Financial Aid Information
For students who will be attending college or career school, financial aid is important to help cover the costs of education/training program. Find out about the process here:
Students who live in California, and meet the eligibility requirements for a non-resident exemption, as well as students who have a U Visa or TPS status, can use the California Dream Act Application to apply for aid. Check out FAQ sheet for more info.
Check your high school College & Career Center web page for the most updated list of local scholarships, and helpful information for your scholarship search. Click on the resource above for popular scholarship search engines.
There are several types of financial aid that may be available to you. Click on the link above to find out more.
What's in a financial aid award letter? Click on the link below to find out.
Financial Aid calculators help families estimate the cost of college. Each college should have a financial aid calculator, so check institution website. You can also check out Big Future website that has several useful calculators and tools to help you estimate the cost of college.
In addition to completing the FAFSA, some institutions also require the CSS Profile form to be submitted in order to be considered for financial aid. Check here for a list of colleges that require the form.
