Apply for Financial Aid

Here you can find step-by-step instructions on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act (CADAA), the California Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver), and the Lake Tahoe College Promise applications. We highly recommend that all students submit a FAFSA or CADAA application to be considered for all available funds; if you don't, you may miss out on funding that you are eligible to receive. Use these links to go straight to the application you want to complete: 

 

Federal & State Financial Aid (FAFSA)

Federal School Code: 012907

For U.S. Citizen and Permanent Legal Resident (Green Card Holder, Refugee, etc.)

1. The student must create an account referred to as the Federal Student Aid Identifier (FSA ID) to gain access to the U.S. Department of Education's online systems, including the FAFSA.  The FSA ID also serves as their legal signature when completing electronic documents.

  • Everyone who contributes information on the FAFSA will need their own FSA ID in order to access the FAFSA.  For example, if the student is a dependent student, both the student and at least one parent will each need their own FSA ID.

2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA) online.

  • Lake Tahoe Community College's Federal School Code is 012907
  • When applicable, the student must invite their "contributors" (e.g. parents or spouse) to obtain their own FSA ID and complete their contributor's section of the FAFSA.
  • To invite contributors, students must know:
    • Their email address
    • The name used on their tax return (if they filed one)
    • Their Social Security Number (SSN) (if they have one)
  • All contributors must have a FSA ID.
  • Mixed family status (e.g. contributors without SSNs) can now submit a FAFSA.
  • All contributors must give approval and consent (including non-filers) to pull IRS tax return information; without the consent from the student and the contributors the FAFSA becomes invalid, and the student will not be eligible for federal aid.
  • All contributors must complete their section of the FAFSA before it can be submitted.

For students considered as AB540 (Dreamer), visit our DREAM Act webpage for more information and assistance.

Need assistance in completing the FAFSA?

  • Stop by LTCC's Financial Aid Office, currently located in the Student Center in the Main Building on campus
  • You can also call at (530) 541-4660 x636 or email financialaid@ltcc.edu

*You must complete a FAFSA every year

Allow 1-2 weeks for your FAFSA application to be processed and sent to LTCC.

You will receive two emails:

1. From the U. S. Department of Education, to the email address provided on your FAFSA, with your FAFSA Submission Summary, which is a summary of the FAFSA data you submitted.  Review your FAFSA Submission Summary carefully for any mistakes.  You may make a correction to your FAFSA data, if necessary.
 
2. From LTCC's Financial Aid Office confirming receipt of your FAFSA
 
 

The PASSPORT is the college's Self-Service portal and where you see what additional documents are required. Follow the steps below:

1. Log into Passport

2. Click on "Financial Aid" under "LTCC Self Service"

3. When viewing documents please make sure you are selecting the current academic year

4. FAFSA filers can also submit forms, appeals and all supporting documents securely and easily on ltcc.verifymyfafsa.com

Once all required documents have been submitted, files will be reviewed.
  • Files are reviewed in order of date received, currently enrolled students are prioritized
  • During the file review process, additional documents may be requested
  • Check your LTCC student email regularly for notifications
  • Files will not be processed until all required documents are submitted
  • The entire process may take 4-6 weeks (or longer if corrections are needed)

 

Students will be notified via their LTCC email to view their Financial Aid Offer through PASSPORT.
  • Log in PASSPORT 
  • Select "LTCC Self-Service"
  • Choose "Financial Aid"
  • You may view the Offer by academic year

Financial aid refunds are delivered through BankMobile.  Visit theBankMobile disbursement webpage to make your refund selection for how your funds will be distributed to you.

  • BankMobile will mail a refund selection kit to the mailing address on file with Enrollment Services
  • You should also receive an email from BankMobile to your student email account
  • Both the refund selection kit and the email will contain a personal code you will use to sign up with BankMobile

 

 

California Dream Act

The California Dream Act allows undocumented and nonresident documented students who meet certain provisions to apply for and receive private scholarships funded through public unviersities, state-administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants.

The CA Dream Act Application (CADAA), also known as Dream Application, is used by undocumented students who meet the eligibility requirements of AB540.  The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) processes the application and any aid received can only be used at eligible California public or private institutions.

  1. Fill out the California Dream Act Application
    • Tax returns and W-2/1099 forms (yours and your parent(s) if you are under 24)
    • LTCC School Code: 012907
  2. Within 3 weeks, you will receive your CA Student Aid Report (SAR). If you submitted your email address, your CA-SAR will come via email. It will list the information that you provided on the California Dream Act Application, as well as an Expected Family Contribution (EFC). LTCC also receives the report electronically, and once we do, we will request additional forms to complete your file. Check your CA-SAR for accuracy. For corrections, return to the California Dream Act website and make the changes immediately. Please allow at least 1-2 weeks for LTCC to receive your corrected information. If no changes are needed, save the form for your records.
  3. Once you receive the CA-SAR, view your application status to find the additional forms you may need to complete your file. 
    • Log in to PASSPORT
    • Select "LTCC Self-Service"
    • Choose "Financial Aid"
    • Additional forms, if applicable, will be listed on your Checklist.
  4. If your mailing address changes at any point during your time as an applicant or recipient of Financial Aid, submit a Demographic Change of Info form to Enrollment Services to update your mailing address.
Read more about the California Dream Act

 

California Promise Grant (formerly known as BOG Fee Waiver)

We encourage all of our students who are California residents to apply for the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as BOG Fee Waiver), which waives enrollment fees. Eligible students who complete and submit the FAFSA or the CA Dream Act application will automatically be considered for the CCPG grant, in addition to other aid.

Learn more about the California Promise Grant

 

Lake Tahoe College Promise

First-time college students attending Lake Tahoe Community College full time will pay absolutely NO tuition for their first year! This Promise is for all California residents, and for any Nevada resident of the Tahoe Basin living along the lake. Dreamers, too!

Learn more at Lake Tahoe College Promise