Embedded Files
All high school seniors are required by law (AB 469) to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA), or complete an Opt-Out form (English opt-out) (Spanish opt-out). **The FAFSA should be completed by students who are US Citizens and certain visa holders and the CADAA should be completed by students who are undocumented. Ask your counselor if you are unsure which form you should complete.
TROUBLESHOOTING & TIPS:
Quick Reference Guide to Creating a FSA ID: Click Here
Quick Reference Guide on FIXING your FSA ID or FAFSA Problems: Click Here
*Keep an eye on your email - FSA (Federal Student Aid) will be sending the SAR (Student Aid Report). When you get your SAR, review it carefully to make sure it’s correct. The school(s) you listed on your FAFSA form will use your information to determine your eligibility for federal—and possibly nonfederal—financial aid. A school may ask you to verify the accuracy of your FAFSA data, so you need to be sure the information is correct.
Top 10 Tips/FAFSA Walkthrough
Recording from 1/23/2024 FAFSA/CADAA Financial Aid Zoom: Click Here
CSAC line-by-line for CADAA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrrItxwNlks
Get free line-by-line help completing your FAFSA or CADAA at a webinar or workshop listed below:
Webinars
Get help completing your application at a virtual webinar. Click here to register.
Cash for College Workshops
Get in-person or virtual help with your application at a Cash for College workshop. Click here to register.
CAVA Financial Aid Presentation 1/23/2024
Click here for the PowerPoint presentation used at the 1/23 Zoom session.
General Financial Aid Presentation
Click here for a Power Point presentation that provides a general overview of financial aid.
Create an FSA ID now to sign your app!
Click here to apply for your FSA ID online.
FSA ID is your electronic signature to sign the FAFSA. Student and parent each need their own FSA ID.
Federal Student Aid Estimator - NEW!
Click here to use the new Federal Student Aid Estimator, which shows how much federal student aid you may be eligible for in the 2024-25 award year.
Need your CAVA School District or CEEB Code?
Page updated
Report abuse