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Financial Aid
Forms
ATTENTION TO ALL STUDENTS:
You can easily check your Financial aid status and see your to-do list of needed Financial Aid docuements or verification itemes by logging into your account in the Student Portal, the student registration system, the same system that you use to enroll in classes https://myportal.sdccd.edu. Once logged in, click view financial aid. The information listed there is applicable and up to date. You can determine what forms or verifications are necessary to complete your file and see all emails and notifications by clicking on the notifications banner on the College Student Dashboard. Select "View Your Financial Aid" if your file is complete to see if you have been determined eligible for any Financial Aid awards. Using The Portal you may never have to wait in line again!
Do Not Send Sensitive Data in Email
You need to be aware that there is a risk that someone could intercept your information. This can be particularly important if the data you are sending contains personal, sensitive or financial information.
Please follow the instructions below when emailing the Financial Aid Office:
- DO NOT submit via email any documents that have any Social Security Numbers (SSN) on them.
- DO NOT submit via email any sensitive data documents such as but NOT LIMITED to State Driver’s License or State Identification card, Passport Card, US Passport or Military Identification etc.
- DO NOT submit via emial picture of documents with any SSN or sensitive data.
- DO NOT submit via eamil any State or Federal Tax documents.
***San Diego Mesa College cannot be held responsible for any personal, sensitive or financial information you send via email ***
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Note: If you withdraw from ALL of your classes, you will be required to repay a portion of the Financial Aid funds that you receive.
Forms Notes:
- Please allow 24-48 hours for any faxed document to be received and posted. If you fax on Thursday afternoon it may be up to the following Tuesday before you will see a change on The Portal. Please see office hours.
- Please be sure that the student name and CSID number are clearly written on each page sent. You should also include a cover page with your Name and CSID # for each fax you send.
- Please DO NOT fax, email or mail multiple copies or select more than one submission option for the same document unless instructed to do so.
- Many forms and sensitive items can be submitted electronically. First, Download, complete and sign the form you wish to submit from the links below, then navigate to Submit Form Online link. Once you are on the submission page, Select Forms/Applications then Financial Aid Form/Verification. Fill in the submission page to identify the document that you will be submitting. NOTE: Make sure the form you select to submit matches the completed PDF form you are attaching. Be sure to attach all supporting documentation as well.
- Please DO NOT send emails with forms attached to any staff member in the financial aid office. The email server is not encrypted and therefore it's not safe/secure to email anything with private confidential information. Any attached documents will be deleted. PLEASE NOTE: Mesa College can not be held responsible for any damages you may incure as a result of sending documents via email.
- Due to privacy regulations, if you wish to speak to someone in the Finacial Aid office regarding your record, you must have a password onfile. For a Password Form click here or under General Forms below.
- Students who need a Social Service or Housing form completed; Please turn the form in at the Financial Aid office front counter. The form will be completed and ready for pick-up in 48 hours.
General Forms |
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CAMPUS OF RECORD (COR College of Record) Change Request. **** To change your COR, you must first add SD Mesa College [001275] to your current aid year FAFSA [Mesa is not already listed on your FAFSA]. You then need to submit a signed statement indicating the College [Mesa] you want to permanently change to the FA Office or Submit PDF Form Online. Please include in your statement your Name, CSID# and Semester you would like the change effective and when you added Mesa to your FAFSA. NOTE: Your COR should match the SDCCD Campus of your academic plan. Once changed it can not be changed back for the remainder of the academic year [Fall, Spring, Summer].
