Financial Aid/ Scholarships

Financial Aid is money that is given or lent to students in order to help pay for their college education.

Below are some resources that might help you as you prepare to understand the process. The FAFSA opens October 1 and the deadline to submit is April 2. Parents will need their 2022 tax returns to complete the FAFSA.

FAFSA/CADAA Letter

FAFSA/CADAA Q&A

Opt Out Form

FAFSA Step by Step.pdf

FAFSA Step by Step Guide

Here's a step by step guide to how to fill out the FAFSA

Students rarely pay the sticker price for college. Understanding this, and how financial aid works, and what your options are, will help you make the best decision for you and your family.

Helpful Resources

Websites:

· FSA ID creation

· FAFSA Form 2024-2025

· 2024-25 FAFSA Issue Alerts

· Step by Step PowerPoint

Helpful Videos:

· How to create an FSA ID

· Start your 2024-2025 FAFSA Form

· 2024-25 FAFSA Demonstration

· What happens after submitting your FAFSA Form

· Additional videos can be found here

FAFSA phone number:

· 1-800-433-3243

CA Dream Act: The CADAA is the financial aid application for students who are residents of the State of California that do not qualify to complete the FAFSA application.

Website Link:

· CADAA Form

Helpful Videos:

· Completing the CADAA

CADAA phone number:

· 1-888-224-7268