Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Forms

Every academic year you attend, you must submit a FAFSA. FAFSA is usually available on October 1. The deadline to complete the FAFSA is June 30 of the current academic year (e.g. June 30, 2024, is the deadline to file a FAFSA for the 2023-2024 academic year).

Requirements and forms may change from year to year. Be sure to follow the process and use the specific form for the correct school year.

*2024/2025 FAFSA Application will become available before December 31st 2023.

MCCCD Financial Aid Forms

MCCCD Financial Aid Forms

Non-Aid Year Specific Financial Aid Forms

Form Processing Time

Consortium Agreement
(for students looking to receive financial aid for classes offered at a different college)

Can I receive financial aid at more than one college? (video)

5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times
Revision Request 5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times

Citizenship Affirmation

Are international students eligible to receive state or federal financial aid?

5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times

In-school Deferment Request

What is loan deferment and loan forbearance? (video)

5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times
In-school Deferment Request (Spanish) 5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times
Foreign High School Completion 5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times
Progress / GPA 5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times
MTF Appeal 5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times

2023-2024 Financial Aid Forms

Form Processing Time
Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose 5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times

Unusual Enrollment History Appeal

5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times
Unusual Enrollment History Reinstatement Request 5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times
Homeless Independent Request 5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times
Request for Independent Status 5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times
Loan Discharged due to Disability 5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times
Parental Data Override 5-7 business days
*up to 14 business days during peak times

GCC Specific Forms

Form Name or Reason: Information on form and submission links:

SECURE DOCUMENT SUBMISSIONS

Secure Document Submissions - To provide required documents upon request.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL LOAN FUNDS (RALF)

Request for Additional Loan Funds Form - Fill out this form to request an additional Unsubsidized federal student loan. Your request must be received no later than 15 business days before your latest class's end date.

Take caution when you submit your request, as you must read each step to better understand the risks of borrowing more funds. Please visit the Student Loan Borrower Information Page for additional resources and information.

SPECIAL
CIRCUMSTANCES

Student Request for Special Circumstances (2023-2024) – fill out this form if you had any recent changes to income compared to your 2023/2024 FAFSA.

Parent Request for Special Circumstances (2023-2024) – fill out this form if your parent had any recent changes to income compared to your dependent’s 2023/2024 FAFSA.

Please note:  You will be required to provide 2022 signed Tax Returns and other equivalent documents, depending on your situation.  Please have them ready to upload prior to filling out the respective form.

SHORT PLAN
COURSE LIST

Short Program Plan Course List  - Meet with a GCC Academic Advisor and list courses needed to complete your program that is categorized as a Short Plan.

RESTRICTED COURSE LIST  ADDENDUM

Restricted Course List Addendum - Meet with a GCC Academic Advisor and submit only when it has become necessary to modify your approved:

  • Maximum Time Frame Restricted Course List (RCL).

         or

  • Short Plan Certificate/Occupational Course List (CCL).