West Los Angeles College Financial Aid
Students who are applying for financial aid at West Los Angeles College need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.
The FAFSA code for West Los Angeles College is 008596.
If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.
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Pell Grants at West Los Angeles College
43% of students at West Los Angeles College receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to West Los Angeles College.
You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.
Outside Scholarships
West Los Angeles Community students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:
West Los Angeles College Financial Aid Resources
If you are looking for more information about financial aid and scholarships at West Los Angeles Community or have questions that are specific to your personal situation, we recommend that you reach out directly to the financial aid office!
Here’s how you can get in touch:
- Website: https://www.wlac.edu/financial-aid/index.aspx
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 310-287-4532