FEES and FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Cost to Attend
De Anza College fees are set by the state of
California and are subject to change. Although community
colleges are less costly to attend than other colleges,
the enrollment, lab, student body and health fees,
as well as books, materials, and transportation
can add up to a substantial sum each quarter. Students
who do not meet California residency requirements
and foreign students pay a tuition fee in addition
to regular fees. Current fee information is printed
in the Class Schedule. Fees and tuition are payable
at the time of registration.
The Special Education programs do not have any funds
to grant or loan to students. There is no separate
financial aid program for students with disabilities.
We encourage you to apply for the general financial
aid programs and assistance administered by the
college, and also scholarships and disability benefit
programs administered by the state and federal governments.
Disabled Student Services counselors and the Financial
Aid office, located downstairs in the Hinson Campus
Center, can help you with more information.
Student Financial
Aid
Although there is no separate financial aid
program, students with disabilities often qualify
as any student does for a number of programs, including:
Fee Waiver
The Board of Governors grant fee waivers which enable
low-income students to pay a smaller portion of
the enrollment fees. Students who receive Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) are eligible once they supply
verification information and file a BOGG application
form. Other low-income students may also qualify.
Check with the Financial Aid office. Students registering
through Disability Support Services can be helped
by their counselor to file for the waiver. Fee waivers
are valid for up to one year, and need to be renewed
each spring for the following academic year.
Grants and Loans
The Financial Aid Office administers a number of
federal and state grants and loans. You must fill
out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
in order to establish eligibility and for the college
to determine any award. If you need assistance with
completing your FAFSA, or if you have exceptional
financial circumstances due to your disability,
check with the Financial Aid office or Disability
Support Services.
De Anza also offers campus-based assistance, such
as the Book Loan program and other special assistance.
Financial Aid or your counselor/advisor can help
you determine if you are eligible for these.
Scholarships
The Financial Aid office provides information
and applications for a large number of on-campus
and off-campus scholarships.
Both the college and the community offer a number of excellent scholarships targeted for students with disabilities. Among these are the following, most of which are awarded annually:
- Seth Stauffer Scholarship
- Disabled Students Unlimited Academic & Service Scholarships
- Barbara Manriques Memorial
- Keith Goodin Memorial
- Dale Shoettler Memorial
- Dare to Dream
- Gerry Hagan Memorial Technology
Announcements for these are posted in the Financial Aid office and in the Seminar Building on the Scholarship Announcement bulletin board. Deadlines vary, but many campus scholarships are due in February. Specific eligibility and application procedures are listed on the scholarship announcements.
California State Department
of Rehabilitation
The Department of Rehabilitation assists individuals
with disabilities to obtain employment and live
independently in their communities. Services are
based on eligibility criteria established by law.
Rehabilitation plans are developed for each individual
client. Among the assistance they may offer their
clients is help with training costs such as fees,
books and materials, transportation and necessary
assistive equipment.
Liaison counselors visit Disability Support Services
and the Educational Diagnostic Center regularly
to meet with clients and provide information on
the services. Check with the department secretaries
for the schedule and to arrange for an appointment.
You may also call your local Department of Rehabilitation
office to apply.
If you are a client of the Department of Rehabilitation,
your DSS counselor or EDC advisor can assist in
coordinating your De Anza program with your rehabilitation
plan. If the Department pays your fees, we will
advise you about how to have your authorization
sent to the college and how to arrange for the purchase
of books and supplies.
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