The most vital step in applying for federal grants, work-study, and loans for college is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.  Take the following steps to apply for federal student aid:

1. GET PREPARED - Gather all the documents you will need

2. COMPLETE THE FAFSA FORM - Completing the FAFSA form is free! Fill it out now.

3. REVIEW STUDENT AID REPORT - Make corrections if necessary.

4. RESPOND TO AID OFFER - Accept the aid you want.

5. RECEIVE AID - Get your aid from your school. 

6. RENEW YOUR FAFSA FORM - Reapply each year.

Click for the FAFSA From  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) 

The California DREAM Act Application (CADAA) is for students who meet certain provisions of AB 540 to apply for and receive Cal Grants and Board of Governor's Fee Waivers at community colleges as well as institutional aid at California colleges and universities. For more information about the California DREAM Act, including access to application materials, important dates, and instructions, please visit the following sites:

1. California Dream Act Application

2. Resources for California Dream Act Application

3. Dreamer Students

Click for the CADAA Form (California Dream Act)

The CSS Profile (College Scholarship Service): The College Board's CSS Profile™ is an online application that collects information used by hundreds of colleges, universities, professional schools, and scholarship programs to award financial aid from sources outside of the federal government. The CSS Profile is specifically used by nearly 400 colleges, universities, and scholarship programs to award institutional financial aid and scholarships. This financial aid is separate from aid that a student might receive from their state government or the federal government through the FAFSA. After you submit your application, the College Board sends it to the colleges and scholarship programs you have chosen. 

Click for the CSS Application.