Welcome Statement

Welcome to the East Los Angeles College Financial Aid web page. Education is a wonderful opportunity to improve your life through learning, and it is an excellent way to realize your career goals. The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office can help you reach your educational goals by assisting you in applying for fee waivers, grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. Please take the time to browse the site and get the information you need.

We are here to help you achieve your dreams.

Best Wishes,

Lindy Fong
Director of Financial Aid

Scholarship Announcement

Our office is pleased to announce the availability of a few scholarships currently available. 

CCCSFAAA - Tim Bonnel Memorial Scholarships - The Tim Bonnel Memorial Scholarship benefits current and former foster youth students attending the California Community Colleges. Established by Tim Bonnel’s colleagues, friends, and family members in his memory, the scholarship honors his unwavering dedication, including as Coordinator of Student Financial Assistance Programs at the Chancellor’s Office, to narrowing the college achievement gap for foster youth . The scholarship is awarded by the California Community Colleges Student Financial Aid Administrators Association annually. Application Deadline: April 12, 2024.

Looms for Lupus - Alondra Barragan Scholarship Fund - The Alondra Barragan Scholarship Fund is a wonderful initiative by Looms for Lupus to support students with lupus who are pursuing their academic goals. This scholarship fund has been created in honor of Alondra Barragan, a beautiful, intelligent, loving, and caring young lady who had a love and passion for education. Despite her illness, she never let it stop her from pursuing her dreams. She wanted to be a preschool teacher and later realized that she wanted to be a Speech and Language Pathologist. The scholarship fund will be awarded to one or more students every year, and recipients will receive a minimum award of $500 made payable to the educational institution at which they are enrolled. Application Deadline: April 15, 2024.

The NCJW|LA Scholarship Program - This scholarship program is available for a variety of subject matter disciplines, as well as support for non-traditional students in achieving their academic goals. We're dedicated to promoting higher education as a key path to economic justice, particularly for non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds. Awards are based on a combination of academic merit and financial need. Application Cycle: March 1, 2024 - April 15, 2024. Announcement and distribution is excpected the week of June 24.

The Historical Society of Monterey Park (HSMP) Laura Scudder Grant - The Historical Society of Monterey Park (HSMP) is pleased to announce that two (2) $3,000 Grants will be made available to students currently enrolled in an accredited community college or culinary school located in the San Gabriel Valley. The student’s field of study must be in Nursing, Business or Culinary Arts. The $3,000.00 Grants are presented in the name of Laura Scudder, a former business entrepreneur in Monterey Park. Application Deadline: April 26, 2024. Finalists will be notified of the date, time and place of the interviews.

Native American California Community College Students Scholarship (up to $2,500) - The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) is excited to announce the availability of a new Native American California Community College Students Scholarship. Funded through a generous donation from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the Native American California Community College Students Scholarship seeks to make college more affordable and accessible for students enrolled in a federally recognized Native American, American Indian, or Alaska Native tribe and attending a California Community College. Application period: September 18, 2023 – April 30, 2024.

Real Estate Education Scholarship ($600 per semester/$1,200 annually) - The Foundation for California Community Colleges is please to announce the Real Estate Education Scholarships. Supporting community college real estate education. The Real Estate Education Scholarship Program is designed for eligible, economically disadvantaged students who are interested in pursuing a career in real estate. By providing financial assistance to cover the cost of attending a California community college, the program can help break down financial barriers that might otherwise prevent these students from pursuing their educational goals. Application period: September 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 or until all funds are allocated.

Keenan Insurance Scholarships - The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) is pleased to announce the availability of the Keenan Insurance scholarship opportunity for CCC students! The Keenan Insurance Scholarship seeks to increase the diversity of professionals working within the insurance, risk management, and financial services industry by providing scholarships to underrepresented students at California Community Colleges. For 2024, a total of $9,600 is available for disbursement. Students must apply to their local college Financial Aid Office. Application period: February 1, 2024-October 31, 2024

HeySunday’s Annual Eco-Warrior Scholarship - The Eco-Warrior Scholarship is a recurring scholarship open to all students who seek to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. The next deadline to apply is December 1, and winners will be announced on December 31. At HeySunday™, we encourage small actions with large impacts through our Eco-Warrior Scholarship. This $1,000 award supports a student committed to combatting climate change, either by daily eco-friendly choices or by pursuing environmental activism. Application deadline: December 1, 2024. Winner Announcement Date: December 31, 2024.

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