Financial Aid
Contact Us
SAC Financial Aid Office
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financial_aid@sac.edu
(714) 564-6242
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: Closed
The Financial Aid Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Regular office hours will resume on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Welcome to Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office is here to help make your education more affordable. If you're uncertain with the cost of your education, we will direct you to every federal and state student aid program that is designed to help you pay for schooling. Our team can walk with you through the financial aid process to help you feel assured about pursuing your educational goals without being weighed down by the costs.
Since the application process can take a number of weeks before funds are available for payment, students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible as of October 1st of the year for the subsequent fall semester.
Start Your Financial Aid Application Here!
Financial Aid Workshops
Receive help from financial aid experts in a series of free Cash for College workshops hosted by the California Student Aid Commission.
Calculate the Cost
Estimate out how much it will cost for you to attend Santa Ana College based on the amount you could receive from financial aid through our Net Price calculator!
Payments are based on active units at the time of disbursement for courses that have passed the A&R census date.
| Acceptance Status Date | Funding Date | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | July 13, 2026 | Summer Pell Grant, other Grants and retro for any existing program |
| August 4, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Summer Pell Grant, other Grants and retro for any existing program |
8/17/2026– 12/05/2026
Payments are based on active units at the time of disbursement for courses that have passed the A&R census date.
| Acceptance Status Date | Funding Date | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | September 14, 2026 | 1st Pell Grant |
| September 15, 2026 | September 28, 2026 | 1st Pell Grant, 1st Direct Loan |
| September 29, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | 1st Pell Grant, 1st Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & FSEOG |
| October 6. 2026 | October 19, 2026 | 1st Pell Grant, 1st Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & SEOG |
| October 27, 2026 | November 9, 2026 | 2nd Pell Grant, 2nd Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & SEOG |
| November 9, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | All Programs |
| December 1, 2026 | December 14, 2026 | All Programs (Fall Late) |
| January 20, 2027 | February 1, 2027 | All Programs (Fall Late) |
2/08/2027 – 6/5/2027
Payments are based on active units at the time of disbursement for courses that have passed the A&R census date.
| Acceptance Status Date | Funding Date | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2027 | March 8, 2027 | 1st Pell Grant |
| March 9, 2027 | March 22, 2027 | 1st Pell Grant, 1st Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & FSEOG |
| March 23, 2027 | April 5, 2027 | 1st Pell Grant, 1st Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & FSEOG |
| April 13, 2027 | April 26, 2027 | 1st Pell Grant, 1st Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & FSEOG |
| April 23, 2027 | May 10, 2027 | 2nd Pell Grant, 2nd Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & FSEOG |
| May 11, 2027 | May 24, 2027 | All Programs |
| May 25, 2027 | June 7, 2027 | All Programs |
| June 8, 2027 | June 17, 2027 | All Programs (Spring Late) |
6/14/2027 – 8/8/2027
Payments are based on active units at the time of disbursement for courses that have passed the A&R census date.
| Acceptance Status Date | Funding Date | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2027 | July 9, 2027 | Summer Pell Grant, other Grants and retro for any existing program |
| August 3, 2027 | August 16, 2027 | Summer Pell Grant, other Grants and retro for any existing program |