Folsom Lake College Financial Aid

09/07/2023

04/19/2023

In collaboration with Folsom Lake College’s Center for Excellence and Financial Wellness at Sacramento State, we invite you to help share the word about our Creating Your College Financial Plan workshop happening on May 2nd, 2023 from 3:00pm-4:00pm via Zoom. This workshop is open to LRCCD students as we understand how important it is for our students to manage their college finances effectively.

At this event, our students will learn how to create a budget, track expenses, manage debt, and explore financial aid opportunities available to community college students. Students will be provided with insightful tips and strategies to help them make informed financial decisions and achieve their financial goals.
Whether our students are studying full-time, part-time, or balancing other responsibilities, this event is sure to benefit everyone!

Date: May 2nd
Time: 3pm-4pm
Location: zoom (https://csus.zoom.us/j/89442215952?pwd=RjNCVGVKMVJIV3BYWlQ3MDJJcE9FQT09)
Password: wellness

10/05/2022

FREE CASH FOR COLLEGE WEBINAR TONIGHT
The webinar provides information to help students and families complete the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

October 5, 2022 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Register for this webinar here:

10/01/2022

The wait is over—Head to fafsa.gov to complete your 2023–24 FAFSA® form. 👏 ​

Gather the documents you need to complete the FAFSA:
https://studentaid.gov/articles/things-you-need-for-fafsa/?fbclid=IwAR1lxfYncCVBOxxnUnwfim3NOWJpRPtP2smLuUPS9XGt4Ki11U6M1eidTDQ

Today is the day! The FAFSA is now open to apply for the 2023-24 school year. The best way to complete the FAFSA is early, online, and without any mistakes. Check out our resources to share with students and parents on FAFSA Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid: http://ow.ly/8t0l50KYya7

09/13/2022

Have questions about loans or loan forgiveness? ECMC is here to help! Call (877) 331-3262

07/28/2022

OUTAGE ALERT – IRS DRT Outages July and August 2022

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) will be unavailable on the following dates and times during the months of July and August 2022:

• Sunday, July 31; 2–5 p.m. Eastern time (ET)
• Sunday, Aug. 7; 2–5 p.m. ET

During these outage periods, users may access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan Request. However, if an action requires entry of federal tax information, the tax information will need to be provided manually (or, in the case of the IDR Plan Request, alternative documentation of income may need to be provided). Applicants may wish to complete these applications after the outages are over.

06/09/2022

Our partner, ECMC Solutions, is offering webinars this month about how to get ready for repayment. Whether you recently left our institution or have had federal student loans for a while, this webinar can help empower you with knowledge about your repayment options and potential loan forgiveness.
Register for a session at ECMCsolutions.org

05/03/2022

TODAY @ 5:30 PM....

Need financial aid to attend a California Community College this fall? Receive help filling out your or Application (CADAA) on May 3rd from 5:30pm-7:00pm. The deadline for community college students to be eligible for a Cal Grant is Sept. 2nd. Register today via the link in our bio or at http://bit.ly/registerC4C

To enter the $1,000 scholarship drawing, students must attend a Cash for College workshop, fill out the post workshop survey, and must be Cal Grant eligible. Funds will be disbursed by a private donor and winners will be contacted in September.

California Community Colleges

02/04/2022

February is Financial Aid Awareness Month and we are here to answer any questions you may have. Here is one of the most common question:

【Q】 Which FAFSA should I complete?

【A】 Be sure to complete the FAFSA relevant for the terms you plan to attend.

The 2021-22 FAFSA will be used for Fall 2021, Spring 2022, & Summer 2022.

The 2022-23 FAFSA will be used for Fall 2022, Spring 2023, & Summer 2023.

Other questions? Chat with us during normal Business Hours:
(MON-THUR 8:30 – 12:30 PM & 1:00 – 5:00 PM; FRI 8:00 – 12:00 PM)
ZOOM MEETING ID: 6758641003

12/07/2021

The COVID-19 student loan relief period is ending soon. Interest rates will revert back to their original amounts and your payments will resume.

FLC has partnered with ECMC Solutions, a non-profit organization to help you navigate your federal student loans! We encourage you to take advantage of their free services.