Student Financial Services
The Norco College Student Financial Services Department is dedicated to providing quality customer service and financial aid assistance to all students in need of financial resources to help them achieve their educational goals.
California Dream Act Information
California (CA) Dream Act: This California law allows undocumented students who meet the AB540 eligibility to access state financial aid and institutional aid, such as Cal Grants and California Dream Loans.
CA Dream Act Facts:
- Use this online tool to see if you qualify under AB 540/AB 2000/SB 68.
- The CA Dream Act application is due every year on March 2.
- The CA Dream Act is unrelated to DACA. Students do not need to have to have DACA to qualify for the CA Dream Act.
- The CA Dream Act is not the same as the Federal Dream Act. The Federal Dream Act is a proposed legislation that would provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. The Federal Dream Act has not been passed in Congress.
AB 540 was passed by the California State Government in 2001. It allows undocumented
students who have met specific criteria to pay in-state tuition at California public
universities or colleges, instead of paying out-of-state tuition. Some bylaws of the
original bill have been amended to allow a larger number of undocumented students
access to financial aid.
Eligibility for AB 540:
- The student has attended an accredited California High School for an equivalent of at least three years.
- The student has graduated or will graduate from a California school with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Applicants must not hold a valid non-immigrant visa (F, J, H, L, A, B, C, D, E, etc.)*.
If you are still not sure, use this tool to determine your eligibility for AB 540. If you need assistance in checking your eligibility, please email us at unityzone-nc@norcocollege.edu
If you meet AB 540 criteria, you will need to submit the AB 540 Nonresident Supplemental Tuition Exemption along with official transcripts to the university you will be attending.
If you do not meet AB 540 criteria, use this tool to determine your eligibility under amendments to the original bill (AB 2000 and SB68).
To apply for the California Dream Application, click here - CA Dream Act Application and use Norco College's School Code: 04176100
Contact Information
The Student Financial Services Office is open for in person assistance.
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Summer 2024 Business Hours: Mondays: 8:00am - 6:00pmTuesdays: 8:00am - 6:00pmWednesdays: 8:00am - 6:00pmThursdays: 8:00am - 6:00pmFridays: CLOSED |
Location: Student Services Building, First Floor
Phone number: (951) 372-7009
Email: studentfinancialservices@norcocollege.edu
Customer Service
Stan Diouf - Send Email | (951) 372-7025
Brianna Mason - Send Email| (951) 738-7206
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Valencia | - Send Email | (951) 372-7065
Student Financial Services Analyst
Leticia Martinez
Brittany Emis
Brianna Mason - Send Email| (951) 738-7206
Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
Michelle Rodriguez - Send Email | (951) 738-7795
Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance (or budget) is the estimated total amount it may cost to attend
college. It will vary depending on your living situation (whether you live with your
parents or off campus) and residency status (California resident or non-resident).
Residency status is determined by Admissions and Records. Student Financial Services
is designed to assist qualified students in obtaining grants, scholarships, and federal
work-study funds for educational expenses. Be prepared by applying for financial assistance
early, submitting all required documentation, staying enrolled in classes and meeting
our Satisfactory Academic Progress Standard.
2023-24 Nine Month Student Expense Cost of Attendance Budget
| Allowance | Living at home | Living Away from home |
| Books and Supplies | $1440.00 | $1440.00 |
| Room and Board | $10126.00 | $28782.00 |
| Transportation | $1612.00 | $1764.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $3610.00 | $4428.00 |
| Enrollment Fees | $1380.00 | $1380.00 |
| Health Fees | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Total | $18208.00 | $37834.00 |
Total 2023-24 RCCD Cost of Attendance Budget
Living at home............................ $18208.00
Living away from home.......................$37834.00
Non-Resident living at home................... $28168.00
Non-Resident living away from home..............$47794.00
2024-2025 Cost of Attendance - Coming Spring of 2024
Disbursement Information/Schedule
All financial aid tasks must be submitted via norcocollege.studentforms.com, prior to the deadline dates specified on the appropriate Disbursement Schedule below.
**Unit adjustments for classes not paid for on the 1 Fall and Spring disbursement dates, due to late registration and late start classes, will be disbursed on the 2 Fall and Spring disbursement dates.
FA Awareness
Thank you for joining the Norco College Student Financial Services department for our annual.
Below are the Norco College departments that joined our Financial Aid Awareness Day event:
FAFSA (US Citizens/Eligible Non-Citizens)
- Complete the FAFSA application at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsaand add Norco College school code, 041761, to your application. Application will require 2020 tax information.
