FAFSA Information

All parents of students attending college in the fall should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after October 1st. Complete it as early as possible. You will need to register for a pin number to sign the FAFSA electronically. Visit the FSA ID website to apply for a pin and the Federal Student Aid website to complete the FAFSA.

Cal Grant Information

There are three kinds of CAL Grants: Cal Grant A; Cal Grant B; and Cal Grant C. Cal Grants can be used at any UC, CSU, California Community College, almost all independent colleges, and many career and technical schools in California.

To be eligible for a Cal Grant you must:

• Submit a FAFSA application.

• Meet minimum GPA requirements (Your GPA will automatically be submitted to the California Student Aid Commission by LHHS per Assembly Bill 2160)

• Be a US Citizen

• Be a California Resident

• Have a Social Security Number

• Attend a qualifying CALIFORNIA college

• Have financial need based on your college costs and your EFC (Expected Family Contribution)

• Be in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate

• Be enrolled at least half time

To find out more about the Cal Grant program please visit Cal Grants.

The California Dream Act Application allows students interested in attending eligible California Colleges, Universities, and Career Education Programs to apply for state financial aid. 

CSS Profile Information

If you're applying to private colleges anywhere in the United States and also applying for financial aid, fill out the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA. Visit the College Board website to see a list of the colleges requiring the CSS Profile as well as to apply.

Please review the other tabs within this section for additional information.