Financial Aid Links
Financial Aid General Information Aid Links
Constitution Day
September 17th is Constitution Day! To find out more, visit this informative and interactive website. http://edsitement.neh.gov/ConstitutionDay/
FAFSA4caster
FAFSA4caster is a Department of Education site where you can estimate your eligibility for federal student aid, by providing some basic information.
California Student Aid Commission
The California Student Aid Commission's website can help you figure out what college really costs, and what you can afford. They offer expert advice, information, and interactive tools to help you navigate the financial aid maze and figure out how to pay the bill.
Webgrants for Students
You can use the Webgrants For Students website to make inquiries about your Cal Grant and/or Chafee Grant. This site will also allow you to view updates, make school changes, make address changes and post leave of absence requests.
California Dream Act
Starting January 1, 2013, AB540 students will be eligible to apply for state-funded student financial aid programs which include the Board of Governors Enrollment Fee waiver and starting 2013-14 the Cal Grant program. Click here for further information.
College Board
The College Board provides expert advice, information, and interactive tools to help you navigate the financial aid maze and figure out how to pay the bill. Many of the member colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools, and scholarship programs use the information collected on PROFILE to help them award nonfederal student aid funds.
National Student Loan Database System
You can use the National Student Loan Database System website to make inquiries about your Title IV loans and/or grants. This site displays information on loan and/or grant amounts, outstanding balances, loan statuses, and disbursements.
Cash for College
Cash for College is loaded with information about student financial aid.
FinAid
FinAid's custom calculators can help you figure out how much school will cost, how much you need to save and how much aid you'll need.
Selective Service System
If you're a male U.S. citizen, age 18 through 25 and applying for federal student financial aid, you must be registered with the U. S. Selective Service System.
Applying and Publications Links
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Go to this web site to apply for federal student financial aid! COC's Federal Title IV School Code: 008903
Federal Student Aid Pin Registration
Federal Student Aid PIN Registration to get your PIN number to apply for federal and state student financial aid.
Student Loan Links
Direct Loan Program
Click here to be directed to How to Apply for a Direct Loan.
Direct Loan Servicing Center and Borrower Services Department
Click here for Direct Loan Borrower Services. View your Direct Loan account information, consolidate, make a payment to your Direct Loan, and more.
ECMC
ECMC (formerly Edfund) provides information on student loan borrowing, budget calculators.
In School Deferment Request
Click here for the Federal Family Education Loan Program In School Deferment Request (most loans prior to 2010-11).
Click here for the Direct Loan In School Deferment Request (most loans on or after 2010-11).
Scholarship Links
Golden State ScholarShare
Student scholarship awards are invested in the Golden State ScholarShare Trust, California's college savings program until used to pay for higher education expenses.
Institutional Scholarship Program
This is an annual scholarship competition for College of the Canyons students ONLY. The online student scholarship application is available in February with a deadline in March.
Free Scholarship Searches
Free Scholarship Searches on our Scholarship website
Other Links
Low-Cost Student Health Insurance
College of the Canyons Health Center web page and to learn more about low-cost health insurance for students.