****BE ADVISED THAT COR CHANGES ARE TIME SENSITIVE AND MAY NOT BE PERMITTED IF THE STUDENT FILE HAS ALREADY BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL/STATE AID at CITY or MIRAMAR College. |
Password Request Form for Financial Aid Students. 1. Download Password Form 2. Print and complete form 3. Sign the form then 4. Submit Form Online to send your request form with a visible copy [FRONT and BACK] of your valid Government Photo ID showing your signature (excluding Military ID). |
Standards of Satisfactory of Academic Progress |
Third Party Authorization-Release of Student Records. This form can only be completed by the student. In order for the Release form to be accepted, the student must also submit the Password Request Form for Financial Aid Students with a copy of valid Photo ID. Download, complete and sign the Password Request form then click Submit Form Online to send the completed form with a visible copy [FRONT and BACK] of your valid Government Photo ID showing your signature (excluding Military ID). The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC & 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records, both financial and academic. For the student’s protection, FERPA generally limits, with certain exceptions, release of student information without the student’s explicit written consent. In order to release information concerning your financial aid, your authorization and password is needed. |
PLEASE NOTE: You can Submit Forms Online or mail completed forms and any necessary supporting documentation [unless otherwise
noted] to:
San Diego Mesa College Financial Aid Office. 7250 Mesa College Drive, I-107, San Diego, CA 92111 or by fax to 1 (619) 388 – 2824
FORMS LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY SCHOOL YEAR.
Additional verification items that can Submit Online. Please DO NOT fax, email or mail multiple copies or select more than one submission option for the same document unless instructed to do so.
- DD-214
- Driver's License
- Foster Youth or Ward of the Court Verification, and Legal Guardianship Court Documents with written statment from appointed guardien
- Marriage Certificate
- Medical/Doctor's Information/Form
- Naturalizaion Papers, US Passport or US Passport card for Proof of Citizenship
- Selective Service Confirmation, including [if necessary] Alien Registration Card, Foreign Passport, I-94, etc.
- SSN Card
2023-2024 Academic Year FORMS aCACEMIC YEAR JULY 1, 2023 THRU JUNE 30, 2024 |
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(For Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024) As of October 1, 2022, You can submit your 2023-2024 FAFSA and renewal applications using 2021 income information. Please be aware that the 2023-2024 application is applicable to the Fall 2023, Spring 2024, & Summer 2024 semesters. You are encouraged to apply early. If you apply early, you should expect to receive your first response from SD Mesa College Financial Aid approximately April-May 2023. In the interim, you may receive automated notices indicating the application was submitted successfully, or that you may need to make necessary corrections before the school can download and process the FAFSA. Please visit https://fafsa.gov/ to fill in your FAFSA on-line. - Be Sure your Name, Date of Birth and SSN are correctly entered on your admissions record and match your Social Security Card and FAFSA or SD Mesa College will not be able to receive your FAFSA. - Para completar la aplicación visite la página del web https://fafsa.gov/ y escoja la forma del año 23-24. Favor de contestar todas las preguntas correctamente para evitar retrasos innecesarios. |
Appeal Submission Windows: Fall 2023 Semester –7/24/2023 thru 12/01/2023 Spring 2024 Semester – 11/13/2023 thru 5/10/2024 Summer 2024 Sessions – 5/13/2024 thru 7/26/2024 Please DO NOT fax, email or mail multiple copies or select more than one submission option for the same document unless instructed to do so. |
Asset Verfication (2023-24) not required for most students. Students will be notified individually if this form is needed. |
CCPG (California College Promise Grant ) 2023-24 [ Formerly BOGW] ~DOWNLOADABLE FORM AVAILABLE DURING THE FOLLOWING WINDOW PERIODS ONLY: FALL 2023: 7/24/2023 - 9/01/23, SPRING 2024: 11/13/23-2/15/24, SUMMER 2024: 5/6/2024-6/30/2024. - Be Sure your SSN or ITIN is correctly listed on your admissions record. - It is best to fill in a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov or CA Dream Act Application to have your eligibility for CCPG eligibility determined. Please DO NOT fax, email or mail multiple copies or select more than one submission option for the same document unless instructed to do so.
