WHICH FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION SHOULD YOU COMPLETE?
Students only need to complete one of the applications listed. Please check to see which eligibility requirements you meet before starting your Financial Aid applications.
If you're unsure about which application you should complete, please visit the College and Career Center.
How to make an fsa id
Items needed to create your and/or your parent/guardian's FSA ID:
Social Security Number
Personal Professional Email
Personal Number
Make sure to write and store all of the information used to create the FSA ID in a safe place.
The FSA ID you create for yourself and/or your parent/guardian will be the same every year.
After you create your FSA ID, please wait 24-48 hours for the system to verify your identity before continuing the process of completing your application.
Financial Aid
Materials Needed:
Your Parent/Guardians’ 2022 Income Information (Tax Returns)
Driver’s License/California ID (if available)
CA Statewide ID (on Aeries or on your transcript)
Social Security Card or Number, including DACA (if available)
Permanent Resident or Green Card number (if available)
Your 2022 Income Information (Tax Returns)
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) (if available)
Parent/Guardian Information such as Date of Birth, Social Security Number, and CA residency date
Any records of untaxed income such as welfare benefits, Social Security benefits, or child support payments, W-2 Forms, etc.
A list of all colleges/universities you will be applying to
What kinds of scholarships can you get?
Some scholarships come from the government or your college. Others come from companies or organizations. There are scholarships for all kinds of students!
Here are some reasons you may be a good match for a scholarship.
You have financial need.
You have good grades.
You’ve done really well in other areas, like leadership or the arts.
You have a career goal like nursing, teaching, or engineering.
You’re really good at a sport.
You belong to a club or organization.
You’re a certain gender, ethnicity, or religion, or you have a special family situation.
Check out the websites for more information about financial aid and scholarship , https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/scholarships
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Scholarships and Grants
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?
You need to do your research! Looking for a scholarship is like going on a treasure hunt. You are not going to find free money lying around. You have to look for it!
Tips:
Each scholarship will list "Eligibility Requirements." Read these and you will know right off the bat if you qualify.
Check dates for "Deadline for submission." You cannot submit a scholarship application late - period!
Most scholarships will require at least one letter of recommendation.
Most scholarship applications are online but there are still some that only accept paper applications. Please check in with Ms. Gwen in the College and Career Center for these applications.
SCHOLARSHIP TIPS
Scholarships are free money for college that are usually based on area of study or merit
Merit scholarships can be based on things such as good grades, high test scores, athletics, musical or drama talents, community service and financial need.
Reputable companies neither guarantee scholarships nor use aggressive tactics
Watch out for companies that make generous scholarship promises, charge you money to apply for and/or receive a scholarship, ask you to send money first, require you send a seminar or request your credit card/bank account number.
Do your own research before spending money!
Most scholarship information is available for free. Check your school website, the internet or your local library. No scholarship is guaranteed.
Beware of companies that guarantee a scholarship. Scholarships should come with a disclaimer, not a guarantee
Never give your credit card information, bank account information or Social Security number to hold a scholarship or grant.
Apply for as many scholarships as you can. There is no limit to how many you may receive.
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