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Financial aid is available for all those who qualify.
Don't let financing get in the way of your education.
It is goal to assist our students in getting the best education possible and help them fulfill their dreams. There are resources to fund your educational expenses already in place to expedite your path through college and get you on your way to a rewarding career. The following are some of the financial aid resources available to fund your education:
Federal Stafford Loan–Subsidized
The federal government pays the loan interest while the student is in school and up to six months after leaving school.
Federal Stafford Loan–Unsubsidized
This loan program is for those students who have limited eligibility for the subsidized loan.
Federal Pell Grant
These funds are awarded to eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelors degree.
Academic Competitive Grant (ACG)
For Federal Pell Grant students only.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
These grants are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional need.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
This program offers part‐time campus based jobs.
Mt. Sierra College Scholarship Programs
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
The PLUS loan is available to parents of dependent students as a supplemental source of funds.
State of California Grants
Cal Grant A, and Cal Grant B are only available to California residents.
Alternative Forms of Financial Assistance
These are private funding sources include: Educational Loans, Personal and Home Equity Loans, Employer Tuition Reimbursement or Scholarships.
Military Students
For more information on Financial Assistance for Military Students please visit mtsierra.edu/military.
Financial Assistance to Active Duty Military and their Spouses
Active‐duty military and their spouses are eligible for a 15% tuition reduction off the current tuition rate.
Veterans Benefits
Mt. Sierra College is Veteran Approved and offers GI benefits to eligible veterans.