Bakersfield College Financial Aid

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Bakersfield College Financial Aid Financial aid consists of funds awarded to students to help meet their educational expenses. These awards do not require repayment.

It can also provide students with the opportunity to earn money to help cover their expenses. There are several types of aid offered at Bakersfield College, which are funded from federal and state agencies and private organizations. The major categories are:

Scholarships:
Awards based on scholastic achievement and other criteria. Grants:
Awards based upon financial need. They do not require repayment. Loans:
Awards which must be repaid, usually after leaving school or after falling below half-time enrollment. Most loans have low interest rates and can vary each academic year. Work Study:
Opportunity to earn money for school through part-time employment.

Join us for BC Scholarship Power Hour 🎓 Get help with your scholarship application and explore opportunities to help fun...
10/26/2026

Join us for BC Scholarship Power Hour 🎓 Get help with your scholarship application and explore opportunities to help fund your education.

📅 October 29, 2026 🕐 12:30–1:30 p.m. 📍 Renegade Crossroads

Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while you work toward your goals. ☕🍪

💰 FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE? YES, PLEASE! 🎓 The KCCD Scholarship application is now available!Complete one application and ...
10/23/2026

💰 FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE? YES, PLEASE! 🎓 The KCCD Scholarship application is now available!

Complete one application and you could be matched with 250+ scholarship opportunities. 🔗 Apply through the KCCD Scholarship Portal:
bc.awardspring.com

✨ Learn more about BC scholarships:
bakersfieldcollege.edu/enrollment-aid/scholarships/index.html

💰 ¿DINERO GRATIS PARA LA UNIVERSIDAD? ¡SÍ, POR FAVOR! 🎓
¡La solicitud de becas de KCCD ya está disponible!

Complete una sola solicitud y podría ser considerado para más de 250 oportunidades de becas. 🔗 Solicite a través del Portal de Becas de KCCD:
bc.awardspring.com

✨ Obtenga más información sobre las becas de BC:
bakersfieldcollege.edu/enrollment-aid/scholarships/index.html

Three colleges, one shared goal: supporting our students! 🎓❤️Financial aid teams from Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Co...
10/22/2026

Three colleges, one shared goal: supporting our students! 🎓❤️

Financial aid teams from Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Community College, and Porterville College came together to celebrate Financial Aid Day, share ideas, and collaborate on ways to better serve students across Kern CCD.

Celebrating the people who help make college possible! 🙌

🚨 Stay alert, Renegades!Phishing scams can look like legitimate emails. Think before you click, and never share personal...
10/20/2026

🚨 Stay alert, Renegades!

Phishing scams can look like legitimate emails. Think before you click, and never share personal information through suspicious messages. 🔐

Join us for BC Scholarship Awareness Day on November 10 from 12–2 PM at Renegade Crossroads.Explore scholarship opportun...
10/15/2026

Join us for BC Scholarship Awareness Day on November 10 from 12–2 PM at Renegade Crossroads.

Explore scholarship opportunities for the 2027–2028 academic year, get your questions answered, and start your application. One application can match you with over 250 scholarship opportunities you may qualify for.

Refreshments will be provided. All students are welcome!

Hey Renegades! The Financial Aid & Scholarships office will be closed Wednesday, 10/21/26, for professional development....
10/15/2026

Hey Renegades! The Financial Aid & Scholarships office will be closed Wednesday, 10/21/26, for professional development.

Need assistance? Our Virtual Lobby will be open from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. http://tiny.cc/falobby

Regular office hours resume Thursday, 10/22/26

💰 Scholarships, cookies & hot chocolate? YES, PLEASE! 🍪☕Join us for BC Scholarship Power Hour! 🎓 Whether you're just get...
10/14/2026

💰 Scholarships, cookies & hot chocolate? YES, PLEASE! 🍪☕

Join us for BC Scholarship Power Hour! 🎓 Whether you're just getting started or need help finishing your application, we're here to help!

📅 October 29 | 12:30–1:30 PM
📍 Renegade Crossroads

See you there, Renegades! ❤️

💰 FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE? YES, PLEASE! 🎓 Renegades, mark your calendars! 📅 The KCCD Scholarship application is now avail...
10/07/2026

💰 FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE? YES, PLEASE! 🎓 Renegades, mark your calendars! 📅 The KCCD Scholarship application is now available! Complete one application and you could be matched with 250+ scholarship opportunities. 🔗 Apply through the KCCD Scholarship Portal: bc.awardspring.com

✨ Learn more about BC scholarships:
bakersfieldcollege.edu/enrollment-aid/scholarships/index.html

💰 ¿DINERO GRATIS PARA LA UNIVERSIDAD? ¡SÍ, POR FAVOR! 🎓 Renegades, ¡marquen sus calendarios! 📅 ¡La solicitud de becas de KCCD ya está disponible! Complete una sola solicitud y podría ser considerado para más de 250 oportunidades de becas. 🔗 Solicite a través del Portal de Becas de KCCD:
bc.awardspring.com

✨ Obtenga más información sobre las becas de BC:
bakersfieldcollege.edu/enrollment-aid/scholarships/index.html

10/01/2026

🎉 The BC Scholarship Portal is NOW OPEN! 🎉

Planning to attend BC during the 2027–2028 school year? Don’t miss your chance to apply for scholarship opportunities! 💰🎓

✨ One application. Multiple scholarship opportunities.

📅 Apply October 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027

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1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA
93305

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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(661) 395-4428

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