Check Your Financial Aid Status

When you log in to your MyBC Self Service Student portal, select the Financial Aid button to view your financial aid information.

Be sure to select the correct award year at the top of the page.

Your portal may display:

• Important alerts or messages
• Required actions or documents
• Application and processing updates
• Enrollment information that may affect your financial aid

Check your portal regularly so you do not miss important updates.

Your status will change as your financial aid application moves through the review process.

You may see:

• Action Needed — You need to complete a required step, such as submitting your FAFSA, CADAA, or requested documents.
• In Progress — Your application or documents are currently being reviewed by the Financial Aid Office.
• Completed — The requirement or process has been successfully completed.
• Not Available — The item is not required or is not currently available.

You may also see messages related to Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) that could affect your financial aid eligibility.

Select any status or item for additional details and next steps.

If additional documents are required, select the item in your portal to view instructions and submission requirements.

To help avoid delays:

• Submit documents as soon as possible
• Make sure all information is complete and accurate
• Review your portal regularly for updates
• Respond promptly if additional information is requested

Submitting documents does not automatically mean your financial aid file is complete. Additional review may still be required.

Financial aid awards can be viewed within the Financial Aid section of your MyBC Student Portal.

If you are eligible for financial aid, your awards will appear once your file has been reviewed and processing is complete.

After selecting the appropriate award year, navigate to the My Awards section to view available financial aid awards and eligibility information.

Award information may include:

• Grants
• Scholarships
• Fee Waivers
• Federal Work-Study
• Student Loan information, if applicable
  • Butte College does not automatically award student loans. Students interested in borrowing must complete the loan request process. Visit the Forms and Appeals page to learn more.

Review your awards carefully and follow any instructions provided in the portal.

There are several reasons why financial aid awards may not be available yet.

Common reasons include:

• Your FAFSA or CADAA has not been received
• Required documents are still outstanding
• Your file is currently under review
• Enrollment requirements have not been met
• Processing for the academic year has not yet begun

Continue monitoring your portal and student email for updates and required actions.

After documents are submitted, your file must be reviewed by the Financial Aid Office.

Processing times vary throughout the year and may be longer during peak processing periods.

While your file is under review:

• Your status may not update immediately
• Additional review may be required
• Additional documents or information may be requested

Continue monitoring both your student portal and student email for updates.

Before contacting the Financial Aid Office, verify that all requested documents have been submitted and are complete.

If information in your portal appears incorrect or does not match your situation, review any alerts, messages, or required actions first.

Common issues may include:

• Missing documents
• Enrollment changes
• Recent updates that are still processing
• Award adjustments

If you have reviewed your information and believe something may be incorrect, contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance.