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Per California Law, all Seniors must have the FAFSA or Dream Act completed by March 2, 2023.(Or you can sign an opt-out form - See Mrs. Hutchinson)
FAFSA Free Application For Federal Student Aid
The FAFSA helps eligible students qualify for federal, state, and campus-based financial aid. The FAFSA (or Dream Act for undocumented or dreamer students- See below) is required for all seniors and needs to be updated every year you are in college.
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FAFSA: Helpful Hints
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as October 1 for the upcoming Fall and Spring college semesters, or at least two months prior to school/training start date. This year the FAFSA is due in June.
The Monte Vista School Code, required on applications, is 050756.
It takes 3-4 weeks to process forms and receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) by mail. The SAR provides information on eligibility for federal aid.
How to fill out the FAFSA Form Webinar
College Board now provides FAFSA help using Wyatt℠, a free FAFSA assistance chatbot that answers questions via text message. Students can receive around-the-clock help from Wyatt. All seniors can now sign up for Wyatt using the link at the top of the Opportunity Scholarships homepage.
California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
As an alternative to the FAFSA, all undocumented citizens/dreamer students will fill out the California Dream Act Application to qualify for financial aid. Please visit their website for free cash for college workshops & more information: www.csac.ca.gov/undocumented-dreamer-students
csac_cash4college_design_flyer.pdfFree FAFSA Webinar: https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/cash-college-workshop-registration
Grants
Federal and State Grants are money for college or career school provided by the Federal or State Government. Most types of grants, unlike loans, are sources of free money that generally do not have to be repaid. The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid provides more than $120 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year.
Just like other types of financial aid, you must fill out the FAFSA in order to find out what grants you qualify for.
Scholarships
Scholarships are basically free money for college. You can win scholarships based on your accomplishments, talents, or financial need. Plus, there is no limit to the amount of scholarships you can apply for and win!
Loans
Along with scholarships and grants, college loans represent one of the primary ways that students help fund their education. Degree-seekers typically take out loans after exhausting other funding options; this is prudent because even the best student loans charge interest over time. Additionally, as learners repay a loan's principal and interest over many years, they should consider a loan's potential long-term impact on their credit score and budget.
Community College Promise Program
The Promise Program gives students free tuition for up to two years. To qualify :
Fill out the FAFSA
Live in California
Be a first time Community College Student
Additional Financial Aid for Full-Time Community College Students
Student Success Completion Grant
You may qualify for up to $8,000 more per year in financial aid through the Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG). The grant offers full-time students additional aid to help offset college costs and to help students complete their educational goals as quickly as possible.
Am I Eligible?
You are eligible for the Student Success Completion Grant if you enroll full-time (12+ units per semester), apply for financial aid and are awarded a Cal Grant B or C. To stay eligible for this grant you will need to maintain satisfactory academic performance including a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher. Contact the financial aid office at your college for more information.
One more way to help pay the cost of out of state tuition:
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