The mission of the Financial Aid Office at Saddleback College is to provide services to students in their search for funds to help offset the cost of their education and thereby help students pursue their personal and educational goals.

Holiday Office Hours and Closure

Saddleback College Financial Aid Office will be closed December 23 to January 2.

Phone and In-Person Support for the week of December 16-20:

  • Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Financial Aid Office is open for in-person assistance, during our normal business hours in Gateway (GW) 111.  You can also reach us via phone, email, and virtual counter.  Don’t forget your current Saddleback College ID Card or your valid (non-expired) government-issued photo ID when visiting the Financial Aid Office in person.

Support Schedule

Summer office hours are in effect from May 20th to August 11th. Regular office hours will return August 12th.

We are available to support you via email at scfinaid@saddleback.edu.

  • Please provide your Name and Student ID Number in your email.  
  • All emails will be answered within 1 business day.

Financial Aid Specialists are available to provide personal support via Zoom Video Conference:

  • Monday - Thursday: 3 - 5 p.m.
    • Zoom waiting room will close at 4:45 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 - 11 a.m.
    • Zoom waiting room will close at 10:45 a.m.

Access to our virtual counter for one-on-one assistance via Zoom by clicking here or simply joining with the Zoom Meeting ID: 861 4842 0238

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
    • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Phone lines close at 4:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday (Extended Hours)
    • 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    • Phone lines close at 6:45 p.m.
  • Friday
    • 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • Phone lines close at 1:45 p.m.

Join the Financial Aid Line Virtually

Saddleback College is using the QLess system to eliminate the need for students to wait in long lines to receive service. QLess allows students to virtually join a line without having to physically wait in line. When a student is next to receive service, the student will be notified to return to the service area.

QLess Check-In


Days and Times:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
    • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday (Extended Hours)
    • 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Friday
    • 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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