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State Preschool Program FINANCIAL AID
The State Preschool Program is funded through the California The Financial Aid Offi ce assists students who are enrolled
State Department of Education, Child Development Division. at GCC for the purpose of earning a degree or certifi cate, or
The four-hour program is open to students who are income transferring to a four-year college or university and are seeking
eligible and enrolled at GCC. The State Preschool program is fi nancial help. Funds are available to cover the cost of enrollment
available to eligible student parents of three and four-year- fees, tuition, books, transportation, and partial living expenses.
old children. There are basically two types of fi nancial aid: grants and self help
ENGLISH LABORATORY (such as work study and loans). Grants are awarded on the basis
of fi nancial need and do not require repayment. Loans provide
The English Lab is a quiet computer lab where all students - not an opportunity to defer educational costs by borrowing now
only those enrolled in English classes - can do research and and paying later. (Please refer to the loan information below
complete assignments. Students who are taking English classes for more information and ask for a copy of the GCC loan policy
may receive hourly credit for the time they spend here, but we in the Financial Aid Offi ce.) Work study off ers students the
are open to all students who need to use a computer. We are opportunity to earn a portion of their college expenses through
here to help you so if you are unfamiliar with the computers part-time employment during the school year.
or feel uncomfortable using them, please come by: our friendly
and patient staff will be more that happy to off er you assistance. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the
main application for fi nancial aid. Applying on time is critical.
Visit the English Lab in AD 238. Info line: (818) 240-1000, ext. The FAFSA can be completed on-line at www.FAFSA.ed.gov and
5339. www.glendale.edu/students/student-labs/english-lab.
submitted to the federal processor after October 1, but no later
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS AND than April 1 of the previous Spring semester to receive priority
SERVICES (EOPS) consideration for the Fall semester. Applications submitted after
EOPS programs serve students who have been aff ected by April 1 of the previous Spring semester will still be reviewed for
economic, language, social and educational barriers. The funds, but will be processed later than the applications received
mission of the program is to facilitate the successful and by the priority date.
timely completion of student goals and objectives. Through After receiving the FAFSA, the federal processor will mail/
specialized support services and instruction, EOPS encourages email a Student Aid Report (SAR) to the student for review. If
enrollment, retention, certifi cate completion, graduation and changes are necessary, make the corrections on-line at www.
university transfer. As part of its mission, EOPS is commit- FAFSA.ed.gov. If no changes are necessary, keep the SAR for
ted to student success by promoting communication, critical your records. Students are not required to submit the SAR to the
thinking, information competency, application of knowledge, Financial Aid Offi ce. Once the Financial Aid Offi ce receives your
and personal responsibility. The program off ers a variety application, you may be asked to submit federal tax transcripts or
of services that may include, but are not limited to priority other documents. It is important that all requested documenta-
registration, orientation, counseling, instruction, book services tion be submitted as soon as possible. Financial Aid awards are
and fi nancial assistance. For more information on EOPS and made only after a student’s fi le is complete. New students must
program admission application go to the EOPS website at www. complete an admission application and be assigned a Glendale
glendale.edu/eops. College Student I.D. number before their fi nancial aid applica-
Cooperative Agencies and Resources for Education (CARE) tion can be reviewed.
CARE is a supplemental component of the EOPS program Students who are not U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens may
designed to provide educational support services and activi- still qualify for state fi nancial aid programs if classifi ed as AB540
ties for students who are single parents. The goal of CARE is to and should complete the CA Dream Application at www.dream.
reduce long term welfare dependency and support the needs of csac.ca.gov.
the single parent for economic self-suffi ciency. CARE students Notifi cations of required documents are emailed to students and
must be eligible for EOPS services fi rst. For more information posted to their “To Do List” on MyGCC. Award notices are also
on CARE and program admission requirements go to the sent to the student’s GCC email.
CARE web page www.glendale.edu/care. Students receiving financial aid must make satisfactory
NOTE: The Glendale College Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) academic progress toward their educational goal. Please refer
was established at GCC in 1972 and is jointly funded by the State of California and to the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy in this catalog for
the Glendale Community College District.
EOPS and CARE fi nancial assistance may be available to more information.
students who in addition to meeting all EOPS/CARE program All application materials and forms are available online at the
entrance and continued eligibility requirements are also Financial Aid Offi ce website: www.glendale.edu/fi nancialaid.
income eligible based on student’s remaining fi nancial need The Financial Aid staff is here to assist you. Those needing help
as determined by the Financial Aid Offi ce. All EOPS/CARE or advice are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Offi ce,
awards are contingent upon EOPS/CARE funding availability. located in the Sierra Vista Building, third fl oor.

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