Brooks College administrates its financial aid programs in accordance with prevailing federal and state laws and its own institutional policies. Financial aid programs include federal aid programs, California grant programs, federal and institutional grant programs, and student loan programs. Brooks College offers eligible students a wide variety of financial assistance options through federal, state, institutional and private funding sources. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Some of these include:

Federal Grants – These include Federal Pell and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, which are based on a student’s calculated financial need. Grants do not have to be repaid.

Scholarships – Sources include private businesses, corporations, foundations and individuals. Donors and deadlines vary, and criteria may be based upon academic excellence. Scholarships do not have to be repaid.

Federal Student Loans – These include Federal Stafford and PLUS loans, each with different requirements and criteria. Loans must be paid back after you either finish school or drop below half-time enrollment.

Federal Work-Study – Assist students in meeting the cost of their education by working part-time while attending school. Positions may either be on campus, off campus, or community service-related.

Private Loans – Various lending institutions offer loans to help cover the gap between the cost of education and the amount of federal programs.