Financial Aid

Assisting students in receiving a college education

Welcome to Financial Aid

We know that paying for college is a big challenge. That is why we are here to help you take advantage of all financial resources that are available.

Do not be intimidated by the process. The state of California, federal government, and Los Medanos College wants you to succeed. Read on for information on how to apply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Upcoming Workshops/Events

Financial Aid Online Orientation

Financial Aid Evening Lab

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Online Module

Loan Workshop  

HS Diploma/GED/Pell Grant Workshop

FA Awareness Day  (Pittsburg)

FA Awareness Day (Brentwood)

Cash for College:
Awakening the Dream
8th Annual Dreamers Conference


SPRING 2019

You may submit Financial Aid Appeals and Loan Applications at any point throughout the semester up until the established deadline for the term. NOTE: Financial Aid Appeals and Loan Applications will be collected, but not processed until grades from the previous term have been posted by the Admissions & Records Office.

Important Deadlines – SPRING  2019

*Students are responsible for meeting all deadlines advertised below. All Financial Aid correspondences are sent to students’ Insite email. Students are advised to check their emails and WebAdvisor frequently, in regards to their Financial Aid Status.

All Appeals (Excess Units and FA Suspension)

 April 08, 2019
SAP Online Quiz April 08, 2019

Direct Loans

*All requested documents and Loan Workshop must be completed by the following Deadline Date.

April 08, 2019
CA Promise Grant (formerly BOG Fee Waiver) May 24, 2019
FAFSA Application 2018-2019 June 30, 2019

2018 -2019 Financial Aid Document

If you are required to submit additional paperwork to determine your eligibility for financial aid, we strongly encourage you to complete the process in a timely manner.  All issues and/or documents stated in your Missing Information Checklist (MICL) posted to Insite Portal, must be resolved and/or submitted to the LMC Financial Aid Office by the Summer Payment Document Deadline publicized on the  Financial Aid Payment Calendar (September 6, 2019).  Applicants who fail to provide documentation within the specified time period will not be packaged or awarded aid.

 

Steps To Apply for Financial Aid

Step 1: Apply (Beginning October 1st) Complete and submit the FAFSA or CA Dream Act application and verified Cal Grant GPA. Step 2: Check your InSite Portal student email account for further instructions. Step 3: Complete required documents, as listed on your checklist on InSite Portal. If you don’t have required documents, check your Financial Aid Award Letter. You may have an Award Package waiting!
Step 4: Submit your forms/ documents to the Office of Financial Aid Step 5: Check your InSite Portal for your updated Award Letter and wait for the next check disbursement date. Step 6: Check the Financial Aid Disbursement Schedule Complete and submit the FAFSA or CA Dream Act application and verified Cal Grant GPA.

Financial Aid Lab Hours

Pittsburg

The Financial Aid Lab, located in the Financial Aid Office, Room 309 in the Student Services Center.

At the lab you can receive assistance with:

  • Creating a FSA ID and password
  • New FAFSA/CA Dream Act or
  • Renewals
  • New Email Access
  • Adding School Code
  • Insite for Financial Aid

 

 

 

FALL 2018 Lab Hours
December 10-December 19
Tuesday                 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday         10:00 am - 12:00 pm

SPRING 2019 Lab Hours
January 7-January 18
Tuesday                  2:00 pm -4:00 pm
Wednesday          10:00 am-12:00 pm

January 22-February 8
Tuesday                    2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Wednesday            10:00 am-12:00 pm
Thursday                  10:00 am-12:00 pm

February 11-May 24
Tuesday                 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday         10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Special Wednesday Evening Hours
January 16                5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
February  20             5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
March 20                   5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
April 17                        5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
May 15                         5:00 pm - 6:00 pm