Office of Financial Aid

You can afford to attend Fullerton College!

No matter what your financial situation looks like, Fullerton College has a financial aid program to help you achieve your educational goals.

APPLY for financial aid today!

We encourage all eligible students to apply for financial aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA), whichever is applicable to the student. The 2026-2027 FAFSA and CADAA forms are now open. (Which Is The Correct Application For You – FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application?) Students are welcome to stop by our Financial Aid Computer Lab for in-person assistance during our open business hours.

Federal Aid Changes

Recent federal legislation has introduced significant changes to student financial aid. Under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTCA), formerly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3/H.R. 1), signed into law in July 2025, federal aid eligibility and borrowing limits are being updated for both students and parent borrowers. Because federal aid is increasingly aligned with educational outcomes and future earning potential, students are encouraged to choose an academic and career pathway early and complete their program in a timely manner. Doing so may help preserve eligibility for federal aid if they later pursue a bachelor’s degree or graduate-level education. Most federal student aid changes included in the legislation will become effective on July 1, 2026. Visit the Federal Aid Changes section of our website for more details.

You can apply for financial aid in 5 easy steps!

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How to check your financial aid status

To check on the status of your financial aid and to see what documents are required, login to myGateway. Under the Student Tools, go to Financial Aid.

How to get your award information

To find your award information, please login to myGateway. Under the Student Tools, go to Financial Aid and click on Offer.

How to get your disbursement

All financial aid disbursements will be made electronically using BankMobile Disbursements*. How Financial Aid Gets To You 2026-2027 provides information on disbursement dates for this academic year.

* Our school delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BM Technologies, Inc. Visit BankMobile Disbursements or view our third-party servicer contract for refund management.

Types of aid you can get

Several types of financial aid are available to you at Fullerton College. Remember, all requirements must be completed before any funds are disbursed. To check your financial aid status, login to myGateway, select Financial Aid, select My Overall Status and then select the correct aid year.

California College Promise Grant (CCPG)

The CCPG allows California residents and Dream Act students to waive the $46 per unit fee and a portion of the parking permit fee. There is no minimum number of units required and it is based on income. A student may complete the FAFSA/CADAA or complete the CCPG Application online via myGateway under the Financial Aid link. If a student pays for their fees upfront and is eligible for the CCPG, they will be reimbursed via check sent to the address on file from the Bursar’s Office on campus.

Cal Grant

Cal Grant is offered by the State of California and is open to California residents attending a college or university in California. The grant has an annual application deadline of March 2 for the following academic year, and is based on need, income and GPA. For California Community College students only, a second deadline of September 2nd has been established. Students must file a FAFSA or Dream Act application and a GPA Verification prior to the deadline, in order to be considered. The Cal Grant is based on residency, proof of need, income, GPA, and other ‘point’ based criteria. Income and asset ceilings, determined by California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), will be checked annually for all new and continuing students.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a campus-based program. A student must be enrolled in a least 6 units and it is based on financial need. A student must complete the FAFSA and their financial aid file by May 31st to be considered. Funds are limited so it is available on a first come, first served basis.

Federal Work-Study

The Federal Work-Study program allows students to earn a paycheck by working a part-time job on or off campus and gain valuable experience. Money received from federal work-study does not count as income on the FAFSA. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 units (half-time) to be considered and it is awarded based on financial need. A student must complete the FAFSA, indicate they are interested in federal work-study, and complete their financial aid file by May 29th. Eligible students will be notified via myGateway.

Pell Grant

The Pell Grant is a federal grant to use towards educational expenses. There is no minimum number of units required although award is based on the number of units enrolled. For example, if a student is enrolled in 6 units (half-time), the student will only receive half of the Pell Grant they are eligible for. The Pell Grant is awarded based on financial need. A student must complete the FAFSA to be considered.

Student Loans

Student Loans are available to students in the form of subsidized (the student does NOT accrue interest while in school) and unsubsidized (the student does accrue interest while in school). A student must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units (half-time). A student must complete the FAFSA to be considered.

