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Financial aid is money that students may use to help cover the cost of their education that is made available by federal and state governments, as well as public and private organizations in the form of grants, fee waivers, part-time employment, loans, and scholarships. The funds are available to make it possible for students to continue their education beyond high school, even if they and their families cannot meet the full cost of attending college. The basis for such assistance is the belief that the students (and their contributors) have the primary responsibility for meeting their educational costs. 

Financial aid such as grants, fee waivers, work study, and scholarships are forms of aid that do not need to be paid back under the condition that the student retains their eligibility throughout the semester.  

Loans are a form of financial aid available for students that need to be repaid and accrue interest over time. We recommend students to exhaust all free financial aid options before considering a loan. Review our .

Most importantly, apply early to avoid the financial aid application processing rush. We highly recommend that you keep a copy of all the documents used to complete the financial aid application, such as tax returns, W-2s, permanent residency, etc. The Financial Aid Office may request that you prove (verify) any information that you and/or your contributors reported on your financial aid application.

Delays in the processing of financial aid can be avoided by accurately completing the initial application.  

In addition, regularly check your student email and respond to your campus correspondence.

Financial Aid disbursements are electronically delivered via the My91¹û¶³ÖÆƬ³§ Card process. In order to activate your My91¹û¶³ÖÆƬ³§ Card, it is important that the mailing address in the Admissions Office is up to date. Students must first receive an Award Notification from the Financial Aid Office before they can expect to receive disbursements. Federal Pell Grants are typically paid twice a semester. Other grants, scholarships, and loans are typically paid once a semester. Work-Study earnings are paid every two weeks. Financial aid recipients may also request to have their funds electronically transferred to their savings or checking bank accounts as an option through the refund selection process. Visit for more information. 

If you have not created a BankMobile account and need to select your refund preference, you can visit  and request a code to set up your account. You must provide your student email address, student ID number, and the school's name (Los Angeles Community College District).