California Student Aid Commission

https://www.csac.ca.gov/

State Financial Aid Programs

For most state financial aid programs, submit your application no later than May 2, 2024 (date postmarked).

Cal Grant

Cal Grant requires submission of a school-certified GPA by March 4, 2024. For additional community college Cal Grants, apply by Sept. 3, 2024 (date postmarked).

All Other Aid

Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for more information on available state aid and deadlines. If you’re a noncitizen without a Social Security card or had one issued through the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, you should fill out the California Dream Act Application at dream.csac.ca.gov. Contact the California Student Aid Commission at csac.ca.gov or your financial aid office for more information.

RESOURCES FOR CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT APPLICATION

RESOURCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED/DREAMER STUDENTS FILLING OUT THE CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT APPLICATION

CADAA Video Trainings

Accessing the Application

Students and Parents

2024-25

CADAA Resources

Effective with the 2021-22 academic year, registration with the Selective Service System (SSS) for males 18-25 years of age is no longer required to receive state financial aid in California. Although registration is not required to receive state financial aid in California, failure to register may impact future opportunities and/or benefits. Check with the U.S. Selective Service System for more information at https://www.sss.gov/register/benefits-and-penalties/.