Smith Chason understands that you might need a helping hand in pursuing your medical imaging and nursing careers. For that reason, financial aid and scholarships are available to those who qualify. To receive federally funded financial aid and some other types of financial assistance, students must:

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
2. Enroll as a regular student in an approved degree or certificate program
3. Be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen
4. Have a valid Social Security number
5. Have a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma
6. Demonstrate financial need
7. Not be in default on any federal student loan program or, if in default, have made satisfactory repayment arrangements
8. Not be liable for an overpayment of a federal student grant
9. Maintain satisfactory academic progress

In addition, a student must not be in default on any federal student loan program, including Stafford Loan, or owe a refund on a PELL Grant, SEOG, or state grant administered by the California Student Aid Commission. For additional eligibility requirements and to determine how much you will qualify for you may call or visit our financial aid office. One of our helpful financial aid advisors will walk you through the process.

1. Connect with a Smith Chason Admissions advisor to learn more about our programs, start your application, and complete your entrance exam.
2. Apply for Financial Aid at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and use our federal school code 036393. Look for Smith Chason College, indicating our main campus in Los Angeles. Even if you’re applying to one of our other stunning campuses, please choose our main location in LA.

1. After receiving your confirmations from FAFSA and sending them to your assigned admissions advisor, your admissions advisor will introduce you to your local financial aid representative. They’ll walk you through your options, including possible scholarships or grants available to you, so you can fund your education.

Check the Financial Aid Office schedule below:

Monday – Thursday: 10:00a.m. to 7:00p.m.

Friday: 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

Saturday: 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

Reach the Financial Aid office via email:

Los Angeles – la.financialaid@smithchason.edu

Ontario – ot.financialaid@smithchason.edu

Phoenix – ph.financialaid@smithchason.edu

San Marcos – sm.fa@smithchason.edu

Smith Chason also offers and accepts a variety of scholarships. Our Smith Chason Scholarship booklet contains a sampling of various scholarships granted by Smith Chason and other sources for you to consider as you embark on your educational journey. Scholarships can be a great source of additional assistance to help you fund your education and your future!

Please note: The specific eligibility requirements of each scholarship. Follow the links to the scholarship booklet for its corresponding website(s) for deadlines and further details. For other scholarships not listed, please visit FastWeb, an online resource to search over 1.5 million scholarships.

*Smith Chason College does not control the availability, validity, or selection criteria of outside scholarships.

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Smith Chason’s High School Graduate Bachelor’s Program Scholarship, Limited per year.

Criteria:

1. Apply to a BS Program
2. Graduated from high school within the past year at the time of application
3. Have a minimum High School CGPA of 3.0

See Scholarship booklet for all criteria

For additional National, multi-state, and regional scholarships, see the Smith Chason College Scholarship booklet.

Smith Chason College Clinical Affiliate Opportunity Grant, Limited per year. Tuition assistance to staff employees of our Southern California Clinical Affiliate Network.

Criteria:

1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00

See Scholarship booklet for all criteria

Foreign Medical Graduate Opportunity Scholarship (FMG Scholarship) Limited per year.

Criteria:

1. Must be a Foreign Medical Graduate enrolled in an imaging degree program at Smith Chason College
2. Must have applied for Federal Financial Aid for the current award year and determined to be ineligible for Federal Grants
3. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

See Scholarship booklet for all criteria

Abbott & Fenner Scholarships

Criteria:

1. Open to all high school juniors and seniors, as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution.

For more information, go to http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php

Arizona Private School Association Lifelong Learning Student Scholarship

Criteria:

1. Be currently attending or graduating from an APSA member school
2. Demonstrate outstanding career potential, and show financial need or extraordinary personal challenge(s)

For more information, go to: http://www.arizonapsa.org/scholarships/lifelong-%20learning-scholarship/

Download our Scholarship Booklet

The GI Bill® offers current and former service members educational benefits depending on which branch of the military they served in and for how long. Check out our VA Education Benefits for more information. The requirements for entitlement to GI Bill® educational benefits depend on your status. Read below to find out if you qualify.

Learn More About These Benefits:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill®
• Active Duty GI Bill® User’s Guide
• Veterans GI Bill® User’s Guide
• National Guard and Air Guard GI Bill® User’s Guide
• Selected Reserve GI Bill® User’s Guide

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

The Vocational Readiness and Employment Program (VR&E), sometimes referred to as Chapter 31 or Vocational Rehab, helps veterans with service-connected disabilities and employment handicaps prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. For veterans with service-connected disabilities so severe that they cannot immediately consider work, VR&E services help them live as independently as possible.

The following services may be provided by VR&E:

• Comprehensive rehabilitation evaluation to determine abilities, skills, interests, and needs.
• Vocational counseling and rehabilitation planning.
• Employment services such as job-seeking skills, resume development, and other work readiness assistance.
• Assistance in finding and keeping a job, including the use of special employer incentives.
• On-the-job training (OJT), apprenticeships, and non-paid work experiences.
• Financial assistance for post-secondary training at a college, vocational, technical, or business school.
• Supportive rehabilitation services, including case management, counseling, and referrals.
• Independent living services.

About Tuition and Fees

Knowing what to expect is important when planning for your college education. We understand that this can be a big commitment for you in your life and for your finances. Combining quality with value is important, and we aspire to give you both.

The current schedule of tuition and fees is included in the latest School Catalog under “Tuition and Fee Schedules”. The cost is dependent on the term and location; for exact financial information, please contact your local representative.

The total charges for the entire educational program are estimated and reflect costs for students who are not required to repeat courses. Charges may be lower for students with incoming transfer credits accepted by the College. Coursework repeated for credit is charged at the current tuition rate.

The cost of books, supplies, and fees are subject to change at any time.

When is Tuition Charged?

A period of attendance is one quarter (3 months); Tuition is charged per quarter and varies based on the number of credits carried each quarter.

For more information on tuition costs download the School Catalog.

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If you have questions and are ready to get an official financial estimate, please connect with your local financial aid representative.