With smart planning at the early stages of your education, you can help position yourself for decades to come. The Financial Aid office is here to help you secure the resources to fund your education.
Contact Us
For questions, contact Financial Aid at 805-922-6966 ext. 3200, or finaid@hancockcollege.edu.
Email is the standard method of communication. We will only contact you through your Hancock email address, except for the initial email regarding the results of your FAFSA, which will be sent to the email address you provided on the FAFSA. We are unable to discuss student accounts with anyone except the student or authorized parties.
Locations
Santa Maria Campus:
Building A-101, First Floor Student Services
805-922-6966 ext. 3200
Text: 805-365-0044
Lompoc Valley Center:
Building 1, Administration
805-922-6966 ext. 5251
Text: 805-365-0044
Hours
Mondays & Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fridays: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please refer to the Allan Hancock College Calendar to view campus closures and holidays observed.
Steps to Receive Financial Aid
Applying for Financial Aid is easy, but it must be done every academic year! For the maximum state financial award, apply by March 2. You can still apply throughout the year.
Apply for Financial Aid
Applying Using the FAFSA
If you are a U.S. Citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen, you will need to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You, and most likely your parents, will need to create an FSA ID. Instructions for creating an FSA ID.
Applying Using the California Dream Act
California residents who aren’t eligible to file a FAFSA but meet California AB 540 Status requirements should complete the California Dream Act Application instead.
You will need your myHancock login information to complete your tasks.
Important dates
Complete your tasks by the dates listed below to receive funding for the term you are enrolled in.
2025-2026
You may start completing your tasks on April 15, 2025
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- July 21, 2025, to receive Summer 2025 financial aid
- Dec 5, 2025, for Fall 2025 financial aid
- May 22, 2026, for Spring 2026 financial aid
Complete your My Financial Aid Tasks
Make sure you choose each AWARD YEAR in the top right-hand corner to view your financial aid and any unfulfilled tasks or requirements.
Choose the award year based on when you are attending classes
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- 2025-2026 - Summer 2025 - Spring 2026
Check My Financial Aid Tasks on myHancock
Tasks and Requirements
The link above will show you the tasks you need to complete in yellow and red. Double-click each of the required items and complete each task listed. You may need to print, scan, and upload and/or submit documents to finaid@hancockcollege.edu.
For help, please email finaid@hancockcollege.edu
View your Financial Aid award offer
Make sure you choose each AWARD YEAR in the top right-hand corner to view your financial aid.
Choose the award year based on when you are attending classes
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- 2025-2026 - Summer 2025 - Spring 2026
How to get your Financial Aid award
If you have excess funds after your fees are paid, your refund will be delivered via BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.
How to select your refund preference
Types of awards you may receive
View types of financial aid awards along with important dates and requirements
2025-26 Disbursement and Overpayment Policy
Filling out the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application is required for nearly all available types of aid and must be filled out every year. Additional steps are required for scholarships and loans.
You may be eligible for a scholarship, but you have to apply! Scholarship deadlines are scheduled throughout the semester, so check this webpage frequently.
Student Loans
Before considering student loans, you should always seek out aid you don't have to
repay. Additional steps and applications are needed to obtain student loans.
Have you recently had a reduction in your income?
At Hancock College, we recognize that circumstances for students can change unexpectedly. If you feel you have special circumstances, please visit the special circumstances page.
Are you in need of emergency funds?
If you feel you are in need need of emergency funds, visit the Basic Need Office.
Some things you should know
It is recommended that you contact the financial aid office before dropping classes.
If you withdraw from all classes and are no longer enrolled for the semester, you may be required to repay funds to the federal government. You are not eligible to be paid for a class never attended, including canceled classes or classes dropped before they began. You will only be paid for completed classes if payment is made after a semester has ended. For more information on disbursements, overpayments, and or Return of Title IV, please visit our FAQs.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and to ensure your privacy, we cannot discuss student accounts with anyone other than the enrolled student. FERPA applies to spouses, friends, custodial parents, guardians, or other family members, even if the student is a minor and/or currently still in high school. If the student would like to grant access for us to discuss their accounts with someone else, the student must submit a student authorization to release information form allowing us to do so.