Financial Aid
Financial Aid
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Notice:
Work has begun on 2010-2011 FAFSA applications. Letters will begin going out the 1st week of March. Due to the high volume of applications in recent years, priority in processing will be given to students who have completed their financial aid files with the UCC Financial Aid Office by April 1, 2010.
Accessing UCCLIFE Instructions
To check your document requirements using your UCCLIFE account:
1. Go to http://ucclife.umpqua.edu
2. To view instructions for logging in, click on: LOGIN HELP CLICK HERE
3. To login: enter username
4. Enter password: (6 digit)
5. Click the "Student" tab
6. Click "Academic Services" at the UCC fountain
7. Click the link to take you to "Self-Service Banner"
8. Select "Student and Financial Aid"
9. At "Financial Aid" choose:
* ELIGIBILITY
Click on Student Requirements to view the documents you need to complete your student file. Please note, when you view the documents required you may click on the highlighted link and you will be taken to the actual form. You may print the form or you may fill it out on-line and then print the form to bring into the Financial Aid office.
Types of Financial Aid Available
Various financial aid resources may be available to you as a student. Stop by our office to learn more about eligibility requirements, available amounts, and other special information about your options.
Often, more than one type of financial aid funding can be offered to students. There are four basic types of financial aid: GRANTS (SEOG, OOG, merit awards), SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS and WORK-STUDY Employment. Veteran Administration Education Benefits are also available.
Grants and Scholarships
These options are thought of as gift aid because there is no requirement to repay or to work in exchange for the funds.
- Federal Pell Grant - The Pell Grant program was established by the federal government to provide a basic core of aid for eligible undergraduate students. Eligibility is determined by the federal government.
- Oregon Opportunity Grant - The State of Oregon provides funds for the program and the Oregon State Scholarship Commission determines the student's eligibility. Student must meet the requirements for state residency, demonstrate financial need, and attend school on a full-time basis. Students cannot be enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in theology, divinity or religious education. Oregon Opportunity Grant eligibility may be transferred to other eligible institutions, but eligibility is limited to 12 quarters of attendance. Use this link for more information on the OR Opportunity Grant.
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) - These grants are federally funded and UCC is responsible to select eligible students and to determine the amount of the awards to students. Eligible students must not have earned a bachelor's degree. Preference for this grant is given to students who are Pell-grant eligible and have low family contribution toward their educational expenses.
- Merit Awards - Full and partial tuition talents grants may be offered to students who have shown outstanding achievements in such areas as student leadership, athletics, journalism, fine and performing arts, and other areas.
- Scholarships - Many scholarships are available from individual donors and service organizations in communities throughout Douglas County as well as nationwide. Also, there are half-tuition scholarships available to graduates from each local district high school. Interested seniors should contact their high school counselor's office concerning the application process. Application forms for other scholarships are available in the Financial Aid Office.
For more information about Merit Awards or Scholarships, contact Kathy Hogan, by phone, (541) 440-7725, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Direct Student Loan Program
If a student or parent of a student decides to borrow money to help pay for a college education, the U.S. Department of Education offers the Direct Loan programs. Students can borrow money directly from the federal government without having to find a bank. The funds are disbursed through the school. Student have only one lender to deal with, the U.S. Department of Education, once they begin repayment of student loans. Students can select the repayment plan that is right for their personal financial circumstances and change repayment plans if their financial circumstances change. There are three types of Direct Loans:
- Federal Direct Subsidized Loan - Subsidized means the federal government pays the interest on the loan while the student is in school and during deferment (postponement of repayment). Students must demonstrate financial need to receive this type of loan.
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan - The federal government does not pay the interest while the student is in school or in deferment. Students can get the Unsubsidized Loan regardless of financial need.
- Federal Direct Plus Loan - This loan is for parents with good credit history who want to borrow for their dependent student.
There is a 30 day delay in disbursement of loan funds for first time borrowers at UCC.
Federal Work Study (FWS) -
Accepting Federal Work-Study as a means of financial assistance requires that students accept employment through the Work Study Office on the UCC campus and perform work responsibilities satisfactorily to receive a monthly paycheck. Wages are paid per hour and FWS employees are paid on the last working day of each month.