OCC Financial Aid Office
The OCC Financial Aid Office and its staff are committed to providing quality support services that support the college's mission of student success. We promote financial aid programs that remove financial barriers to ensure access to all students in pursuit of academic excellence, economic opportunity, and personal achievement.
Attention Students:
Course Program of Study (CPOS) is a federal regulation that requires your federal financial aid to only pay for courses that apply toward your officially declared degree or certificate program. This policy affects federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans but does not impact state or institutional aid like Cal Grants, California College Promise Grant, or college scholarships.
OCC’s Financial Aid Office will review your enrolled courses each term and compare them to your DegreeWorks audit to ensure that they align with your declared program of study.
Courses outside of your program may reduce your federal aid package. If you notice any discrepancies, promptly consult with your academic counselor or the Financial Aid Office to adjust your course selections or update your educational plan.
Starting Fall 2025, you will be allowed only one declared program of study across all Coast District colleges.
GET HELP PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Need help paying for college? Let our Financial Aid staff help you figure out what types of financial aid grants, tuition waivers, and student loans you might be eligible for. The first step to take in order for our Financial Aid staff to help you is to apply.
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID OCC FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE: 001250
Note: Walk-In assistance is available to apply for the FAFSA or Dream Act Application during office hours.
Contact Us
Office Hours
Mon: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Tue: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Wed: 9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Thu: 9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Fri: 8:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.
Sat & Sun: Closed
Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
Student information can only be released to the student unless an Information Release Authorization form is on file documenting additional individuals.
For additional detail FERPA information and related forms, please visit the FERPA site.
The Coast Community College District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
