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Checklist

 
Our goal Financial Aid is to help fund your future in the best way possible. In order to receive a financial aid award letter, you must complete/submit all of the required forms and information requested from you.
 
 SCI-Arc Prospective Students
  • Please make sure that you click on the checklist that applies to you and submit/complete all of the REQUIRED information.
 
SCI-Arc Continuing Students MUST complete the following
  •  Renew the FAFSA every academic year
  • Complete the SCI-Arc Financial Aid REQUIRED forms
Our goal Financial Aid is to help fund your future in the best way possible. In order to receive a financial aid award letter, you must complete/submit all of the required forms and information requested from you.
 
 SCI-Arc Prospective Students
  • Please make sure that you click on the checklist that applies to you and submit/complete all of the REQUIRED information.
 
SCI-Arc Continuing Students MUST complete the following
  •  Renew the FAFSA every academic year
  • Complete the SCI-Arc Financial Aid REQUIRED forms

 

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Download Financial Aid Dependent Student Check List
Our goal Financial Aid is to help fund your future in the best way possible. In order to receive a financial aid award letter, you must complete/submit all of the required forms and information requested from you.
 
 SCI-Arc Prospective Students
  • Please make sure that you click on the checklist that applies to you and submit/complete all of the REQUIRED information.
 
SCI-Arc Continuing Students MUST complete the following
  •  Renew the FAFSA every academic year
  • Complete the SCI-Arc Financial Aid REQUIRED
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Download Financial Aid Independent Student Check List

SCI-Arc Forms - PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORMS BELOW

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SCI-Arc Forms

  • This is the Financial Aid Application for US CITIZENS and PERMANENT RESIDENT Students ONLY! 
  • International Students need to download the forms from the International Student section.
Title Description File type
2024-2025 SCI-Arc Financial Aid Application
Who should complete the 2024-2025 SCI-Arc Financial Aid Application?
  •  SCI-Arc Continuing students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
  •  SCI-Arc Continuing students who are planning on studying abroad who are US citizens or permanent residents
  •  SCI-Arc prospective students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
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2023-2024 SCI-Arc Financial Aid Application
Who should complete the 2023-2024 SCI-Arc Financial Aid Application?
  •  SCI-Arc Continuing students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
  •  SCI-Arc Continuing students who are planning on studying abroad who are US citizens or permanent residents
  •  SCI-Arc prospective students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
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2. Dependent Verification Worksheet

Dependent Student
If you’re a dependent student , you will report your and your parents’ information on your FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov ) and Verification worksheet.
Title Description File type
2024-2025 Dependent Verification Form
Who should complete the 2024-2025 Dependent Verification Worksheet?
  • New and continuing students who would like to receive Financial Aid for the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Continuing students who are planning on studying abroad

What is the 2024-2025 Dependent Student Verification Worksheet?

  • This federal document helps to compare and supplement the information you have provided on the FAFSA.  
  • You are considered a Dependent Student, you must provide parental information.
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2023-2024 Dependent Student Verification Form
Who should complete the 2023-2024 Dependent Verification Worksheet?
  • New and continuing students who would like to receive Financial Aid for the 2023-2024 academic year.
  • Continuing students who are planning on studying abroad

What is the 2023-2024 Dependent Student Verification Worksheet?

  • This federal document helps to compare and supplement the information you have provided on the FAFSA.  
  • You are considered a Dependent Student, you must provide parental information.
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3. Independent Verification Worksheet

Independent Student
If you’re an independent student, you will report your own information (and, if you’re married, your spouse’s) 
 
An independent student is one of the following: at least 24 years old, married, a graduate or professional student, a veteran, a member of the armed forces, an orphan, a ward of the court, or someone with legal dependents other than a spouse, an emancipated minor or someone who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Get additional information to determine your dependency status. 
 
Title Description File type
2024-2025 Independent Verification Form

Who Should complete the 2024-2025 Independent Student Verification Worksheet?

  • SCI-Arc Continuing students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
  • SCI-Arc prospective students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
  • Continuing students who are planning on studying abroad

What is the 2024-2025 Independent Student Verification Worksheet?

