Feather River College Student Handbook & Day Planner

Financial Aid
The FRC Financial Aid Office assists students in obtaining funds to help meet
educational and living expenses while attending college.
How Do I Apply?
1. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on line at
www.FAFSA.gov
2. Once the Financial Aid Office receives the electronically processed financial
aid application from the federal processing center, it will be evaluated. The
Financial Aid Office will construct a preliminary financial aid package and it will
be sent to you. This package will include a preliminary award letter and will
also request additional supporting documentation.
3. You can print out the required forms and check the status of your financial aid
from your Student Portal, for assistance on how to do this, instructions are on
our website. www.frc.edu/financialaid/
What Is Available?
Fee Waiver for California Residents: Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waivers,
Dependents of Veterans Waiver… Eligible students may have a portion or
all enrollment fees waived; does not have to be repaid.
Grants: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant,
Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant; Cal Grants B and C, Student Support
Services Program…..Money based on financial need; does not have to
be repaid.
Scholarships: FRC Foundation, Academic Senate, Faculty Union, California
State Employee Association #712, Classified Senate, and several others
maintained on file….Money that may be awarded on merit and/or for
financial need; does not have to be repaid.
Work: Federal Work Study; various student employment opportunities on or off
campus….Money earned by the student working through the college,
generally for minimum wage.
Loans: Federal Direct Loans, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans,
Parent PLUS Loans (Loans for parents)….Money borrowed; must be
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