Fill out the scholarship interest form below for personalized scholarship reminders and the most recent information about scholarship opportunities? 

Financial Aid:

• Apply for Financial Aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) (not both - only submit one)

• Fill out and Submit your FAFSA or CADAA before the priority deadline of March 3rd, 2025

• Make sure to check out your Financial Aid Package from your accepted college(s)

• You can keep track of your financial aid status by creating a WebGrants 4 Students account

Tips and Tricks

• Call the Financial Aid Office at your institution with a parent/guardian (if possible) to see if there is extra aid

• Confirm your Financial Aid and tuition bill

• Specifically, ask about jobs in HOUSING. These jobs can give FREE room & board (you may not get it Freshman year, but it could come in handy for the years after)

• Are you attending a college in the West? Check out these WUE Colleges who reduce out-of-state tuition for California residents

• For out-of-state public colleges, ask them about obtaining in-state residency, what is required? You may switch to in-state tuition if you become a resident

• Email or call your intended major's department to ask about opportunities for incoming Freshman

• Do not miss any deadlines or cool opportunities like study abroad, internships, research, jobs, grants, and more money

College Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)

• ROTC prepares college students for future service opportunities within the Army, Marine, Navy, Air Force, or Space Force

• Join the ROTC Program at your institution during your Freshman year

• You do not sign a contract to become an Officer until Sophomore year. If you decide the ROTC program is NOT right for you, you do not have to continue (no penalties because you are not under contract) 

• If you decide it IS right for you, they will pay your tuition, earn a stipend each month, and help pay for your room & board and books

• When you complete the ROTC Program you start your military career as an Officer

• There are deadlines! Do not miss them!

• Click HERE to view the list of participating colleges and universities