- You may have financial aid tasks assigned to you, to view your Financial Aid Tasks:
- Log onto https://norcocollege.verifymyfafsa.com using your RCCD student email and password
Dream Act (AB540 Eligible Students)
- Complete the California Dream Act Application at https://dream.csac.ca.gov and add Norco College's school code, 04176100, to your application. Application will require 2020 tax information.
- If you have not been determined as being AB540 eligible, you will receive a notification
to update your residency status with Admissions and Records.
Use these applications to apply for financial aid such as the:
| State Aid | Federal Aid |
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Scholarships
Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for continuing and transferring students. Qualifications for scholarships vary from financial need to academic performance to community involvement. To apply for a scholarship, complete the scholarship application at this website: https://rcc.academicworks.com
| Resources | Location: |
| EOPS/CARE/NextUp | CSS Building 211 (2nd Floor): (951) 372-7128 |
| Phoenix Scholars Program | CSS Building 219 (2nd Floor): (951) 738-7743 |
| Disability Resource Center | CSS Building (1st Floor): (951) 372 - 7070 |
| Veterans Resource Center | Veterans Resource Center: (951) 372-7142 |
| Student Life | CSS Room 205-B: (951) 372-7021 |
| Promise Program | Student Services Building (1st Floor): (951) 739-7840 |
| Student Financial Services | Student Service Building (1st Floor): (951) 372-7009 |
Financial Aid Forms and Resources:
FAFSA Information
The new 2024-2025 FAFSA opens 12/31/23
Click here to watch our helpful FAFSA Simplification Videos!
- Create a FSA ID (Create Account | Federal Student Aid)
- Have your personal information at the ready! (DOB, SSC, Phone Number, etc.)
- Use Norco's school code: 041761
- Create an easy to remember username and password
- Use an email address that you haveeasyaccess to, as you'll be getting important emails regarding your FAFSA application once you're able to complete it
Once these steps have been completed, you're ready to complete your 2024-2025 FAFSA Application!
To apply for a FAFSA Application: -FAFSA Application | Federal Student Aid and use Norco College's School Code: 041761
Financial Aid Tasks
In order for the Student Financial Services office to further evaluate your financial aid applications, you may need to complete additional Financial Aid Tasks. To log in and view your tasks, please follow the directions below:
1. Log onto https://norcocollege.studentforms.com using your RCCD student email and password
2. Verify your information (First and Last Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number) and create your account
- Be sure to make your RCCD student email your preferred email
2. Complete the “Financial Aid Tasks" listed on the Welcome Screen
- When prompted, E-Sign documents by creating a 5-digit E-Sign pin
- When uploading required documents:
- Be sure documents/images are clear
- Add all pages of required documents
- Click “Submit" when documents are successfully uploaded
3. Dependent Students requiring Parent Signature (Skip if Independent Student)
- Have parent email address available
- Parent will receive email with links to Verify Email Address and to Log In
- Be sure that Parent verifies email within 24-hours of receiving email
- Create Username and Password
- Verify parent information (First and Last Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number)
- Confirm Student information (First and Last Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number)
- Parent will review tasks for the correct academic year
- E-Sign required documents using the password created
4. Click “Submit" on all required tasks on the student Welcome Screen
- Once all tasks have been submitted, Click the “Finish" button
How to Apply for a Loan
Please note that loans are not automatically awarded to students. If you are interested
in a loan, you must request one. Please read and follow the steps below in order
to request a loan.
- You must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at www.studentaid.gov and list Norco College title IV code #041761.
- You must complete any tasks assigned to you on https://norcocollege.studentforms.com.
- You must have received your final revised award notice for any grants, Federal Work Study (FWS) or scholarships before applying for a loan.
- You must be meeting the Norco College Student Financial Services Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standard. Please refer to the table of contents to review the Student Financial Services SAP standard.
- You must have a current full program Student Educational Plan (SEP)
- You must be enrolled in at least 6 units on the SEP that are applicable and required towards your degree.
- You must have a declared academic program (major) on file with Admissions and Records which matches your SEP.
- You must successfully complete with a score of 100%, the Direct Loan entrance interview at www.studentaid.gov.
- You must successfully complete your electronic Master Promissory Note (eMPN) online at www.studentaid.gov prior to applying for a student loan at Norco College.
- If you meet the above requirements, you may request a loan packet from the Student Financial Services office throughout the fall and spring semesters.
To request a loan please visit us in person during our business hours.
Money Management
Norco College Student Financial Services is dedicated to assisting students in making
good financial decisions by providing financial literacy resources. These resources
will assist students in developing the skills to budget, make savings plans, set short
and long-term goals, and set plans to reach these goals.