FINANCIAL AID
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Financial Aid in 5 Steps
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the first step in the financial aid process. Use it to apply for federal student financial aid, such as the Pell Grant, student loans, and college work-study. In addition, most states and schools use FAFSA information to award their financial aid. Get started on your application today!
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The California Dream Act Application, or CADAA, allows undocumented and documented students, who meet certain criteria, interested in attending eligible California Colleges, Universities and Career Education Programs to apply for state financial aid.
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All college-bound seniors are encouraged to apply for financial aid even if they think they don’t qualify. Many factors besides income are taken into account to determine eligibility. By submitting the FAFSA, students will be considered for federal and state grants, loans, work study, and college-based aid. Colleges use the FAFSA to award their own grants and scholarships.
Types of Financial Aid
There are many different types of financial aid out there. Four of the most popular types of financial aid are:
Grants – Students do NOT have to repay grants. They are typically given for athletics, academics, special talent, need-based, etc.
Scholarships – Students also do NOT have to repay scholarships. Scholarships can be awarded for athletics, academic excellence or special talent.
Loans – These must be repaid. There are two types of loans: federal student loans and private loans.
College Work Study – Work study allows colleges to hire students for employment to pay their own way as they attend college. You do not repay the money earned.
Webgrants 4 Students (WGS) is designed to provide students with the resources, information and tools needed to assist them with the college financial aid process. WGS will allows students to manage their Cal Grant and/or Chafee account(s) online by letting them view updates, make school changes, make address changes, make corrections, and post leave of absence requests.
https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/
The websites below provide information and resources to help you understand the financial aid process. -------->
California Student Aid Commission Cal Grant website
Learn more about Pell Grants and other federal student aid
www.fsa.ed.gov Financial aid information from the U.S. Dept. of Education's office of Federal Student Aid.
www.salliemae.com Resource for student loans and financial aid.