California FAFSA & CADAA Deadline is March 2, 2026
If you need any assistance please contact your SFS advisor.
How to get started on the FAFSA
Fill out your FAFSA. (online) (pdf Eng/Sp)
Tip Sheet for non-SSN Contributor
Basic Eligibility
You must meet certain requirements to qualify for federal student aid (grants, work-study, and loans). Click here to review.
6 Things Students Need Before They Fill Out the 2026–27 FAFSA® Form (FSA)
2026-2027 FAFSA Preview Presentation (FSA)
Dependent Student, start on page 5.
Married Student, start on page 80.
Independent and Single Student, start on page 142.
Aid Estimator (StudentAid)
March 2, 2026 - California residents, students from any state who graduated from California high school and DREAMers.
December 1, 2025 - February 13, 2026 - Endowment Scholarship Application deadline (students must have attended LaSU at least 1 quarter & coming back next year) | (FAQ)
June 30, 2026 - Financial Clearance Deadline (FAFSA must be done)
Please contact your SFS Adviser (sfs@lasierra.edu).
February 4, 2025 | U.S. Department of Education Announces Improvements to the FAFSA® Form (ed.gov)
February 25, 2025 | State Financial Aid Deadline Extended to April 2, 2025 (CSAC)
November 30, 2025 | Here's What You Need to Know As You Fill Out The New FAFSA (Investopedia)