Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Welcome to the Financial Aid page at Associated Barber College. Here you’ll find helpful links, forms, and resources to support you on your journey toward a career in barbering or cosmetology. We’re committed to guiding you through the financial aid process and making your education as accessible as possible. We look forward to teaching you the time-honored traditions of barbering and cosmetology as you take this exciting step toward your future.

FAFSA Cheat Sheet

If you’re interested in applying for federal financial aid at Associated Barber College of San Diego (ABCSD) for 2024-2025, a completed the Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA®) is an essential step.

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Counseling & PMN

Federal student aid regulations require students who borrow from the Direct Loan program – subsidized and unsubsidized- to complete an Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN for undergraduates) to ensure that you understand the responsibilities and obligations you are assuming
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Annual Student Loan Notification

As a student at Associated Barber College of San Diego (ABCSD), you may have applied for federal student loans to help cover your tuition and fees.

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HEERF Policies

On March 3, 2021, Associated Barber College of San Diego (ABCSD) signed and submitted a Certification and Agreement to the U.S. Department of Education. The Agreement is certified by ABCSD to ensure the College will use no less than 100 percent of HEERF II funds received under the 314(a)(4) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act,
2021 (CRRSAA) to students.
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Financial Aid Information

ABCSD is approved for and participates in the Department of Education (ED), Title IV; Federal PELL Grant Program (FPELL), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Direct Loan Program (FDLP) (Subsidized Federal Direct Loan, Unsubsidized Direct Loan, Parent PLUS). Title IV funds are intended to defray the costs of attending for those students eligible for financial aid considerations.
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Cal-Grant Information

The Cal Grant is a California-specific financial aid allocation that does not need to be paid back. Cal Grant applicants must apply for the FAFSA by the deadline of March 2nd and meet all eligibility, financial, and minimum GPA requirements of either program.
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About Federal Direct Loan Student Program

Entrance counseling guide
exit counselig guide

Entrance Counseling

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Exit Counseling

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NSLDS Access

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