Financial Aid & Scholarship Services

Financial Aid services are available in person! We are happy to assist you with your financial aid needs. If you are interested in visiting the office in person, please review the guidelines for visiting campus and schedule your appointment:

Guidelines for In-Person Financial Aid Services

Due to FERPA regulations, no student information will be given to anyone other than the student without authorization from the student.

We continue to offer virtual services. Financial Aid staff may be reached by email, phone, text, and Zoom! Please refer to the contact information and schedules below.

	Do you need assistance filing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application? Friendly and knowledgeable Peer Mentors are available to assist you virtually and in person! Go to the Student Center - Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Join Zoom to Connect with a Peer Mentor Or call (669) 900-6833 and use meeting ID 408 848 4800
	Do you need assistance with an existing financial aid application, financial aid document submission, or review of your financial aid package? Schedule an in person, phone or ZOOM appointment with our Financial Aid counter. Drop ins are welcome! Drop-in Hours: • Mon - Thurs: 9:00 - 5:00 pm • Fri: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Contact Information: Office: (408) 848-4727 Email: finaid@gavilan.edu Schedule an In-Person, Phone, or Zoom Appointment Please review our COVID-19 safety FAQ before coming to campus.
	Elizabeth San Ramon Hablo Español Financial Aid Technician Office: (408) 848-4729 Voice and Text: (408) 430-2760 Email: esanramon@gavilan.edu
	Alyssa Munoz Program Specialist Office: (408) 852-2813 Email: amunoz@gavilan.edu
	Kim Benjamin Sr. Financial Aid Specialist Office: (408) 848-4763 Voice and Text: (408) 713-0669 Email: kbenjamin@gavilan.edu
	Gladys Elizondo Hablo Español Sr. Financial Aid Specialist Office: (408) 848-4734 Voice and Text: (408) 461-8420 Email: gelizondo@gavilan.edu

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Emergency Financial Aid

Emergency Financial Aid Application

Emergency aid is available for students experiencing financial hardships (up to $500 per student). To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Enrolled in 6 or more credit units
FAFSA Application on file
U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen
Be awarded California Promise Grant (CCPG)
Self-certify emergency financial need

Funding is limited. Emergency grants will be distributed to students based on their financial needs on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Review and disbursement of funds may take 4-6 weeks.