FAFSA Information

FAFSA/CA Dream Act:

FAFSA:  APPLICATION OPENS October 1, 2025- March 2nd, 2026

FSA ID: Everyone who will out the FAFSA  will need a FSA ID, it will serve as your legal signature.  Students and parents need their separate FSA ID, you can start applying for your FSA today!

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You submit a FAFSA if you are a U.S. Citizen, National or Permanent Resident. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is used to apply for financial aid. Apply for Financial Aid  

CAADA::

For students who are not U.S. Citizens, National or Permanent Residents or do not fulfill ALL of the FAFSA requirements. The Dream application is unique to California, promoting access to all students regardless of immigration status and/or documentation. APPLICATION CLICK HERE

al Grant:

Polahs submits GPAs for all seniors each year. This means that you DO NOT have to fill out the GPA Verification Form. As long as you complete your FAFSA by March 3rd, you will be considered for Cal Grants.

FAFSA--U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen with valid social security (not DACA). 

What will I need to apply? 

INFORMATION NEEDED: 

• FSA ID for student and contributor

• Student License # (if applicable) 

• Student’s SSN or Permanent Resident number 

• Student date of birth

• Parent 1 date of birth

• Parent 1 Social Security number (if applicable) Parent 2 date of birth 

• Parent 2 Social Security number (if applicable)

• Date of parent marriage, remarried, divorced, or widowed (if applicable) 

• Parent(s) total cash, savings, checking account value

• State Disability received (if applicable)

• Child Support amount received or paid (if applicable) 

DOCUMENTS NEEDED: 

• Student W-2 (if student worked) 

• Parent(s) W-2 

• Students most recent tax return (2023 income tax returns)

• Parent(s) most recent tax return 

• For the year 2023 did you or your parents receive any of these benefits: Social Security, TANF, Workers Comp, WIC, Food Stamps

CA Dream Act--Undocumented students with a social security, or only a DACA social security.  Students must meet the AB540 criteria. 

AB540 Eligibility Criteria:

• Attend a California High School for 3 or more years

•  Graduate with a High School Diploma or GED equivalent 

• Enroll in an accredited higher education institution in California 

• Must file an affidavit, stating that the filer will apply for legal residency as soon as possible. 

• Must not hold a valid non-immigrant visa (F, J, H, L, A, E etc) 

DOCUMENTS NEEDED:

• Driver's License (if you have one)

• Social Security Card or number (if you have one)

• Alien Registration number (if you have one) 

• Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) 

• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) number (if you have one)

• List of colleges you are interested in attending

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