By Andrew Ayala As ELANs we understand how difficult it is to get any sort of help with Financial Aid due to the disorganization of the office. At the South Gate campus there are days where we can’t go to turn in paperwork and can only ask questions, which isn’t posted until that day. Imagine coming out of class in a hurry to turn in a paper and you see…
By Melody Ortiz Students learned about the financial aid process during the Financial Aid Awareness Day event Thursday at noon in front of the E3 building. The event was hosted by Financial Aid Office Assistant Gladys Rodriguez and she explained the purpose of the event. Financial Aid Awareness Day is used to inform students of the main topics of the Financial Aid process and to answer frequently asked questions. Participating…
By: Tremaine Hampton Although I’ve been on my own since I was 17 (I’m 22 now), I’ve never received a dime from financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Financial Aid is meant to help those that want to attend school but can’t afford it or need extra help. However due to an outdated rule, myself and many other students do not get to utilize this…
By: Erick Alfaro College is an important part of most people’s life. Especially after high school, a 4-year college is highly considered and looked upon. But one of the most ignored facts is that it’s expensive. Whether it’s a Cal State, UC, or private, attending a 4-year can leave a good dent in someone’s pocket, ranging anywhere from $5 thousand to $50 thousand. Luckily for anyone attending schools in the…
By Rogelio Alvarez The Financial Aid Office is hosting a Financial Aid Awareness Day where students can ask questions and receive information on financial aid today in front of the E3 Building from noon to 2 p.m. Financial aid staff will be at the event ready to assist any students. Light refreshments will be provided and students can participate in a scavenger hunt where they can win prizes. “When we…
By Javier Lopez The benefits of making four-year public universities and colleges tuition free could increase the amount of students who attend/ graduate college. The College for All Act could make college free. The Act is meant to eliminate undergraduate tuition; making higher education free for students. Educating the youth would help increase the success rate of low income students and encourage others to pursue a higher education. The Act…
By Diego Olivares Students enrolling at East Los Angeles College need to plan how they use their financial aid before it reaches its limits. New and returning students depend on financial aid to help with problemss such as lack of employment or need of extra cash. One mistake students make is believing that financial aid grants them unlimited funds. The truth of the matter is that financial aid does…
By Evanee Taylor The Financial Aid Department has no problem funding students who need extra help to get through the school year. However, many students miss out on this opportunity. Students are missing out on the free funds primarily due to not applying for FASFA on time or at all. According to the financial aid office, many students fail to apply for FASFA, missing out on an opportunity to receive…
By Alexa Santana The Financial Aid Department provides students with the resources they need, but students are not taking advantage these resources. Students failed to attend the last financial aid town hall meeting, that provided important information about the upcoming school year. Starting in the fall there will be adjustments to the Board of Governor’s Fee waiver that many students use to pay for tuition. Students will need to keep…
Evacuation Drill The Sheriffís Department and Administrative Services will conduct a campus-wide evacuation drill today at 10:15 a.m. The drill will last approximately 10 minutes. Town Hall Meeting An informal financial aid meeting will be held at the E1-Parking Area, Tuesday at noon to answer questions students and faculty have about financial aid. Blood Drive There will be a blood drive by the Lunch Truck and Free Speech…