Financial Aid


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    How to Apply

    1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) code: 035424

    a. Student needs a Personal Identification Number (PIN) -- www.pin.ed.gov

    • Student's official name

    • Student's Social Security number

    • Birth date

    b. Parent who signs the FAFSA also needs a PIN if the student is dependent

    1. Copper Mountain College (CMC) Financial Aid Data Sheet

    2. *Supplemental items if picked for* Verification such as Federal Tax Return, W-2's, proof of untaxed income and benefits

    When to Apply

    1. Earliest date to apply is January 1st

    2. March 2nd deadline for California grants

    3. Early Action is needed for early award letters

    What type of Financial Aid is Available with the FAFSA?

    1. Federal Pell grant

    2. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

    3. Federal Academic Competitive Grant

    4. Federal Work Study

    5. Federal Stafford Loan

    6. State Cal Grants B&C - sign up

    7. State Board of Governor's (BOG) tuition waiver

    When is the money disbursed to me?

    Financial Aid Forms

    Financial Aid Checklist

    How do I remain eligible for Financial Aid?

    1. Keep 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average

    2. Pass 67% of classes enrolled in at census

    3. Complete degree with in 150% needed credits (90 for A.A.)

    For additional information, please see: Satisfactory Academic Progress


    Financial Aid Staff

    Brian Heinemann
    Director of Financial Aid
    bheinemann@cmccd.edu

    Pam Hoyt
    Financial Aid Specialist
    phoyt@cmccd.edu

    David Shook
    Financial Aid Specialist
    dshook@cmccd.edu


    Contact Information

    Financial Aid
    Copper Mountain College
    6162 Rotary Way
    P.O. Box 1398
    Joshua Tree, CA 92252

    (760) 366-3791, ext. 4235
    (760) 366-5257 fax

    Office Location
    Financial Aid is located in the Office of Student Services in Phase III, next to Bruce's Coyote Kitchen.

    Hours of Operation
    Monday - Thursday 8:15am to 5:00pm
    Fridays 8:15am to 3:00pm

    We are closed on all legal and college holidays.

    2011-2012 Holiday Schedule