Once financial need has been established, students enrolled at least half-time may apply for student loans. Loan limits are federally established and may never exceed a student's cost of attendance. Student loans do not need to be repaid until beginning six months after graduating or dropping below half-time. An entrance and exit counseling session or orientation is required for all loan students so that terms of the promissory note, avoidance and consequences of default, and student notification and responsibilities are very clearly understood. Generally, students must compete for scholarships.
Awards have many different criteria.
During February each year, the Las Positas Scholarship Program is advertised, and students may begin to apply for a variety of awards available only to Las Positas students. Applications are available in Building 1500. Deadline is immediately following Spring Break. These are scholarships often from local, statewide and national organizations or foundations, which are not specifically for Las Positas students, but which may be of particular interest to LPC students. Deadlines vary greatly, so students should check the list frequently for updated information.