Link your FAFSA to Mt. SAC through the college's financial aid portal

Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) receives your FAFSA information directly from the federal government, but you still need to complete a separate step to connect your FAFSA to Mt. SAC's own financial aid system. This connection tells the college you want them to use your FAFSA data to calculate your financial aid package.

The process happens in two places: first, you submit your FAFSA with Mt. SAC's school code (006226), and second, you log into Mt. SAC's financial aid portal to confirm the connection. Mt. SAC does not automatically pull your FAFSA information — you must initiate the link yourself.

Key Takeaways

  • Mt. SAC's school code for FAFSA is 006226; use this code when you complete your federal form so the college receives your data.
  • After submitting your FAFSA, log into your Mt. SAC student portal using your student ID and password to authorize the college to access your FAFSA results.
  • The college typically receives your FAFSA data within three to five business days of your submission, though processing can take longer during peak periods.
  • Once linked, Mt. SAC will calculate your financial aid package and notify you through your student portal or by email.

Step 1: Submit your FAFSA with Mt. SAC's school code

When you fill out your FAFSA online at fafsa.gov, you will reach a section asking which schools should receive your information. Enter Mt. SAC's school code: 006226. You can add Mt. SAC as your only school or alongside other colleges.

After you submit your FAFSA, the federal government sends your data to Mt. SAC's financial aid office. This transmission usually takes three to five business days, though it can be slower during January through April when the college processes thousands of forms. You do not need to do anything during this waiting period — the transfer happens automatically once you have listed Mt. SAC's code.

Step 2: Log into your Mt. SAC student portal and authorize FAFSA access

Once your FAFSA has been submitted, go to the Mt. SAC student portal at my.mtsac.edu. Log in using your Mt. SAC student ID number and your password. If you do not have a student ID yet because you are a new student, you will receive one by email after you complete Mt. SAC's admissions process.

After logging in, look for the financial aid section or a link labeled "Financial Aid" or "My Financial Aid." This section will show whether Mt. SAC has received your FAFSA data. If the data has arrived, you will see a prompt to authorize Mt. SAC to use your FAFSA information. Click to confirm. This authorization step is required — without it, the college cannot calculate your aid package even though they have your FAFSA data.

What happens after you link your FAFSA

Once you authorize Mt. SAC to access your FAFSA, the financial aid office begins calculating your aid package. This calculation determines how much federal grant money, loans, and work-study you may receive based on your FAFSA results and Mt. SAC's own policies. The calculation usually takes one to two weeks, though it can take longer if Mt. SAC needs to verify information on your FAFSA.

Mt. SAC will notify you when your financial aid package is ready. The college sends notifications through your student portal and sometimes by email to the address on file. Log into your portal regularly to check for updates, especially during the spring and early summer when most aid packages are finalized.

Troubleshooting: Your FAFSA is not showing up in Mt. SAC's system

If you submitted your FAFSA more than five business days ago and Mt. SAC's portal still does not show your data, first verify that you entered the correct school code (006226). A single digit error means Mt. SAC never received your form. You can check which schools received your FAFSA by logging into your fafsa.gov account and reviewing your submission.

If the school code is correct, contact Mt. SAC's Financial Aid Office directly. You can reach them by phone at (909) 274-4500 or visit them in person at Building 26 on the Walnut campus. Have your Social Security number and Mt. SAC student ID ready. The staff can confirm whether your FAFSA data has arrived and help you complete the authorization step if you are having trouble finding it in your portal.

If you are a new student and do not have a Mt. SAC ID yet

New students often submit their FAFSA before completing Mt. SAC's admissions process. This is fine — you can submit your FAFSA with Mt. SAC's school code even before you have been assigned a student ID. The college will match your FAFSA data to your admissions file using your name and Social Security number.

Once you complete your admissions application and are assigned a student ID, you can log into the student portal and authorize your FAFSA. If you have questions about whether your FAFSA has been received, wait until you have your student ID, then contact the Financial Aid Office. They can look up your FAFSA data by your Social Security number if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to link my FAFSA to Mt. SAC, or does it happen automatically?

You must complete the link yourself. Submitting your FAFSA with Mt. SAC's school code sends your data to the college, but you still need to log into your Mt. SAC portal and authorize the college to use that data. Without this authorization step, Mt. SAC cannot calculate your financial aid package.

What if I submit my FAFSA after I enroll at Mt. SAC?

You can submit your FAFSA at any time during the year, though submitting earlier usually means you receive your financial aid package sooner. Mt. SAC processes FAFSA submissions throughout the year, but priority processing typically ends in June. Late submissions may not be processed until the following fall.

Can I change which schools receive my FAFSA after I submit it?

Yes. Log into fafsa.gov, make corrections to your form, and resubmit. You can add Mt. SAC if you did not include it the first time, or remove it if you change your mind. Changes take three to five business days to reach Mt. SAC's system.

What if I already have a Mt. SAC account but forgot my password?

Go to my.mtsac.edu and click "Forgot Password." Follow the prompts to reset your password using your email address or student ID. If you cannot reset it online, visit the Student Services office in Building 70 or call (909) 274-4500 for help.