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CABRILLO FINANCIAL AID COMPLETION DATA
FINANCIAL AID REQUIREMENTS
FINANCIAL AID REQUIREMENTS
FAFSA & Dream Act applications open on October 1, 2025.
Students will need their parents/caretakers 2024 tax information.
Every senior must complete financial aid before June 11, 2026 (graduation)
There are three ways to complete financial aid:
Complete the FAFSA
Complete the Dream Act
Complete a LBUSD Financial Aid Waiver (available in the CCC in April)
Click here to find out which option is best for you.
The Priority Deadline is March 2, 2026
Do not wait until the deadline. It can take 4 to 12 weeks to fix any issues with your application, which means your application will be incomplete until the issue is fixed.
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS
Parents welcome. Spanish-speaking staff available.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 10:00 to 2:00
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 10:00 to 2:00
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 10:00 to 2:00
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 10:00 to 2:00
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 10:00 to 2:00
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 10:00 to 2:00
What do you need to bring? Scroll down to the next section
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
STUDENT INFORMATION REQUIRED:
Social Security Number
Personal Email Address (do not use your Cabrillo email)
Answers to these questions:
Does the student have a Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card")? If so, what is the Alien ID number on the card?
Is the student homeless?
Is the student in foster care?
Are any of the student's parents deceased?
Does the student have any children?
Does the student live with someone other than their parent(s)? If so, who?
Has a court declared the student emancipated (free from parent's control)?
Does the student receive a free lunch at Cabrillo?
How many other people do your parents support? Count your siblings and any family members that your parents support.
PARENT INFORMATION NEEDED:
Parents' First and Last Names
Parents' Social Security Numbers
Parents' Phone Numbers
Parents' Personal Email Addresses.
2024 Tax Information:
If filing status is Married Filing Jointly:
You need 1 parent's tax information
If filing status is any other type:
You may need both parents' tax information
Answers to these questions:
Does either parent have a Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card")? If so, what is the Alein ID number on the card(s)?
Does either parent own a business?
Does either parent own their home?
Does either parent own any property other that the home they live in?
Does either parent have any investments? If so, how much are the investments worth?
Does either parent receive any of these social support programs?
MediCal (state health insurance)
MediCare (federal health insurance)
SNAP
WIC
CalFresh
The student receives a free school lunch
Social security payments
Disability payments
STUDENT INFORMATION REQUIRED:
Personal Email Address (do not use your Cabrillo email)
Answers to these questions:
Does the student have a Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card")? If so, what is the Alien ID number on the card?
Is the student homeless?
Is the student in foster care?
Are any of the students parents deceased?
Does the student have any children?
Does the student live with someone other than their parent(s)? If so, who?
Has a court declared the student emancipated (free from parent's control)?
Does the student receive a free lunch at Cabrillo?
How many other people do your parents support? Count your siblings and any family members that your parents support.
Student's SSID ("State School ID Number"). This can be found on the student's Cabrillo transcript, below the student's name in the "State ID" box.
PARENT INFORMATION NEEDED:
Parents' First and Last Names
Parents' Phone Numbers
Parents' Personal Email Addresses.
2024 Tax Information:
If filing status is Married Filing Jointly:
You need 1 parent's tax information
If filing status is any other type:
You may need both parents' tax information
Answers to these questions:
Does either parent have a Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card")? If so, what is the Alien ID number on the card(s)?
Does either parent own a business?
Does either parent own their home?
Does either parent own any property other that the home they live in?
Does either parent have any investments? If so, how much are the investments worth?
Does either parent receive any of these social support programs?
MediCal (state health insurance)
SNAP
CalFresh
The student receives a free school lunch
California gave Cabrillo's Class of 2025
$616,170.00!
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) provides a ton of money to Californian students every year. The Cabrillo College and Career Center can help each student get the maximum amount of free money that they qualify for. Stop by for help!
This Cal Grant provides free grant money directly to community colleges or four-year institutions for students who complete the Dream Act application on time. Dream Act applicants can also receive a Cal Grant if they meet the requirements. Please see the Cal Grant information below.
