Types of Financial Aid
Several types of financial aid are available to students, including grants, loans, Work Study, and scholarships. Distribution of money is based on financial need and the amount of funds available. For more information and applications, visit the Financial Aid Office, visit the Financial Aid Information page at http://www.finaid.org, or call (530) 895-2311.
| Grants, Loans, Workstudy, and Scholarships | |
|---|---|
| Grants: | Cash awards which do not have to be repaid. |
| Loans: | Cash awards which are repaid according to a determined schedule. |
| Work Study: | Provides payment for work a student performs while in school. |
| Scholarships: | Cash awards which do not have to be repaid. Scholarships are granted for different reasons, including financial need, grade point average, career goals, or residency. Several scholarships are available through the Butte College Foundation. Call (530) 895-2359 for more information. |
| Fee Waivers | |
|---|---|
Board of Governors Fee Waiver: |
Waives an eligible student's enrollment fees and part of the transportation fee. Call the Financial Aid Office at (530) 895-2311. For more information Click Here |
| Remedial Course Fee Waiver: |
Waives enrollment and service fees for students enrolled in Butte College remedial courses offered on a California State University system campus. Refer to Education Code Section72252. Call A & R at (530) 895-2361. |
| Part-time Special High School Student Fee Waiver: |
Waives enrollment fees and some service fees for special part-time high school students enrolled in Butte College classes. Refer to Education Code Section 76001. Call the Office of School and College Relations at (530) 895-2453. |
Call: (530) 895-2311
Information on-line at: http://www.finaid.org
Applications on-line at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov