Financial Aid Policies and Important Information

The information below will assist you with completing the financial aid process as well as understanding your rights and responsibilities as a financial aid recipient.

California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Appeal Information

If you have completed a FAFSA or Dream Act Application, please go to comptoncollege.verifymyfafsa.com to complete your CCPG Appeal.

• LOSS OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT (CCPG)
  
  In accordance with Title 5, students will be ineligible for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) if they do not meet the college standards of academic progress.
  
  Loss of CCPG eligibility shall become effective at the first registration opportunity after such determination is made.
  
  The financial aid office will notify students of their placement on academic or progress probation no later than thirty days following the end of the term that resulted in the student’s placement on probation. The notification will advise students about the available student support services to assist them in maintaining and reestablishing CCPG eligibility. Students can find eligibility information on the Financial Aid webpage.
  Please visit the Financial Aid Office (SSB 170) to request a CCPG Appeal.
  
  REGAINING CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT ELIGIBILITY
  
  Students who lose eligibility for the CCPG can have it reinstated if they meet the criteria below:
  
  
•  If successfully granted a CCPG appeal; and
•  Return to good academic standing.

CCPG APPEAL PROCESS

Compton College have established written procedures by which a student may appeal the loss of a CCPG due to the following reasons:

•  Extenuating circumstances which are verified cases of accidents, illnesses, changes in the student’s economic situation, or other circumstances that rendered normal academic functioning likely or impossible. Such circumstances must be verified in writing.
• Evidence that the student was unable to obtain essential student support services. Extenuating circumstances also includes special consideration of the specific factors associated with Veterans, CalWORKs, EOPS, and DSPS student status.
• A student with a disability who applied for, but did not receive, reasonable accommodation in a timely manner. A verification of disability document from the SRC office must be attached to the appeal form.
  
  All the above reasons must be supported by written documentation from the student. The Loss of Enrollment and CCPG Appeal form can be found on the Financial Aid webpage along with semester submission deadlines. A college designated committee will review all appeals and will make a recommendation to the Director of Financial Aid or his/her designee.
  
  NOTE: Foster Youth and those receiving the special circumstance CCPG-A shall not be subject to loss of CCPG due to academic or progress disqualification. This exemption for Foster Youth is effective until the date specified in Education Code Section 66025.9(c).

CCPG Appeal Fact Sheet

Financial Aid Policies At-a-Glance

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)

Federal regulations require students to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to remain eligible for financial aid. SAP standards include maintaining the required cumulative grade point average (GPA), successfully completing a sufficient percentage of attempted coursework.

Additionally, students must complete their academic program within 150% of the units required for their declared program of study. Students approaching or exceeding the maximum time frame should review their academic progress and contact the Financial Aid Office regarding their eligibility and appeal options.

For more information about our SAP policy, please visit our Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy webpage.

Financial Aid Warning and Disqualification Overview

Students who fail to meet the minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards may be placed on Financial Aid Warning or Financial Aid Disqualification. These statuses may impact financial aid eligibility and require specific actions to regain eligibility. For additional details regarding SAP requirements and appeal options, please visit our Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy webpage

Verification Policy

The U.S. Department of Education selects certain FAFSA applicants for verification to confirm the accuracy of information reported on the financial aid application. Students may be selected under various verification tracking groups, including V1 (Standard Verification), V4 (Identity Verification), V5 (Aggregate Verification), or may be identified with Comment Codes (C-Flags) that require additional review before federal financial aid eligibility can be determined. 

The FAFSA uses the IRS Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX) to securely transfer federal tax information from the IRS. In many cases, tax information successfully transferred through FA-DDX will not require additional income documentation. However, students selected for verification may be required to submit documentation to confirm FAFSA information and eligibility for federal student aid. 

In addition to federal verification requirements, Compton College reserves the right to request additional documentation from any applicant when conflicting information is identified or when further review is necessary to determine financial aid eligibility. Documentation may be requested to verify:

• Identity
• High school completion status
• Citizenship or eligible noncitizen status
• Dependency status
• Enrollment at another institution
• Household information
• Income and tax information
• Selective Service registration (when applicable)
• Any other information that impacts financial aid eligibility

Students must submit all requested documentation before financial aid eligibility can be finalized. Students should regularly monitor their MyCompton portal and college email for financial aid notifications and requests for additional information.

Special Circumstances & Professional Jugdement Policy

• Income Reduction: Lost employment, reduction in work hours, divorce, death of a parent or spouse, or other significant changes in income.
• Unusual Circumstances: Students experiencing family abandonment, abuse, estrangement, human trafficking, refugee status, or other situations preventing contact with parents may qualify for a dependency override review.
• Unaccompanied Homeless Youth: Students under age 24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness may qualify for independent student status.

Enrollment Changes and Financial Aid

Financial aid awards may be adjusted based on enrollment status. Students who withdraw, drop classes, stop attending, or fail all courses may have their financial aid eligibility reduced and may be required to repay part of their aid

Return of Federal Financial Aid Funds

Federal regulations require Compton College to determine how much federal financial aid a student earned if they withdraw from all classes before completing more than 60% of the term. Students may be required to repay a portion of their federal aid. Students considering withdrawal should contact the Financial Aid Office before dropping classes.

Financial Aid Disbursement Policy and Dates

Information and requirements for student financial aid disbursement for the current academic year. Dates, criteria and how awards are calculated based on student enrollment are included.

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)

FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Compton College is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of student information, including financial aid records. Under FERPA, students have certain rights regarding access to their educational records and the disclosure of personally identifiable information

Understanding your Financial Aid Status

Your financial aid status reflects your current eligibility for financial aid and may change based on factors such as enrollment status, academic progress, outstanding requirements, or requested documentation. Students should regularly review their financial aid status through the MyCompton portal and college email to stay informed of any actions needed to maintain or receive financial aid.

Student Loan Policy and Loan Proration Information

This policy explains student loan eligibility requirements, borrowing limits, enrollment requirements, and federal loan proration rules. Students who are graduating, completing their program, or attending for less than a full academic year may have their annual loan eligibility reduced in accordance with federal regulations. Students are encouraged to review this information before accepting student loans to understand their rights, responsibilities, and borrowing limits.

Disbursement Rights and Responsibilities

Information regarding financial aid disbursement schedules, enrollment requirements, and award adjustments. Financial aid awards are based on a student's enrollment status and may be adjusted if enrollment changes before or after disbursement. Students are responsible for reviewing their financial aid awards, maintaining eligible enrollment, and monitoring their student email and MyCompton portal for important financial aid notifications.

Income Verification and Tax Return Transcripts

The FAFSA uses the IRS Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX) to securely transfer federal tax information directly from the IRS. In some cases, tax information may not transfer successfully, or students may be selected for verification and required to provide additional documentation. If requested by the Financial Aid Office, students or contributors may need to obtain an IRS Tax Return Transcript to verify income information. Students should regularly monitor their college email and financial aid portal for requests regarding their financial aid application

Tax Return Transcript can be requested directly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Transcripts

Student Rights and Responsibilities
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Policy
Verification Policy