Financial Aid

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Welcome to the Financial Aid Office. We are here to assist students with the process of applying for financial aid. Baton Rouge Community College's experienced staff is available during office hours to respond to your financial aid questions and requests. No appointments are necessary. Students are assisted in the office on a walk-in basis.

The Financial Aid Office and its staff are dedicated to fostering support that encourages and promotes financial aid programs that remove financial barriers to ensure access to all students in pursuit of academic excellence, economic opportunity, and personal achievement.

FAFSA - BRCC's School Code is 037303

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed by all students applying for financial aid.

2019-2020 FAFSA is the application for Fall 2019, Spring 2020, and Summer 2020
2020-2021 FASFA is the application for Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021

Financial Aid Reminders

Academic Progress is evaluated before aid is initially awarded.
Fall class schedules will not be held for students who are missing financial aid documents or waiting for an appeal decision.
Check LoLA on a regular basis for updates.

Financial Aid Appeals
The Financial Aid Appeals process is now available electronically. Students interested in submitting a financial aid appeal must complete the form online and upload supporting documentation. We will no longer accept paper copies for financial aid appeals.

Spring 2020 Financial Aid Appeal Deadline - 12pm on January 2, 2020

Book Advance
For more information about the book advance process, click here.

Refund/Disbursement Policy
Refunds for the semester for the Federal Pell grant, Federal SEOG, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans, unless the 30 day delay applies, will begin after the 14th class day.

Refunds for the semester for other funds such as TOPS, Go Grant, Veteran's Benefits will begin once the funding has been received.

NOTE: "Disbursement" does not mean "Refund." "Disbursement" means the financial aid awards have been applied to your BRCC student account. "Refund" means the credit balance owed to you will be sent to BankMobile Disbursements.