General Eligibility Requirements

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To qualify for federal financial aid, students generally must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen

• Hold a valid Social Security Number

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Be enrolled in a CCM-approved program of study

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress

• Be in good standing on any prior federal student loans or grants

• Register with Selective Service, if applicable (males ages 18–26)

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How to Apply for Financial Aid

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STEP 1: Create an FSA ID & password: Create Account | Federal Student Aid
Your username and password will serve as your legal signature on federal financial aid forms.

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STEP 2: Complete the FAFSA application.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov.

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-Apply Online for the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid “FAFSA”):

• CCM's official school code: 042930 ​

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-With CCM's school code your information will be sent directly to our Financial Aid Office. The Department of Education typically processes applications within a few business days and will email you a confirmation once it's done.

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STEP 3: Review Your Student Aid Report (SAR)
After processing, you'll receive a Student Aid Report summarizing your estimated eligibility for grants and loans. Review it carefully for accuracy (This is not your final award, just a summary of your information).

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STEP 4: Receive Your Aid Offer
Once you're accepted to CCM, our Financial Aid Office will review your file and prepare a personalized aid offer. You'll have the opportunity to accept, decline, or adjust any aid offered before it's finalized.

We recommend applying as early as possible, since some aid programs are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.​​​

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For more information contact: admissions@ccmla.edu

626-577-1751