FAFSA Applications Opens: October 1, 2021

Deadline: March 2, 2022

Every year post-secondary education expenses increase and scholarship money is left unclaimed, low interest loans are not considered, and work study programs are left unfilled - all because students (and/or parents) think they won’t qualify and therefore do not complete the appropriate financial aid forms. Remember: No application = No money. Why not complete the financial aid process and let the colleges decide if you qualify?

OMC would like to encourage every senior student to complete the online FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. OMC will submit a verified Cal Grant GPA for you (see Cal Grant below for more details). To be considered for a Cal Grant you must complete the FAFSA or CADAA. Here is the link to the Cal Grant information.

Private colleges may also require the CSS Profile (deadlines vary by college). Some scholarships and/or colleges may have an earlier FAFSA deadline. Students who will be attending community college, and/or trade/technical schools should also complete financial aid forms. (NOTE: Please see important deadlines, directions and links below for FAFSA, Cal Grant and CSS Profile.)

Finally, you do not need to pay anyone to fill out the FAFSA or CSS Profile. Please check the FAFSA website for online and phone contacts for FREE help directly from FAFSA. You may also contact the Financial Aid Office of each colleges to which the student applied for assistance.

Cal Grant

• All GPA’s will be electronically submitted to the California Student Aid Commission for all high school seniors.

To file the FAFSA for school year 2022-2023:

Step One:

• FAFSA Applications for the 2022-23 school year will be available beginning October 1, 2021.

• Please click here to create an FSA ID. This can be done now.

Step Two:

• Gather the necessary paperwork for both the parent and the student.

Step Three:

• Be sure you are filing for the 2022-2023 FAFSA.

• Follow the instructions to complete the FAFSA online.

• You should save it as you go along.

• Be sure to electronically submit your completed FAFSA form no later than March 2, 2022 (February for some colleges and/or scholarships).

• You MUST complete the FAFSA if you wish to be considered for Federal loans.

To file the CSS Profile (if appropriate):

• Follow the online instructions to complete the CSS Profile for those private schools that require this form. You will be notified if your college requires the CSS Profile.

• Note: UC and Cal State do NOT require this form.