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Most of the information you need (status of your file, required documents, award information, etc.) is available through Self-Service.

 

Please be advised that confidentiality must be protected whether working with a student in person or via the internet.  To assist the college in protecting your right to confidentiality we will only be able provide general information over the phone and/or email.  We will not be able to answer specific questions¹ regarding your file via phone and/or email. Alternatively, for specific questions regarding your file, you can visit us in person at the Grossmont College Financial Aid office when a valid picture ID² is provided.

 

¹ A specific question includes status of a file, required documents, reason for denial, etc.

 

² A valid picture ID includes (but not limited to) Grossmont-Cuyamaca College ID, high school ID, state ID, military ID or US passport.

 

NOTE: Due to the increase in applicants and the high volume of processing right before the fall term, it is currently taking advisors up to 3-4 business days to reply.

 


Work Study Questions

If you have questions regarding  work-study award at Grossmont College, you can contact Azalia Ocampo, Work Study Specialist.

 


Loan Questions

If you have questions regarding loan(s) at Grossmont College, you can contact Azalia Ocampo, Loan Specialist.

 


Scholarship Questions

If you have questions regarding scholarships at Grossmont College, you can contact Diana Kiryakous, Financial Aid Director.

 

 


Cal Grant Questions

If you have questions regarding Cal Grants at Grossmont College, you can contact

 

 


California College Promise Grant Questions

Formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver

 

If you have questions regarding the California College Promise Grant fee waiver at Grossmont College, you can contact  Luma Shamon, California College Promise Grant.

 


Guardian Scholars Questions 

Formerly Foster Youth


If you have questions regarding Guardian Scholars at Grossmont College, you can e-mail your question to Vivian Cerrito

 


Ask an Advisor

If you have questions regarding financial aid at Grossmont College, you can e-mail your question to a Financial Aid Advisor. Financial Aid Advisors are assigned to students based on the student's last name.

 

Using the letter of your last name, select your advisor:

  • If your last name begins with A – C, your advisor is  Aseel Alani
  • If your last name begins with D – K, your advisor is Laura Sahagun
  • If your last name begins with L - Q, your advisor is Maryam Rastvan
  • If your last name begins with R - Z,  your advisor is Arian Pole
  • If you are a Guardian Scholars student, your advisor is Vivian Cerrito