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Dependency Petition (2023-24). Dependency Petition – Renewal (2023-24) [for students who have submitted a Dependency Petition to the SD Mesa College Financial Aid Office during prior academic year(s)]. - Income Certification for Independent Students (2023-24) [for students petitioning for Independency with no income sources during 2021] - Verification Worksheet-Independent Student/Spouse 2023-24) (Indep Verification Worksheet ) [for students petitioneing for Independency who had income form work during 2020] You can Download, complete, sign then Submit Online HERE with all necessary documentation. Please DO NOT fax, email or mail multiple copies or select more than one submission option for the same document unless instructed to do so. |
High School Verification Information Sheet, for ATB mismatch |
Homeless Youth Verification (2023-24) Download, complete, sign then Submit Online HERE. |
Household Size Confirmation (2023-24)(Dependent Confirmation ) You can Download, complete, sign then Submit Online HERE. Please DO NOT fax, email or mail multiple copies or select more than one submission option for the same document unless instructed to do so. |
Income Reduction Request (2023-24) MUST INCLUDE: + IRS Tax Return Transcript(s) [external link] 2022 [and 2023 if submitting after 12/01/2023] and + FOR INDEPENDENT STUDENT: Verification Worksheet-Independent Student/Spouse 2023-24) (Indep Verification Worksheet ) or + FOR PARENT(s) of Dependent Student: Dependent Student Verification Worksheet 2023-24
Please DO NOT fax, email or mail multiple copies or select more than one submission option for the same document unless instructed to do so. Income Reduction Request Deadlines (due by Noon) on the dates below or by your last day of attendance for the semester, whichever comes first; Fall 2023: 12/01/2023, Spring 2024: 5/10/2024, Summer 2024: 7/26/2024 |
Loan Request PARENT - PLUS (2023-24) (EXTERNAL LINK)
Loan Requests - STUDENT 1. SUBSIDIZED Loan (2023-24) Can not be sent electronically. Printable PDF form for student borrowers who have not already accepted an electronic loan offer in the student portal or student borrowers who have been instructed to submit the paper form. 1. Download 2. Complete form 3. Sign in blue ink 4. mail in the complete form to Mesa College - Financial Aid Office I4-107 7250 Mesa College Dr. San Diego Ca 92111, or drop off at the Financial Aid Office. 2. UNSUBSIDIZED Loan (2023-24) Can not be sent electronically. Printable PDF form for student borrowers. 1. Download 2. Complete form 3. Sign in blue ink 4. mail in the complete form to Mesa College - Financial Aid Office I4-107 7250 Mesa College Dr. San Diego Ca 92111, or drop off at the Financial Aid Office front counter. -To process a student loan, students must complete a FAFSA, Entrance Counseling and EMPN AND as of July 1, 2013 ALL student borrowers will be required to submit an Official Student Education Plan. Please see Counseling for more information about getting a Student Academic Educational Plan.)
Please see Deadline Dates.
Please DO NOT fax, email or mail multiple copies or select more than one submission option for the same document unless instructed to do so. |
2022-23 VERIFICATION FORMS
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VETERANS and ACTIVE MILITARY |
Please DO NOT fax, email or mail multiple copies or select more than one submission option for the same document unless instructed to do so. |
Your and/or Your Spouse 2021 Tax Return Transcript Form IRS AND/OR W2s [external link] - YES, 2021 is the correct tax year to submit for the 2023/2024 academic year Financial Aid. If you have had a change of income that you believe to be a result of extenuating circumstances, please review the Income Reduction Request form posted above, or contact the Financial Aid Office for more information regarding this possible option. Submit Online HERE. |
Parent(s) 2021 Tax Return Transcript Form IRS AND/0R W2s [external link] - YES, 2021 is the correct tax year to submit for the 2023/2024 academic year Financial Aid. If you have had a change of income that you believe to be a result of extenuating circumstances, please review the Income Reduction Request form posted above, or contact the Financial Aid Office for more information regarding this possible option. Submit Online HERE. |
Student Written/Signed Statement - Upload your signed, dated written student statement: Please be sure to include your Student ID # on each page. |
Parent Written/Signed Statement - Upload your parent signed, dated written statement. Please be sure to include your Student's Name and SDCCD ID # on each page. |
Some tax filers may be able to see a PRINTABLE PDF tax return transcript on-line or to order a copy to be MAILED to your address on record with IRS to submit to the Financial Aid office. CLICK HERE for more information.
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