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Get the Financial Help You Need

We're here to assist you with completion of the FAFSA or CADAA, process verification documents, answer questions related to federal and state financial aid programs, interpret policies related to student eligibility, and support students' efficient use of aid resources.

Quick Question?

Money shouldn't get in the way of getting a college education. The Financial Aid Office is here to help you get the financial support you need to pay your tuition and fees and afford college.

Apply for Financial Aid

Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA), and we will help you identify the aid for which you are eligible. The FAFSA is for US citizens and permanent residents, while the CADAA is for students who are not US citizens, permanent residents, or eligible non-citizens.

Make sure you are aware of the financial aid deadlines for each semester.

American River College's federal school code is 001232.

New Financial Aid Portal

The Los Rios Financial Aid team is pleased to announce that a new financial aid portal for students is being launched for the 2025-2026 aid year! This is the first phase of a comprehensive rollout for an improved financial aid experience.

The new financial aid portal will be accessed through eServices, just as it is today with the current portal. If you are a returning student, past financial aid year information will remain available on eServices.

A short video is available to learn more about how to access the new Financial Aid Portal.

Please reach out to your Financial Aid department with any questions!

Explaining the Financial Aid Process

Receiving financial aid can be confusing. The following are the basic steps of the financial aid process.

Contact

Email: financialaid@arc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 484-8437
FAX: (916) 484-8640
Confidential FAX: (916) 978-0266

Phone Hours

Monday to Friday:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Your Student I.D and Verification PIN will be required to answer questions regarding your file.

Zoom Hours

Wednesday:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

You will be admitted into the zoom session based on the order you joined.
Please have your student ID and PIN available.

In-Person Lab Hours

Monday through Thursday:
8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday:
9:00 am to 2:00 pm

  • January 18, 2025

Located in the Welcome and Support Center

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