Available Financial Aid
Student Financial Aid
The purpose of Financial Aid is to assist eligible students in meeting educational costs while attending school. The primary responsibility for meeting college costs rests with the student and his/her family. However, we recognize that many students are not able to pay the full costs of a college education. For this reason, Hartnell College offers programs that provide assistance for students with documented financial need. Financial need is the difference between the costs of attendance and the resources available to the student. It is important for students to have sufficient funds available to begin their first two weeks of college even if they have already been offered a financial aid award.
Students are encouraged to call (831) 755-6806 or access our virtual services on the Financial Aid Office website at: https://www.hartnell.edu/students/fa/index.html
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Apply for admission to the College.
Complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically at: http://www.studentaid.gov/h.apply-foraid/fafsa or the CA Dream Act at: https://dream.csac.ca.gov The 2024-2025 FAFSA has undergone changes. The FAFSA Simplification Act was enacted into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act in 2021 with the goal of streamlining the process through which students apply for financial aid. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/better-fafsa
If required, additional documents must be completed and submitted to the FAO prior to the processing of Financial Aid funds. Contact the Hartnell College FAO regarding the Financial Aid processing procedures and applicable deadlines.
A new application (FAFSA /CA Dream Act) must be filed every academic year for the upcoming fall, spring and summer terms. Eligible students will be offered a financial aid package containing a combination of grants, and/or work-study.