Award Amount
Award Amount
Any College: $4,500
Requirements
Requirements
Student or any parent does not have a Social Security Number
Complete the Dream Act application on time
Attend a four-year college university or a community college.
California Resident (lived in CA for 366 days in a row)
Attend any public high school(s) in California for a total of three years.
Income Caps
Income Caps
Depends on your application. However, most Cabrillo students who meet the requirements will qualify.
This Cal Grant provides free grant money directly to four-year institutions for the students who meet the requirements below. If the student is going to a community or city college, please see Cal Grant C.
Award Amounts
Award Amounts
UCs: $13,752
CSUs: $5,742
Private Colleges: $9,358
Accredited For-Profits: $8,056
Requirements
Requirements
Complete the FAFSA or Dream Act
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Attend a four-year college university.
California Resident (lived in CA for 366 days in a row)
Maintain good grades while in college
Enroll into a associates or bachelors degree program.
Income Caps
Income Caps
Family income must be less than these amounts:
Family Size: 6+
Max income: $167,200
Family Size: 5
Max income: $155,600
Family Size: 4
Max income: $144,700
Family Size: 3
Max income: $133,200
Family Size: 2
Max income: $130,000
This Cal Grant can be used to pay for the student's books and supplies. Students must meet the requirements below.
Award Amount
Award Amount
$1,648 for books and supplies.
Requirements
Requirements
Complete the FAFSA or Dream Act
GPA of 2.0 or higher
California Resident (lived in CA for 366 days in a row)
Maintain good grades while in college
Income Caps
Income Caps
Family income must be less than these amounts:
Family Size: 6+
Max income: $91,900
Family Size: 5
Max income: $85,100
Family Size: 4
Max income: $76,100
Family Size: 3
Max income: $68,400
Family Size: 2
Max income: $60,700
This Cal Grant provides free grant money directly to city/community colleges or trade schools for the students who meet the requirements below.
Award Amount
Award Amount
CA Community/City College: $1,094
Trade School: $2,462
Requirements
Requirements
Complete the FAFSA or Dream Act
No GPA requirement
Attend a community/city college or trade school
California Resident (lived in CA for 366 days in a row)
Maintain good grades while in college
Income Caps
Income Caps
Family income must be less than these amounts:
Family Size: 6+
Max income: $167,200
Family Size: 5
Max income: $155,600
Family Size: 4
Max income: $144,700
Family Size: 3
Max income: $133,200
Family Size: 2
Max income: $130,000
The California Middle-Class Scholarship program provides free money to colleges for students who want to become teachers. Students must meet the requirements below.
Award Amount
Award Amount
Amount varies based household income and tuition costs.
Typically, the lower the household income, the higher the grant amount will be.
Requirements
Requirements
Complete the FAFSA or Dream Act
No GPA requirement
Attend a California Community/City College, CSU, or UC.
California Resident (lived in CA for 366 days in a row)
Maintain good grades while in college
Income Caps
Income Caps
Household income must be less than these amounts:
Student is supported by their family:
Max income: $234,000
Student supports themselves:
Max income: $119,000
The Federal Government provides free money, called "Pell Grants," to students who meet certain income requirements that are listed below. Students must complete the FAFSA to be considered for a Pell Grant.
Pell Grants range from $740 to $7,395.
The closer a student's household income is to the maximum amount below, the smaller their Pell Grant will be. If it is above the maximum mount, the student will not receive a Pell Grant but can still get student loans.
Single-Parent Household
Single-Parent Household
Household Size: 2
Max income: $83,915
Household Size: 3
Max income: $101,400
Household Size: 4
Max income: $118,885
Household Size: 5
Max income: $136,370
Household Size: 6
Max income: $153,855
Household Size: 7
Max income: $171,340
Two-Parent Household
Two-Parent Household
Household Size: 3
Max income: $71,005
Household Size: 4
Max income: $85,800
Household Size: 5
Max income: $100,595
Household Size: 6
Max income: $115,390
Household Size: 7
Max income: $130,185
Foster Care/Self-supporting Student
Foster Care/Self-supporting Student
Household Size: 1
Max income: $41,415
Household Size: 2
Max income: $56,210
Household Size: 3
Max income: $71,001
Household Size: 4
Max income: $85,800
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