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Financial Aid

Financial Aid Steps

 Step One: Apply for Financial Aid

Which application is right for you, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA)?

Apply Using the FAFSA Apply Using the CADAA

You are eligible to complete the FAFSA if you are a:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
  • Eligible non-citizen
  • T Visa holder
  • Undocumented
  • Have a valid or expired DACA
  • U Visa Holders
  • Have Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
  • Meet AB 540, SB 2000, SB 68                            











The FAFSA/CA Dream Act (CADAA) priority Cal Grant deadline is March 2nd of every year. However, students may always apply after the priority deadline.

To successfully complete a FAFSA/CA Dream Act you will need the following:

  • Personal information: full name, email, phone number, SSN (if you have one) etc.
  • A-Registration Number: (for non-U.S. citizens)
  • Income tax returns: 1040 forms and appropriate schedules, W-2, and any other records of income
  • Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
  • Untaxed Income information (if applicable)

* If you are a dependent student (in accordance with the Department of Education guidelines) you must also provide your parent(s) (including a step-parent) or spouse's information if you are Independent.

Important things to remember:

  • Make sure to include the Federal School Code (Las Positas College: 030357 ) and provide accurate income information.
  • Make sure that you electronically sign your FAFSA by using your FSA ID.
  • For CA Dream Act applicants, your parent will need to sign your application via a Parent PIN.

Step 2 : Review your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) or CADAA Summary

Read your Student Aid Report (FSS) at the end of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  • Review for accuracy, and make corrections as needed on FAFSA or CA Dream Act website before you submit documents online.

Step 3: Complete your Financial Aid File - Verify My Application

Check required documents via CLASS-Web. Click on the "Financial Aid" tab to view your Financial Aid requirements for the appropriate Financial Aid year. If you need assistance uploading your forms, please email our office or stop by during our drop in hours to speak to an advisor.

  • All documents are processed in the order that they are received. Allow 4-6 weeks to have your verification documents processed.

Step 4: Check your Financial Aid Award and Eligibility Online

All students receive financial aid email alerts via Zonemail. Students should always check their CLASS-Web account to view eligibility and award information. Visit CLASS-Web.

  • Students who have applied for financial aid, completed their file, and see an awards package on their CLASS-Web account must carefully read the Terms and Conditions. 
    • Step 1: Log-in to CLASS-Web and select the "Financial Aid" tab
    • Step 2: Select "My Eligibility"
    • Step 3: Select "Student Requirements"
    • Step 4: Select Award Year
    • Step 5: Select "FinAid Terms & Conditions"

Please read Important Financial Aid Policies to Know and how to keep your financial aid.

Step 5: Select your Refund Preference with BankMobile

FAFSA applicants will receive instructions on how to select a 'refund' preference with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.

Returning students at Las Positas College: your refund will be delivered according to the refund preference you set up in the previous year(s).

If you are having trouble setting up your 'refund' preference, please see BankMobile Disbursements page.

CA Dream Act applicants will get a refund check from the District Office, if eligible.

Step 6: Maintain your Financial Aid Eligibility

Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):

  • Federal regulations require that a student receiving federal financial aid make satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the standards set by the federal government and the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (CLPCCD). Application of these requirements include all terms of enrollment, whether or not aid was awarded or received.
  • Students who fail to meet the SAP requirements of GPA or 67% Completion Rate for the first time will be automatically placed in a Warning Status for one (1) term. They are expected to meet SAP requirements by the end of that term, or will be placed on financial aid disqualification.

To check your SAP status on CLASS-Web follow the steps below:

  • Step 1: Log-in to CLASS-Web and select the "Financial Aid" tab
  • Step 2: Select "My Eligibility"
  • Step 3: Select "Academic Progress"
  • Step 4: Select Aid Year

Re-apply for Financial Aid every year before the March 02 Cal Grant deadline.

Why doesn't LPC have my financial aid application yet?

Reasons may be:

  • You have NOT completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or DREAM Act Application or you may have completed the incorrect aid year
  • You have NOT entered our College/ Federal School Code (030357) in your submitted FAFSA or DREAM Act Application
  • You have completed your FAFSA but we have NOT received it. It takes approximately 7-10 days after your FAFSA submission for us to retrieve your information (The DREAM Act Application takes much longer.)