Apply for Financial Aid

Determine which application to fill out 

If you are a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizens, permanent resident or an asylee, T visa holder, parolee, or refugee, you may qualify for both federal and state aid.  You should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

If you are not a citizen or one of the other categories listed above, but you qualify for the California Nonresident Tuition Exemption as an AB 540 student, you may qualify for state aid. You can complete a California Dream Act Application (CADAA).   

5 Easy Steps to Apply for Financial Aid 

  1. Apply Online
    Students should complete the FAFSA or CADAA and include one or more of the LACCD college codes below.  You will receive an email to your LACCD account after the college receives your application.
     
    School Code
    East Los Angeles College 001222
    Los Angeles City College 001223
    Los Angeles Harbor College 001224
    Los Angeles Mission College 012550
    Los Angeles Pierce College 001226
    Los Angeles Southwest College 007047
    Los Angeles Trade-Technical College 001227
    Los Angeles Valley College 001228
    West Los Angeles College 008596

     

  2. View your To-Do List
    On the Student Portal check your “To-Do list” for any items that may be required to process your application.
  3. Submit Forms Online
    You can complete tasks, upload documents, and electronically sign your forms online.  All documents must be completed before your file can be reviewed.
    East Los Angeles College
    Los Angeles City College
    Los Angeles Harbor College
    Los Angeles Mission College
    Los Angeles Pierce College
    Los Angeles Southwest College
    Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
    Los Angeles Valley College
    West Los Angeles College
  4. Select Your Refund Preference
    Select how you want your funds delivered with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc., you will receive instructions in your LACCD email once you enroll in at least one class. This is a one-time only process.  
  5. View Your Awards
    Check your award status on the Student Portal.