Current Students
U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and UnDACAmented Students
All U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, and UnDACAmented students must reply for financial aid each aid year. Please visit Application & Deadlines to review the steps required to be considered for financial aid.
International Students
Students who entered CMC in 2022-2023 or later: If you were awarded financial aid at the time of admission, you do not need to re-apply in future years. Financial aid awards for these students are only granted at the time of admission and generally remain consistent for up to eight (8) semesters, provided that Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is maintained.
Financial Aid awards for international students cannot be appealed or reconsidered in future years, though awards may adjust slightly with annual changes in the cost of attendance.
Transfer Students
Transfer students may receive up to the equivalent of eight (8) semesters of aid based on the number of credits transferred to CMC at the time of matriculation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- All students re-applying for financial aid must complete their file by the published deadline. Failure to submit all applications and required documents on time may affect their eligibility for institutional funding.
- Returning students who complete their financial aid file after January 15 may be subject to penalty assessments.
Required Applications
FAFSA
CSS Profile
IDOC* If requested
California Residents GPA Verification Form
Students who did not apply for or did not receive need-based financial aid at the time of admission at CMC are not guaranteed to receive or be considered for financial aid in future years. Each year financial aid consideration will be determined based on the availability of funds. Please visit Applications & Deadlines to find the required steps that must be met to be considered for financial aid.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ:
- Students who only receive merit-based or outside scholarships each year do not need to submit a FAFSA or CSS Profile application. You must meet the scholarship terms (i.e., GPA, etc.) for your scholarship to be automatically renewed each year.
- Only submit the FAFSA if you are eligible and interested in federal need-based aid.