Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office assists students with completing and understanding the financial aid processes. The Financial Aid Office at Moorpark College participates in a variety of Federal and State financial aid programs designed to assist undergraduate students in meeting college costs. To be considered for these programs, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov, or the California Dream Act at https://dream.csac.ca.gov/, or a California College Promise Grant [CCPG] for each academic year. For the best source of current information and guidelines, please contact our office or refer to Moorpark College Financial Aid website. *Note* additional forms may be required for state aid programs. Please see Appendix IX for more information regarding the application filing requirements and priority filing deadlines for state aid.

Due to limitations in funding, the Financial Aid Office may not offer sufficient financial aid to cover the entire cost of education. For detailed information about Moorpark College’s cost of attendance, please visit the Financial Aid page on the website. Adhering to the priority filing deadlines and responding promptly to requests for additional information from the Financial Aid Office is a critical component to receiving the most financial aid. 

Student Learning Goals:

1. Student-Centered Service & Financing Options
2. Minimizing Loan Default Rate
3. Outreach to DI & Underserved Populations
4. Increasing Awareness (Campus & High Schools)
5. Student Access & Navigation
6. Student Equity & Inclusion

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Outcome: Students will be able to identify at least two financial aid options (grants, loans, work study, scholarships) available to them after meeting with Financial Aid staff or accessing program resources.
2. Outcome: Students who borrow will demonstrate increased understanding of loan terms and repayment responsibilities, as measured by completion of entrance/exit counseling and financial literacy resources.
3. Outcome: Students from disproportionately impacted (DI) groups will show increased participation in financial aid programs, as measured by application completion rates and utilization of available aid. 
4. Outcome: Students participating in campus workshops or high school outreach events will report greater awareness of financial aid opportunities and increased confidence in completing applications.
5. Outcome: Students will be able to identify and access emergency aid resources.
6. Outcome: Disproportionately impacted students will report that emergency aid reduced barriers and fostered belonging.

​For more information about Financial Aid, call (805) 378-1462 or visit our website. For Financial Aid Programs, see Appendix IX - Financial Aid Programs. 

Scholarships

The Moorpark College Scholarship Office with the support of the Moorpark College Foundation and our community donors, provides hundreds of students with the financial assistance, recognition and encouragement needed to realize their academic goals. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and the promise of future achievement, as well as additional criteria established by the scholarship donor.

For more information about scholarships, call (805) 553-4187 or visit the Moorpark College Scholarship website.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify scholarship opportunities that they qualify for. 
2. Successfully apply for scholarships. 
3. Identify additional campus resources to improve their applications (such as Financial Aid, Writing Center).