you will need to register for a PIN (see information above regarding PIN Registration). For questions about a loan or grant, or for technical support, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-4-FED-AID (800-433-3243) or TDD 800-730-8913.
The Student Guide to Financial Aid is the federal government's best source of information on federal financial aid. The Student Guide is also available in print format in the Financial Aid Office at Glendale Community College. A Spanish version is also available. Online versions are PDF format and require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Select this link to download the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The Selective Service site allows you to register on-line. Registration is mandatory for almost all males between the ages of 18 and 25, and any males who are required to register must do so before receiving any form of federal or state financial aid. If you have questions regarding the Selective Service contact them at 847-688-6888.
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) administers the State of California's financial aid programs including Cal Grants and the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver. If you have questions about the state financial aid programs you can contact CSAC at 888-CA-GRANT (888-224-7268) or click on their logo the left.
Scholarshare is a tax deferred college savings plan designed to help California families save in order to meet the increasing costs of college. Contributions are federally tax-deferred and state tax-exempt. Scholarshare also has responsibility for coordinating the Governor's Scholarship program for eligible California students. Scholarshare can be contacted at 877-SAV-4-EDU (877-728-4338).
Students.Gov is a student gateway to information and services from the United States government. Online government information and services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Links to Other Important web sites
Information for borrowers, online services for students, and interactive real-time loan calculators. Also included in this link is an On-line Exit Counseling for Borrowers.
ECMC provides online financial planning information. This tools on this page can assist students by helping them take charge of the process by determining how much to borrow for college. It also helps students develop a budget based on their expected expenses and income.
Finaid! The SmartStudent™ Guide to Financial Aid was created by Mark Kantrowitz. This site contains a wide variety of general information about financial aid. Also, the site contains many links to free scholarship searches, universities, and other organizations related to higher education.
Peterson's website contains a lot of information about colleges, universities, financial aid and scholarships. Peterson's publishes a variety of books on college and financing your education.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus provides scholarships, a scholarship search, and other educational materials for Hispanic students in the United States. It was the intention of the founding five congressmen to develop educational programs and other activities that would increase the opportunities for Hispanics to participate in and contribute to the American political system.
EduPASS! The SmartStudent™ Guide to Studying in the USA was created by Mark Kantrowitz. This site contains information for students from other countries who plan to study at a college or university in the United States. The site offers in formation about admissions, financial aid, and other topics related to college life.
Loan Locator is an on line service offered by the National Student Clearinghouse. Through this website, you can track the holder or owner of your student loans.
The Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board websites offer a plethora of information regarding income tax law, forms, publications, and other related topics. The websites are invaluable during tax filing season as you can download many of the necessary tax forms from the internet.
Scholarship Search is a service provided by NextStudent. Through this website, you can search for scholarships using one of the largest scholarship search engines available today.
Disclaimer: Some websites to which the Financial Aid Office provide links are for the convenience of users and are not managed or maintained by Pasadena City College. The College and the Financial Aid Office do not review, control, or take responsibility for the contents of those sites.