  • This federal document helps to compare and supplement the information you have provided on the FAFSA. 
  • You are considered an Independent student, parental information is not required.
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2023-2024 Independent Student Verification Worksheet

Who Should complete the 2023-2024 Independent Student Verification Worksheet?

  • SCI-Arc Continuing students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
  • SCI-Arc prospective students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
  • Continuing students who are planning on studying abroad

What is the 2023-2024 Independent Student Verification Worksheet?

  • This federal document helps to compare and supplement the information you have provided on the FAFSA. 
  • You are considered an Independent student, parental information is not required.
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4. Certification and Acknowledgements Form
Title Description File type
Student Certification and Acknowledgements Form
  • This page requires you to initial several paragraphs or statements including Selective Service, Anti-Drug Abuse Act, use of federal funds, etc.
  • Please do not mark with and 'X' as the form will be returned to you.
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5. Satisfactory Academic Progress Form
Title Description File type
Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • If you accept any federal financial aid (grants or loans), you must follow the federal and institutional standards listed in this attachment.
  • You will be required to initial and sign that you understand your rights and responsibilities. 
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6. Student Non-Filing Form

Title Description File type
2024-2025 Student Non-Filing Statement

STUDENTS: Please use this form only if you did not (or will not) file taxes in 2022.  You MUST include any loans or money from parents that you used for living expenses.

  • A W-2 is required if you worked.
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2023-2024 Student Non-Filing Statement
  • STUDENTS:  Please use this form only if you did not (or will not) file taxes in 2021.  You MUST include any loans or money from parents that you used for living expenses.
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT $0 SHOULD NOT BE THE AMOUNT ON THE FORM. MAKE SURE THE AMOUNT THAT WAS USED TO SUPPORT YOURSELF IS PLACED ON THE NON-FILING STATEMENT.
  • If you worked, but are not required to file taxes, you MUST provide a copy of your W-2 or 1099.

 

  • In 2021, for example, the minimum for a single filing status under age 65 is $12,550. If your income is below that threshold, you generally do not need to file a federal tax return. (Please consult a tax preparer for additional questions regarding tax filing, the Financial Aid office does not specialize in filing taxes). You may also find additional information here: https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/who_must_file_charts_a_b_4012.pdf
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7. Parent Non-Filing Form

Title Description File type
2024-2025 Parent Non-Filing Statement
  • This form is for the parent who did not work or will not be filing taxes for 2022.  Please enter the amount of monetary support you received to help you and your family supported yourselves throughout the year.
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT $0 SHOULD NOT BE THE AMOUNT ON THE FORM. MAKE SURE THE AMOUNT THAT WAS USED TO SUPPORT YOURSELF IS PLACED ON THE NON-FILING STATEMENT.
  • A w -2 is REQUIRED if the parent did not work.
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2023-2024 Parent Non-Filing Statement
  • This form is for the parent who did not work or will not be filing taxes for 2021.  Please enter the amount of monetary support you received to help you and your family supported yourselves throughout the year.
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT $0 SHOULD NOT BE THE AMOUNT ON THE FORM. MAKE SURE THE AMOUNT THAT WAS USED TO SUPPORT YOURSELF IS PLACED ON THE NON-FILING STATEMENT.
  • If you worked, but are not required to file taxes, you MUST provide a copy of your W-2 or 1099.
  • In 2021, for example, the minimum for a single filing status under age 65 is $12,550. If your income is below that threshold, you generally do not need to file a federal tax return. (Please consult a tax preparer for additional questions regarding tax filing, the Financial Aid office does not specialize in filing taxes). You may also find additional information here: https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/who_must_file_charts_a_b_4012.pdf
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8. 4506-T

Title Description File type
4506-T

 

If you cannot use the IRS Data Retrieval tool on your FAFSA please complete the 4506-T and submit it to the Financial Aid office. We will fax the form to the IRS and a tax transcript will be sent directly to SCI-Arc's Financial Aid office. 

