Financial Aid

Your Guide To Pay For College!

Workshops for 2025-2026 will be announced after the FAFSA/CADAA release scheduled for Dec. 1st , 2024.

College is Within Your Reach!

Congratulations on your decision to attend Solano College! The first step in paying for college is to submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the CADAA (California Dream Act Application). You do not need to demonstrate financial need to apply and you may be surprised to find out that you qualify for aid regardless of your status.

From fee waivers to Federal and State cash aid, Solano College is committed to removing financial barriers and to make college affordable for ALL!

Looking for support beyond financial aid? Check out the Public Benefit Finder for California Students!

Wonder how much will it cost you to support yourself while attending Solano Community College?

Check out our Net Price Calculator!

Frequently Asked Questions and Resources

Solano Community College has partnered with BankMobile to provide students with options for their financial aid refunds. You must choose a refund preference to receive your financial aid in a timely manner! For more information about BankMobile, visit this link: http://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoices

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Types of Aid Available

The Solano Promise Program is a financial aid program created by California state law AB 19 and Solano Community College for students who are California residents and are in their first or second year of college. The Solano Promise Program helps eligible students with enrollment fees, parking permits, and $200 in cash aid to help pay for books.

Click here to learn more about the Promise Program

Grants are free money to help you pay for college. They are often do not have to repaid.

There are a variety of federal and state grants available, each with different eligibility requirements. The grants you are eligible to receive will be determined by your FAFSA or Dream Act application.

Click Here for Available Grants

Solano Community College participates in the U.S. Department of Education Federal Direct Loan Program:

Direct Subsidized Loans – are need-based loans for students, as determined by federal regulations. Direct Subsidized Loans are available to undergraduate students with financial need. Your school determines the amount you can borrow, and the amount may not exceed your financial need.

Click Here for More Information On Loans

Scholarships are money that you do not have to pay back. Many scholarships are based off academic merit or other achievements, while some are also need-based.  Unlike other aid programs, scholarships are not based on the FAFSA.

Click Here To Apply for Scholarships

The California Dream Act Application allows students interested in attending eligible California Colleges, Universities and Career Education Programs to apply for state financial aid. This application is unrelated to the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Click Here To Learn More About The CA Dream Act

What is Financial Aid?

Financial Aid Assistance

How can we help you?

On August 16th, phone hours will be available from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm.

Weekday

Window Hours

Phone Hours

 
 
Monday
 
9am – 4pm
 
8:30am – 4:30pm
 
Tuesday
 
9am – 4pm
 
8:30am – 4:30pm
 
Wednesday
 
9am – 4pm
 
8:30am – 4:30pm
 
Thursday
 
9am – 4pm
 
8:30am – 4:30pm
 
Friday
 
No in-person services. Please contact us via phone or email for assistance.
 
8:30am – 3pm