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Financial Aid

WELCOME.
The financial aid team at Citrus College is dedicated to making your education more affordable by connecting you with financial aid options that reduce barriers and open doors. We're here to support your journey toward academic success, career growth and personal achievement.

START HERE.
Use the financial aid dashboard on Zendesk to check your status, view updates and track next steps. For the fastest service, submit questions and documents through our Zendesk student help center and request form, where staff can securely review and respond.

View my financial aid status on Zendesk.

BRING YOUR PHOTO ID.
A valid photo ID is required for all in-person services at the financial aid department.

STAY CONNECTED.
Students are strongly encouraged to check their Citrus College email account regularly, as it is the primary method of communication for important updates and information regarding financial aid.

IMPORTANT SHORTCUTS
Financial Aid Dashboard ↗️
Student Help Center ↗️
Student Request Form ↗️
Important Dates and Deadlines ↗️

WINTER 2026 OFFICE HOURS
Jan 5, 2026 – Feb 12, 2026
Mon–Thur 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

OFFICE CLOSURE DATES
Jan 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 13 Lincoln's Birthday
Feb 16 Washington's Birthday


Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing to ensure we are able to assist you.

FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT LOCATION
The financial aid department is located on the first floor of the Student Services (SS) Building, between admissions and records and the cashier windows.

Core Financial Aid Links

Disbursements, Refunds

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Appeals

Grants, Scholarships, Other Financial Aid Programs

General Information

Policies

Special Interest Youth

Contact the Financial Aid Department

Eligible Degree and Certificate Programs
To maintain financial aid eligibility, students must enroll only in courses that are required for and applicable toward an eligible degree, certificate or transfer objective. All associate degrees qualify for financial aid; however, only select certificate programs are eligible. Eligible certificate programs are identified in the college catalog.

I Can Create My Future (I Can Go To College)
This California Community Colleges resource is the go-to place for exploring community college options, from choosing a program to applying and accessing financial aid. It is designed to support you every step of the way toward earning your degree and achieving your career goals.

Disclosure Statement
In compliance with the disclosure requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Student Right-To-Know (SRTK), enrollment services areas provide information to applicants, students, staff and other interested parties upon request.

Accessibility and Navigation: Links within the financial aid section marked with this symbol ↗️ will redirect visitors from the main college website to either the my.citruscollege.edu portal or to the department's ancillary site on the Zendesk platform, which is managed by financial aid staff. References such as the "Financial Aid Dashboard," "Help Center" and "Request Form" are among numerous links that guide users to the Zendesk site.