Apply for Financial Aid

Find step-by-step instructions for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act (CADAA), the California Promise Grant, and the Lake Tahoe College Promise application. We strongly recommend all students submit a FAFSA or CADAA — if you don't apply, you may miss funding you're eligible to receive.

Use these links to go straight to the application you want to complete:

Federal & State Financial Aid (FAFSA)

In most cases, applying for financial aid starts with submitting the FAFSA. We encourage all students to apply as soon as possible — it's free. Follow the steps below to get started.

LTCC Federal School Code: 012907

For U.S. Citizens and Permanent Legal Residents (Green Card Holders, Refugees, etc.)

1. Create your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. This gives you access to federal financial aid systems and serves as your legal signature on electronic documents.

  • Everyone who contributes information on the FAFSA needs their own FSA ID. For example, if you are a dependent student, both you and at least one parent will each need a separate FSA ID.

2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online.

  • LTCC Federal School Code: 012907
  • When applicable, invite your "contributors" (parents or spouse) to obtain their own FSA ID and complete their section of the FAFSA.
  • To invite contributors, you will need their:
    • Email address
    • Name as used on their tax return (if they filed one)
    • Social Security Number (SSN), if they have one
  • All contributors must have an FSA ID.
  • Mixed family status (e.g., contributors without SSNs) can now submit a FAFSA.
  • All contributors must give consent to pull IRS tax return information. Without consent from all contributors, the FAFSA is invalid and you will not be eligible for federal aid.
  • All contributors must complete their section before the FAFSA can be submitted.

AB540 / Dreamer students: Visit our DREAM Act webpage for more information and assistance.

Need help completing the FAFSA?

*You must complete a FAFSA every year.

Allow 1–2 weeks for your FAFSA to be processed and sent to LTCC. You will receive two emails:

  1. From the U.S. Department of Education: a FAFSA Submission Summary sent to the email address on your application. Review it carefully for errors. You can make a correction to your FAFSA if needed.
  2. From LTCC's Financial Aid Office confirming receipt of your FAFSA.

PASSPORT (LTCC's Self-Service portal) shows you what additional documents are required. Follow these steps:

  1. Log in to PASSPORT
  2. Click "Financial Aid" under "LTCC Self Service"
  3. Make sure you are viewing the current academic year
  4. FAFSA filers can also submit forms, appeals, and supporting documents securely at ltcc.verifymyfafsa.com

Once all required documents are submitted, your file will be reviewed.

  • Files are reviewed in order of date received; currently enrolled students are prioritized
  • Additional documents may be requested during review
  • Check your LTCC student email regularly for notifications
  • Files will not be processed until all required documents are submitted
  • The full process may take 4–6 weeks, or longer if corrections are needed

You will be notified via your LTCC email to view your Financial Aid Offer in PASSPORT.

  1. Log in to PASSPORT
  2. Select "LTCC Self-Service"
  3. Choose "Financial Aid"
  4. View your Offer by academic year

Financial aid refunds are delivered through BankMobile. Visit the BankMobile disbursement webpage to select how your funds will be distributed.

  • BankMobile will mail a refund selection kit to your mailing address on file with Enrollment Services
  • You will also receive an email from BankMobile to your student email account
  • Both the kit and the email contain a personal code you will use to sign up with BankMobile

California Dream Act

The California Dream Act allows undocumented and nonresident documented students who meet certain provisions to apply for and receive private scholarships funded through public universities, state-administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants.

The CA Dream Act Application (CADAA), also known as the Dream Application, is for undocumented students who meet the eligibility requirements of AB540. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) processes the application; aid received can only be used at eligible California public or private institutions.

  1. Complete the California Dream Act Application. Have these ready:

    • Tax returns and W-2/1099 forms (yours and your parent's, if you are under 24)
    • LTCC School Code: 012907
  2. Within 3 weeks, you will receive your CA Student Aid Report (CA-SAR). If you provided an email address, it will arrive by email. It lists the information from your application and your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). LTCC also receives the report electronically and will request any additional forms needed to complete your file. Review your CA-SAR for accuracy. To make corrections, return to the California Dream Act website and update immediately. Allow 1–2 weeks for LTCC to receive corrected information. Save the form for your records if no changes are needed.

  3. Once you receive the CA-SAR, check your application status in PASSPORT for any additional forms required:

    • Log in to PASSPORT
    • Select "LTCC Self-Service"
    • Choose "Financial Aid"
    • Any additional required forms will appear on your Checklist
  4. If your mailing address changes at any time, submit a Demographic Change of Info form to Enrollment Services.

Read more about the California Dream Act

California Promise Grant (formerly BOG Fee Waiver)

We encourage all California resident students to apply for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG), which waives enrollment fees. Eligible students who complete and submit a FAFSA or CA Dream Act application will automatically be considered for the CCPG, in addition to other aid.

Learn more about the California Promise Grant

Lake Tahoe College Promise

First-time college students attending Lake Tahoe Community College full time will pay absolutely no tuition for their first year. This Promise is open to all California residents, Nevada residents of the Tahoe Basin living along the lake, and Dreamers.

Learn more about the Lake Tahoe College Promise