Financial Aid

Tutorial: Filling out the FAFSA

An FSA ID gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature.

Only create an FSA ID using your own personal information and for your own exclusive use. You are not authorized to create an FSA ID on behalf of someone else, including a family member. Misrepresentation of your identity to the federal government could result in criminal or civil penalties.

To create your own personal FSA ID click the box below.

Create FSA ID

A new FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid) must be filed for each school year. Applying prior to February 1st is recommended. However, applications are accepted throughout the year. The application process takes time with careful attention to each detail. Please work accurately.

File your FAFSA online

For more information about Financial Aid:

• www.saltmoney.org
• www.collegeaffordabilityguide.org
• www.studentaid.gov

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Students will receive an e-mail from UCC’s Financial Aid Office regarding additional requirements needed to complete the application process. Be sure to respond quickly and accurately to assure the best funding opportunities. Applying for financial aid is an involved process. Please allow 8-12 weeks once you have turned in all requested documents until an award notification.

The Financial Aid Office sends all communications to your college-provided gmail address once the FAFSA is received. This email serves as notification that the application has been received and there are now requirements posted to your Student Account.

Go to your Student Account

Sign in using your Student ID (800xxxxxx) and password (First time users can use their birthdate as the password - MMDDYY). Select the "Financial Aid" tab and click on "Eligibility" then click on "Student Requirements" to learn what documents must be provide to the Financial Aid Office in order for an award to be processed.

For Financial Aid to be awarded, students must be admitted to UCC, satisfy student requirements, and meet the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

It is important for students to satisfy all Financial Aid requirements prior to the payment deadline set for the term for which you are registered. If requirements are not met, payment arrangements need to be made for the term. Until students have been awarded they should continue to monitor their requirements. The awarding period may take 8 to 12 weeks and up to 16 weeks during peak times.

If you've been selected for verification, it means that we are required to compare your FAFSA data to your federal tax data and other resources. Your Student Aid Report (SAR) will tell you if you've been selected for verification. UCC will request documents from you - these will show up in your Student Self Service under Financial Aid, then Eligibility. After you have submitted all documents, the UCC Financial Aid Office will make any necessary corrections to your FAFSA and notify you of your financial aid eligibility in your UCC student email. Corrections may take up to 5 business days to process.

When your student file has been processed, you will receive an Award Notification Letter in your Student Email. Read this letter carefully, even if the award is blank, it contains important information about your award. Students must accept their award within 14 days from the date of offer. If you have any questions or special circumstances, stop by the Financial Aid office during our business hours (see current hours).

Awarded funds are issued on a term by term basis. Awarded students tuition and fees will be held until financial aid disbursement is made. Financial aid balances are direct deposited or mailed at the end of the second week of the term and will continue throughout the term as additional disbursements are made.

UCC is required by federal and state law regulations to define standards of satisfactory progress that students must maintain in order to continue to receive financial aid. Satisfactory Progress is monitored each term. Refer to UCC's Satisfactory Academic Progress policy. For questions regarding the policy, stop by the Financial Aid Office during regular office hours. Students may appeal a Satisfactory Academic Progress suspension. An appeal requires written documentation explaining why the student was not able to meet the standards. Also, the student must meet with an academic advisor and provide a written plan which is thoughtfully constructed to produce improved academic performance. Advising referrals are issued by the Financial Aid Office.

If a student withdraws, stops attending, or receives all F grades they may be required to repay a portion of the financial aid received. Federal regulations require a college to perform an R2T4 calculation to determine the amount of any unearned aid the student received that needs to be returned to the federal programs. It is a UCC policy that students will need to reimburse the college for any amounts returned. Students will not be able to receive additional financial aid through UCC for a subsequent term until this amount is paid in full. If a student is enrolled in courses for any terms and required to repay a portion of their financial aid following the R2T4 calculation, they will be held responsible for paying for 100% of any and all charges on their student account including, but not limited to tuition, fees, and bookstore charges. To read UCC's full Return to Title IV policy click here.

Umpqua Community College complies with all state and federal requirements regarding the confidentiality of students records. In general, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1968 prohibits us from releasing information to anyone other than the identified student without the written release of that student.