Financial Aid

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid department provide students with education and information regarding access to loans, grants, and scholarships. For more information see the College Catalog

Student Learning Outcomes

Students:

• Complete the nursing program through the assistance of the Financial Aid program.
• Demonstrate knowledge of available financial resources by accessing available financial aid while adhering to associated rules and regulations of both the Department of Education and the College.
• Demonstrate personal accountability in managing finances by formulating a financial plan, which promotes a balance between school and other personal responsibilities.

Financial Aid Applications

Students should only complete one of the two financial aid applications based on the citizenship requirements. Continuing students must renew their application each year.

Federal Student Aid – Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
School Code: 006165
 Students who meet the FAFSA eligibility requirements may qualify for federal/state financial aid, and institutional/private scholarships. Submit your application by the state priority submission deadline to maximize your financial aid opportunities.

You are eligible to complete the FAFSA if you:

• Are a US Citizen
• Are a Permanent Resident (“Green Card” holder)
• Have a T-Visa
• Are an Eligible Non-citizen

Once you have submitted your FAFSA, create a WebGrants 4 Students account to view and manage your state financial aid awards such as Cal Grants.

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Federal Student Aid Estimator – With this tool, students can find out how much federal student aid they may be eligible for starting with the 2024-25 award year.

Federal Direct Loans
All first-time student loan borrowers at CONAH must complete both:

• Direct Loan Entrance Counseling for Undergraduate Student and
• Sign a Master Promissory Note

Renewal borrowers do not have to sign another MPN or complete another Entrance Counseling session.

• Complete only the Annual Student Loan Acknowledgment (ASLA) for Undergraduate Student

California State Student Aid– California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
School Code: 00616500
Students who meet the CADAA eligibility requirements may qualify for state financial aid and institutional/private scholarships. Submit your application by the state priority submission deadline to maximize your financial aid opportunities.

You are eligible to complete the CADAA if you:

• Are Undocumented
• Have a U-Visa or Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
• Meet the CA non-resident exemption requirements

Once you have submitted your CADAA, create a WebGrants 4 Students account to view and manage your state financial aid awards such as Cal Grants.

If you need assistance with your application, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) includes the average costs for a student to attend CONAH for one academic year. The COA includes tuition and other mandatory fees, housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. Your COA may vary depending on your grade/year level in CONAH and if you plan to live off-campus or at home with parents. The COA is used to determine aid packages only.

• Basic RN Off-Campus COA
• Basic RN With-Parent COA
• LVN-RN Off-Campus COA
• LVN-RN With-Parent COA

Tuition Agreement Contract

The Los Angeles County deferment program, Tuition Agreement Contract, is available to all students to help defray a portion of the educational expenses. Students who sign a Tuition Agreement Contract pay $700 each semester and defer $1700.

CARES Act/HEERF Information

• CARES Act Funding (Click Here)
• CARES Act/HEERF Grant Policy (Click Here For Policy)
• Department of Education-CARES Act-https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/caresact.html
• Quarterly Budget & Expenditure Reporting-Institutional Portion (Click Here for the Form)

Financial Aid Resources 

• Filling Out the FAFSA
• Understanding Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
• Federal Student Loan Interest Rates and Fees
• See Your Federal Student Loan Repayment Options with Loan Simulator
• CADAA Resources for Students
• Best Student Credit Cards
• Best Private Student Loans
• Best Student Loan Consolidation
• Best Student Loan Refinance Bonus Programs and Rates

Scholarship Opportunities

Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements or DHS-SAVE System Participation