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9. In School Deferment Form

Title Description File type
In-School Deferment Form
  • If you have borrowed using an education loan at a previous college and if you need an in-school deferment, download a copy, fill out the top portion and sign. Give the form to the Registrar along with the fax number of the lender. 

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: This form is only for students who are enrolled in SCI-Arc.  Please present this only AFTER YOU HAVE STARTED YOUR SEMESTER AT SCI-ARC.
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Cal Grant

Cal Grant GPA Requirement

Filing for the March 2, 2024 Cal Grant Award Deadline
 
To be considered for a Cal Grant award, you must complete both of these requirements: First, a 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed with the Federal processor at www.fafsa.ed.gov must be completed at http://www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp by the March 2nd deadline. Second, you must ensure that a certified Grade Point Average (GPA) is submitted to the California Student Aid Commission (Commission) by March 2nd.
 
Cal Grant GPAs will be accepted only if certified by a school electronically or on the paper GPA Verification form. No transcripts are accepted. The fastest and most secure way for a student to submit a Cal Grant GPA is to have their school electronically upload the GPA directly to the Commission’s system. Please ask your school to submit your GPA electronically to the Commission by the March 2nd* filing deadline.
 
Please allow approximately 6-8 weeks for a paper GPA verification form to be processed.
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Cal Grant B Recipients
 
“Cal Grant B recipients may elect to receive the full disbursement of their “Access” or “Book and Supplies” awards to use towards educational expenses or have it applied to any outstanding balances on the student’s account. By choosing the first option, Cal Grant B recipients are responsible to resolve any account balances with their institution. Please see your financial aid office for more information.”
Filing for the March 2, 2024 Cal Grant Award Deadline

The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) awards Cal Grants to eligible California students. A grant is money that you don't need to pay back.

You apply for all Cal Grants – there are multiple types -- when you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act application and have your high school provide a verified grade point average (GPA) to CSAC.

Selection is based on financial need, academic performance, and other factors. You must apply for a Cal Grant by the March 2 deadline by filing your FAFSA or Dream Act application and ensuring your school submits your verified GPA.

Basic Eligibility Requirements for All Cal Grant Programs

All Cal Grant recipients must:

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Download Cal Grant A & B

Cal Grant GPA Verification Form

  • Please download the GPA Verification form and submit it to the Financial Aid Office.
  • High School Students submit this form to your guidance counselor
  • AP/Transfer students please submit this form to your current school
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Download Cal Grant GPA Verification Form

Fifth Year Benefits

Complete this form only if:
  •    You have previously received the Cal Grant and will be attending your 5th year at SCI-Arc
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Download Cal Grant Fifth Year Benefits

Student Loan Process

How to complete the Student Loan Process

Once you have been accepted to SCI-Arc you will received an award letter, if you are interested in applying for the Stafford and the PLUS loan please follow these steps:       

Log into www.studentaid.gov (Note you will need your FSA ID which was used to complete your FAFSA)

1.       Click on Complete Entrance Counseling (New students will have to complete this the First year)

2.       Click on Complete Master Promissory Note - Select Master Promissory Note for the Stafford loan.

a.       Our school is listed as "THE" Southern California Institute of Architecture.

3.       Click on Complete Master Promissory Note - Select Master Promissory Note for the PLUS loan

4.       Request PLUS loan- Select PLUS loan. (This will be a credit check)

Undergraduate Dependent Student who is under 24 years old, your parent will need to login using their Student Aid username/password and complete steps 3 & 4.

Preferred Lender List

 
   This link above will lead you to our Preferred Lender List. 
   We have compiled a list of private loan lenders who have the best quality of products and services.
 
NOTE:  If you wish to use another lender who is not on our list, you have the right to do so.
 

Loan Brochures

Loan Brochures

This section contains various brochures to help explain the different loans available to SCI-Arc students' and their families.
  • This brochure will help you understand more about private loans and what you should watch out for.  
  • If you have exhausted all of the government loans a Private loan should be used as a last resource. 
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Download Private Loan
 
 
   Please view the brochure for additional information on the Stafford loans for Undergraduate Students. 
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Download Stafford Loans