FAFSA AKA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Apply for FAFSA between OCTOBER 1st and March 2nd of your senior year. Go to Fafsa.ed.gov to start your application.
Click this link to see what will be asked of you when you complete your FAFSA.
(High School Code: 050334)
Make sure to create an FSA ID for yourself and have your parents create one as well.
Click here to start creating an FSA ID. It is absolutely essential that you DO NOT LOOSE THIS INFORMATION
Dream Act students are eligible for financial aid from the State of California. Instead of filling out a FAFSA, go to the California Student Aid website for details.
Create a Cal Grant account by March 2, verify the college you will be attending, and certify your high school graduation so that your Cal Grant award can be made. Visit WebGrants4Students.org
Click this link to see what will be asked of you when you complete your FAFSA.
(High School Code: 050334)
Make sure to create an FSA ID for yourself and have your parents create one as well.
Click here to start creating an FSA ID. It is absolutely essential that you DO NOT LOOSE THIS INFORMATION
Dream Act students are eligible for financial aid from the State of California. Instead of filling out a FAFSA, go to the California Student Aid website for details.
Create a Cal Grant account by March 2, verify the college you will be attending, and certify your high school graduation so that your Cal Grant award can be made. Visit WebGrants4Students.org
DREAM ACT
The Dream Act application is seperate from the DACA program go to this website for more info https://dream.csac.ca.gov/.
FAQ
- FAQ
- Students with Dependent Children
- What are the Cal Grant Award Amounts?
- What deadlines should I mark on my calendar?
- What should I do if I’m having problems submitting the FAFSA?
- How do I complete the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form?
- When will I know if I’ve received a Cal Grant?
- I have just been awarded the Cal Grant. What are my next steps?
- When will I receive my Cal Grant funds?
- How do I make a Cal Grant school change?
- How do I place my Cal Grant on hold?
- What do I need to know about Cal Grant C?
- How do I renew my Cal Grant?
- What is the Chafee Grant for foster youth?
- How do I qualify for a Cal Grant?
- What is a Cal Grant Award?
- Why am I only getting the Cal Grant B even though I qualify for Cal Grant A?
- Can I get a Cal Grant if I’m going to a community college?
- What happens if I’m disqualified or determined to be ineligible for a Cal Grant?
- How do I file an appeal?
- What are the current Cal Grant income and asset ceilings?
- How do I submit a Social Security number, name, and/or date of birth change?
- What do I need to know about the Middle Class Scholarship (MCS)?
- What is a Dream Act ID or a CSAC ID?
- What is the difference between the federal Pell Grant and Cal Grant?
- Where can I get free help completing the FAFSA or CA Dream Application?