At Valhalla, we are committed to helping ALL students apply for financial aid. In order to apply, all seniors should submit their FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by March 2nd! The applications should open in October. The Cal-SOAP link below offers some great resources to help you throughout the financial aid process.
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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
The FAFSA is a free application that should be filled out by students, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The information is sent to the federal and state governments, as well as individual institutions to qualify students for aid (grants, loans, work study, etc.)
Opens: October 1, 2026
Due: March 2nd!
FAFSA Wesbite: https://fafsa.ed.gov
For More Information: CLICK HERE
California Dream Act Application
California Dream Act Application
The CA Dream Act is a free application that should be filled out by students, who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. While students will not be eligible for federal aid, they are eligible to receive state financial aid and aid from individual institutions.
Opens: October 1, 2026
Due: March 2nd!
CA Dream Act Application Website: https://dream.csac.ca.gov
For More Information: CLICK HERE
Types of Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid
Gift Aid: Free money that you do not need to pay back, may be need-based or merit based.
Grants
Scholarships
Student Loans: Money that is borrowed and will have to be paid back. Loans may be offered through the government or private sources.
Work Study: Money earned from working an on-campus job that goes toward paying your tuition.
*Read more about the various Types of Aid
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