(Need help paying for college? Fill out the free FAFSA Form HERE!)
Thank you for considering Merritt College for your educational goals! The Financial Aid Office makes every effort to assist students who are enrolled and are eligible for financial assistance. We want to make sure you understand all the financial aid options available to you and the steps to become successful. To become more familiar with Financial Aid, go to our list of Frequently Asked Questions before you start. For more detailed information, download the Peralta Community College District’s 2016-2017 Student Financial Aid Handbook
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Workshop
Thursday, June 29, 2017, 4-5 p.m.
Student Lounge, R-110
SAP workshops are MANDATORY for all students that would like to appeal.
Your appeal will not be considered if you do not attend. You may register at the Merritt College Financial Aid Office or by calling (510) 436-2465.
*Date and time subject to change. Notification will be sent by e-mail.
*Your application will be considered INCOMPLETE and may be DENIED if you do not attend the entire hour
*Attendance does not guarantee approval of appeal.
Please arrive early and on-time, students that are late will not be accepted.
Summer Direct Loan Informational Workshop
Thursday, June 29, 2017, 11-12 a.m.
Student Lounge, R-110
DEADLINE for LOANS IS JULY 5, 2017
In-Person Direct Loan Entrance Counseling is REQUIRED for all students that would like to apply for a Direct Loan. You must register at the Financial Aid Office or by calling (510) 436-2465. Loan applications will be distributed at the end of the session.
Section 479A(c) of the Higher Education Act permits the financial aid administrator to refuse to certify a loan or to certify the loan for a lower amount. (The authority to refuse to certify a loan is also provided in sections 428H(a)(2)(A) and 454(a)(1)(C) of the Higher Education Act, in the sections relating to FFELP and FDSLP.)
*Date and time subject to change. Notification will be sent by e-mail.
*Your application will be considered INCOMPLETE and may be DENIED if you do not attend the entire hour
*Attendance does not guarantee approval of Direct Loan Application.
Please arrive early and on-time, students that are late will not be accepted.
Need Help with your Financial Aid Application?
Need Help with your Financial Aid Application?
FINANCIAL AID & DREAM ACT WORKSHOPS
WHEN: EVERY THURSDAY FROM 1PM-3PM
WHERE: R-113 with Phasasha Pharr
If you have not already applied to Merritt College, you can do so now by filling out an application here. Through this process, you will be given log-in information for your own student Passport account, which will send all Merritt communications to you, including all financial aid-related notifications.
Step 1: Fill out the FAFSA Form by Deadline
If you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA Form) online. The deadline to apply for most financial aid options is March 2 for the following Fall semester. If you miss the March 2 deadline, you can still apply for Fee Waivers, Pell Grants and Loans by filling out the FAFSA.
–If you are an undocumented AB540 student, complete the California Dream Act application. (See information here.)
–For one-on-one assistance with any application, please visit the Financial Aid Computer Lab in the R Building, Room 108. The FAFSA form covers only one academic year (Fall, Spring, and Summer), and you will need to reapply the next year.
Step 2: Check your Student Email on Passport.
About two weeks after you submit your application online, the Financial Aid Office will send a follow-up email to your Passport account with a list of things you need to do. In most cases, there will be missing documents that the Financial Aid Office requires.
Step 3: Visit the Financial Aid Counter to Submit Documents
After you have printed, gathered, and completed all documentation listed, visit the Financial Aid Office in the Student Services (R) Building during drop-in hours to submit your forms.
Step 4: Check for Your Award Letter
The results of your FAFSA application will be sent by email to your Passport email account approximately 4-6 weeks after your submission to the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid grant award amounts are based on full-time (12 units or more) enrollment for the semester and pro-rated for less time. Once awarded, a financial aid check will be mailed to you on the next scheduled disbursement date.
Step 5: Make an Appointment with a Counselor.
Once you have determined that you will be getting financial aid and have successfully applied to Merritt College, meet with a counselor to start working on a Student Educational Plan plan and taking the required Assessment/Orientation to determine your math and English placement. Then you will be ready to register for classes right here!
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (510) 436-2465.
Understanding the New BOG Fee Waiver Changes
Students must:
If a student is placed on academic or progress probation for two consecutive primary terms, they will lose eligibility for the BOG Fee Waiver and enrollment priority if their GPA falls below cumulative 2.0 for two consecutive primary terms.
If you have not already applied to Merritt College, you can do so now by filling out an application here. Through this process, you will be given log-in information for your own student Passport account, which will send all Merritt communications to you, including all financial aid-related notifications.
Step 1: Fill out the FAFSA Form by Deadline
If you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA Form) online. The deadline to apply for most financial aid options is March 2 for the following Fall semester. If you miss the March 2 deadline, you can still apply for Fee Waivers, Pell Grants and Loans by filling out the FAFSA.
–If you are an undocumented AB540 student, complete the California Dream Act application. (See information here.)
–For one-on-one assistance with any application, please visit the Financial Aid Computer Lab in the R Building, Room 108. The FAFSA form covers only one academic year (Fall, Spring, and Summer), and you will need to reapply the next year.
Step 2: Check your Student Email on Passport.
About two weeks after you submit your application online, the Financial Aid Office will send a follow-up email to your Passport account with a list of things you need to do. In most cases, there will be missing documents that the Financial Aid Office requires.
Step 3: Visit the Financial Aid Counter to Submit Documents
After you have printed, gathered, and completed all documentation listed, visit the Financial Aid Office in the Student Services (R) Building during drop-in hours to submit your forms.
Step 4: Check for Your Award Letter
The results of your FAFSA application will be sent by email to your Passport email account approximately 4-6 weeks after your submission to the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid grant award amounts are based on full-time (12 units or more) enrollment for the semester and pro-rated for less time. Once awarded, a financial aid check will be mailed to you on the next scheduled disbursement date.
Step 5: Make an Appointment with a Counselor.
Once you have determined that you will be getting financial aid and have successfully applied to Merritt College, meet with a counselor to start working on a Student Educational Plan plan and taking the required Assessment/Orientation to determine your math and English placement. Then you will be ready to register for classes right here!
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (510) 436-2465.
Understanding the New BOG Fee Waiver Changes
Students must:
If a student is placed on academic or progress probation for two consecutive primary terms, they will lose eligibility for the BOG Fee Waiver and enrollment priority if their GPA falls below cumulative 2.0 for two consecutive primary terms.
Financial Aid Office:
Location: Building R-113
Phone: 510-436-2465
Email: merfinaid@peralta.edu
Financial Aid Officer
Phasasha Pharr
ppharr@peralta.edu
(510) 434-3947
Financial Aid Specialist
Alyson Hunter
ahunter@peralta.edu
(510) 436-2486
Financial Aid Specialist
Sahra Omar
saomar@peralta.edu
(510) 434-3946
Financial Aid Specialist
Pauline Pang-Sagara
psagara@peralta.edu
(510) 436-2466
Financial Aid Specialist
Antonia Andrew
aandrew@peralta.edu
(510) 436-2695
