Financial Aid
Contact Us
SAC Financial Aid Office
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financial_aid@sac.edu
(714) 564-6242
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!
| Acceptance Status Date | Funding Date | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | September 13, 2025 | 1st Pell Grant |
| September 16, 2025 | September 27, 2025 | 1st Pell Grant, 1st Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & FSEOG |
| September 30, 2025 | October 11, 2025 | 1st Pell Grant, 1st Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & FSEOG |
| October 7. 2025 | October 18, 2025 | 2nd Pell Grant, 2nd Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & FSEOG |
| October 29 & 30, 2025 | November 8, 2025 | All Programs |
| November 12, 2025 | November 22, 2025 | All Programs |
| December 2, 2025 | December 13, 2025 | All Programs (Fall Late) |
| January 20, 2026 | January 31, 2026 | All Programs (Fall Late) |
| Acceptance Status Date | Funding Date | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | March 8, 2026 | 1st Pell Grant |
| March 10, 2026 | March 21, 2026 | 1st Pell Grant, 1st Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & FSEOG |
| March 30, 2026 | April 11, 2026 | 1st Pell Grant, 1st Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & FSEOG |
| April 26, 2026 | May 10, 2026 | 2nd Pell Grant, 2nd Direct Loan, All Cal Grant & FSEOG |
| May 12, 2026 | May 23, 2026 | All Programs |
| May 26, 2026 | June 7, 2026 | All Programs |
| June 9, 2026 | June 20, 2026 | All Programs (Spring Late) |