Financial Aid:

FAFSA, Cal Grant & Dream act

Financial aid is money to help pay for college or career school. Grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships make college or career school affordable. There are several types of financial aid. Learning about each option can assist in determining the best choice.

Financial Aid forms are available beginning October 1st. You should fill it out as soon as possible on or after October 1.

Types of Financial aid

There are several types of financial aid. Learning about each option an assist in determining the best choice.

Quick Glance at Financial Aid:

Grants - Federal Pell Grants do not need to be paid back but there are some exceptions with FSEOG grants
Federal Aid - FAFSA
State Aid - Cal Grant
Work Study - Program provides part-time job to assist with college expenses
Scholarships - Free funds to assist with college expenses
Loans - Will need to pay back funds borrowed

Step 1

Prepare necessary Documents

Step 2

Select Financial Aid Application

*FAFSA Create FSA ID*

Step 3

Create account with Personal Email

Create FSA ID

FAFSA Password Sheet

Apply to FAFSA

Check if you Qualify

CA Dream Act Password Sheet

Apply to Dream Act

FAFSA Help Flyer (1).pdf

The California Dream Act allows undocumented and nonresident students (US citizens and eligible non-citizens) who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540) to receive certain types of financial aid such as: private scholarships, state administered financial aid

HOW TO CREATE A FSA ACCOUNT