Shasta College Financial Aid & Veterans Services Office is dedicated to supporting student learning, personal development, and providing exceptional customer service. Staff are committed to helping students seek, obtain, and make the best use of all financial resources available to them during their educational experience at Shasta College.
Before you schedule your appointment:
Visit our Student Success Center (SSC) for hands on assistance completing financial aid forms, as well as general financial aid information. The SSC is located in Building 100, Room 102
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
Shasta College School Code: 001289
The 2019-20 FAFSA application is now available and you can fill it out right from your phone!
Download the "My Student Aid" app to get started today!
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8/9/2019: Fall-19 Pell Grant Disbursements
The Fall-19 first pell grant disbursement will process on the morning of 8/12/2019. The funds will become available to students on August 16th 2019, depending on the refund selection choice through Bank Mobile.
In order for students to be included on the first disbursement, they must be awarded the pell grant, actively enrolled and remain SAP eligible in order to receive a pell grant disbursement. If a student misses the first disbursement, once processed, enrolled, or approved for an appeal, the students disbursement will go out on the next possible disbursement. View the disbursement schedule here: www.shastacollege.edu/fa_disbursements.
View book resources here: www.shastacollege.edu/fa_books
8/8/2019: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) -Summer-19 Processed
If you attended courses during the Summer semester, your SAP status has been updated in your MyShasta Portal. As a reminder, you must maintain the minimum SAP standards each semester to remain eligible to receive federal and state financial aid (excluding the fee waivers).
To reach more on SAP, visit: www.shastacollege.edu/fa_sap.
6/20/2019:
3/15/2019: IRS Tax Transcripts Vs. Signed Copies for FAFSA Verifications
For the 2018/19 and/or 2019/20 FAFSA verifications, IRS Tax Transcripts or signed copies of 1040's is acceptable documentation to complete a FAFSA verification.
2/8/2019: New Fresh Success Grant Available!!
This grant provides a one-time semester grant to Shasta College Students who may be experiencing food insecurity and meet specific eligibility criteria. Read more and apply here: Fresh Success Grant Application
Timeframes vary dependent on the number of files received
| March 1 - April 30 |
2 to 3 weeks |
| May 1 - June 30 |
2 to 4 weeks |
| July 1 - October 30 |
4 to 6 weeks |
| November 1 - December 31 |
3 to 4 weeks |
| January 1 - February 28 |
2 to 3 weeks |
- Faxing us? If you fax a document in, please be sure to follow up with our office to ensure the fax came through successfully.
- Emailing us? We strive to answer emails within 24 hours, however at peak seasons (August-September and January-February) it may take a bit longer. We appreciate your patience.
We value your feedback (comment/concern/compliment) and would love to hear from you! If you have suggestions, concerns or want to share a positive experience with our office please complete the following feedback form: Feedback Form
The form is anonymous, however if you would like us to follow up with you please include your personal contact information. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and welcome suggestions.