Student With Dependent Children Grant

Students attending a UC, CSU or CCC who have dependent children, receiving more than half of their support from you and who are under the age of 18, might be eligible to receive the Student With Dependent Children Grant, an access award of up to $6,000 for eligible Cal Grant B or up to $4,000 for eligible Cal Grant C recipients. The award amounts will be prorated to be consistent with the students’ enrollment status: full-time, three-quarter-time, half-time.

Student Success Completion Grant

The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is a financial aid program that helps you afford full-time enrollment so you can graduate, begin your career and start earning money sooner. If you’re a current California community college student or are planning to enroll, you now have the opportunity to receive more financial aid as a full-time student.

California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth

California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth is free money for people raised in foster care to use toward education or career training.

Other Sources of Financial Assistance

Do not overlook other campus-based programs that may be available to you! Learn about other sources of financial assistance.

News and updates

Changes To Financial Aid 2026-2027

How Financial Aid Gets To You 2026-2027

Cal Grant brochure 2025-2026

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Publications

View forms and publications from the Financial Aid Office

Contact us

Have questions about financial aid? We’re here to help!

You can request a callback, check in for in-person assistance, or schedule an appointment using the link below.

CONTACT US HERE!

Location

Notice: Please check our office hours prior to visiting us for in-person services.

321 East Chapman Avenue
Building 100, Room 115
Fullerton, CA 92832

Financial Aid Office Hours

The Financial Aid Office is available to serve you via phone, email, and in-person during the hours listed below. Please check back for the most updated office hours as they are subject to change without prior notice.

Office Hours – SUMMER 2026:

The Summer 2026 semester begins on Monday, June 1, 2026, and ends on Friday, August 14, 2026. Please note that the office will be closed on Fridays during this period.

Monday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday	CLOSED

Important Dates – Office CLOSED:

Labor Day Holiday – September 7, 2026
Veteran’s Day Holiday – November 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Holidays – November 26-27, 2026
Winter Holidays – December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027

Staff

You may reach your assigned Financial Aid Technician for assistance through email or phone. Please know we will only be able to disclose general information without your FERPA security answers. To access your security questions and answers, please log into your Dynamic Verification account.

Staff	Title	Alpha Section	Email	Phone
Greg Ryan	Director	–	gryan@fullcoll.edu	(714) 992-7092
Fatima Baltazar	Coordinator – Systems	–	fbaltazar@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5286
Mark Bounpraseuth-Hao	Coordinator – Front Office	–	mbounpraseuthhao@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5285
Sherry Duarte	Accounting Specialist	–	sduarte@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5275
Susanna Abadzhyan	Counselor	–	sabadzhyan@fullcoll.edu	–
Sabrina Jenkins	Counselor	–	sjenkins@fullcoll.edu	–
Jacquelyn Johnston	Counselor	–	jjohnston@fullcoll.edu	–
Alyssa Martinez	Counselor	–	amartinez@fullcoll.edu	–
Irene Vergara	Technician	A-B	ivergara@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5289
Carmen Zapata	Technician	C-E	czapata@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5290
Josue Abarca	Technician	F-G	jabarca@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5276
Lanicesha Dodson	Technician	H-J	Ldodson@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5044
Wendy Ascencio	Technician	K-L	wascencio@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5291
Krystal Correa	Technician	M	kcorrea@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5283
Joann Ramirez	Technician	N-P	jramirez3@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5279
Karina Rivera	Technician	Q-R	krivera@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5288
Josh Sanchez	Technician	S-T	jsanchez@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5282
Magaly Renteria	Technician	U-Z	mrenteria@fullcoll.edu	(714) 732-5284

Find your technician

Once your financial aid file is complete, you can contact your assigned financial aid technician with any questions. Find out who your technician is below:

If your last name starts with:	Your financial aid technician is:
A-B	Irene Vergara
C-E	Carmen Zapata
F-G	Josue Abarca
H-J	Lanicesha Dodson
K-L	Wendy Ascencio
M	Krystal Correa
N-P	Joann Ramirez
Q-R	Karina Rivera
S-T	Josh Sanchez
U-Z	Magaly Renteria