To receive financial aid (Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, Cal Grant, Federal Work Study and Federal Student Loans) you must declare an eligible program of study with the Admissions Office.
Eligible programs are:
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Certificate of Achievement (CA): For a list of Financial Aid eligible Certificates, please see the Major Change Form
If you are transferring to a 4 year university the following academic transfer program majors are eligible for federal financial aid.
- Associate in Arts (AA.U)
- Associate in Science (AA.X)
- Associate in Arts in University Studies
The following programs are NOT eligible for federal financial aid
- Undecided
- Certificate of Proficiency
- Certificates of Achievement in University Studies:
- US-CSUGE
- US-ICSU
- US-ICSUC
- US-IUC
You can submit a major change request form: Major Change Form
If you have any questions, please stop by the financial aid office or send an email to finaid@palomar.edu