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FAFSA
FAFSA
Most financial aid is determined after completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be found at www. fafsa.gov. The FAFSA should be filled out in the fall of the student’s senior year (October 1 - March 2), and is based on the previous year’s federal tax information. The FAFSA will need to be filled out each year the student is attending college in order for awarded financial aid to be renewed.
Financial Aid Parent Meeting
Financial Aid Parent Meeting
This is a recording of the financial aid presentation on October 8, 2020. The meeting is a co-presentation with South Hills Counselors and the Mt. SAC Financial Aid office.
A Cal Grant is money for college you don’t have to pay back. To qualify, you must apply for the FAFSA or CADAA by the deadline and meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements.
Cal Grants can be used at any University of California, California State University or California Community College, as well as qualifying independent and career colleges or technical schools in California.
California Dream Act Application
California Dream Act Application
The California Dream Act allows undocumented and nonresident students (U.S. 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 funded through public universities, state administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. In addition, the California Dream Act, allows eligible students to pay in-state tuition at any public college in California.
CSS Profile
CSS Profile
There are some schools that will ask you to complete the CSS Profile on top of the FAFSA. This might seen redundant, but it is important that you fill this out in a timely manner. Click below for helpful tips and resources on filling it out. Reach out to your counselor if you need help with this.
Scholarships
Scholarships
There are many types of scholarships available for students and many of them can be found through research. Below are some popular scholarship search engines/lists that can provide you with scholarships opportunities that best fit your needs. Remember, for most scholarships you will have to spend some time completing their applications/essay requirements. Some applications may require a copy of your unofficial transcript - be sure to have a copy of that ready to send whenever necessary.
Be sure to check college-specific scholarships on school's financial aid websites.
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