Financial Aid
Welcome to the Southwestern College Financial Aid Office
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone. The Financial Aid Office at Southwestern College is here to help you explore your options — from grants and scholarships to fee waivers, loans, and work-study.
Our team is here as your partner to help you find what works for you and guide you through the process.
Financial aid at Southwestern College is awarded without discrimination based on age, sex, race, religion, national origin, or disability, in accordance with Board Policy 3410 on Nondiscrimination.
Southwestern College offers several financial aid programs to assist students with their educational expenses to avoid financial barriers that might prevent them from attaining their goals.
It is recommended that students consider the total cost of education (fees, books and supplies, room and board, personal expenses, living expenses, and transportation) when enrolling in college. You are strongly encouraged to plan since financial aid does not always cover all your educational needs.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
You must first complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The FAFSA is the main application and is completed by most students. The CADAA is for students who do not qualify to complete the FAFSA. The SWC School Code is 001294. Step-by-step instructions can be found on the Applying for Aid page.
Note on the California Community College Promise Grant: You must complete either the FAFSA or CADAA to apply for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG), which helps cover enrollment fees. Do NOT use the CCCApply application to apply for the CCPG.
Financial Aid Workshops
Our Financial Aid staff are here to help you complete your FAFSA or Dream Act application during our Super Tuesday events!
| Location: | 68-106 (Student Services Center) |
| Dates: | Every Tuesday |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. |
Drop in during these times to get one-on-one help. See you there!
For more information please contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@swccd.edu
Types of Financial Aid
Southwestern College offers several types of aid to help you pay for school. Grants are money you do not have to pay back, usually based on financial need. Scholarships are awards based on grades, skills, or background. Work-study programs let you earn money through part-time jobs while attending school. Loans are money you borrow and must repay with interest. The college also offers [fee waivers, tuition help, and other assistance] through programs like SWC Cares and EOPS. Our Types of Financial Aid page contains full details and eligibility requirements for all of the different programs.
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Southwestern Community College has not and will not engage in fraudulent and unduly aggressive recruiting techniques on or off military installations. Furthermore, the institution has not and will not misrepresent, provide payment of incentive compensation for recruitment or any other benefit to the institution, or fail to meet State authorization requirements, consistent with the regulations issued by the Department of Education (34 C.F.R. 668.71-668.75, 668.14, and 600.9).
Southwestern College refrains from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, or engage in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service member enrollments.