DEADLINE: December 19th
DEADLINE: December 19th
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Complete Your FAFSA or CA Dream Act (CADAA)
Complete Your FAFSA or CA Dream Act (CADAA)
$500
$500
Completing your 2026-2027 CADAA or FAFSA is needed to get financial aid for college! Fill out your financial aid application to get access to grants, scholarships, loans, and more!
You have until December 19th to enter!
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Why do I need to do this?
Why do I need to do this?
Completing the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) or Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is super important to going to college. Over 85% of students in our district qualify for some kind of free money to go to college, but you'll never how much you COULD get if you don't apply! A successfully completed CADAA or FAFSA are also necessary for many private scholarships, so make sure you do your application by March 2nd!
How do I complete this step?
How do I complete this step?
To get help with your CADAA or FAFSA:
Visit your Promise Scholars Advisor
Go through "My Financial Aid Plan" on California Colleges
Reach out to a teacher or counselor
Work with or ask for help from a friend
For a step-by-step FAFSA guide, check out Nitro College
For a step-by-step CADAA guide, check out this YouTube video
Once you submit either your CADAA or FAFSA, take a screenshot of your submission page or the submission email confirmation, then click the Apply button at the buttom of the page. Note: We highly encourage you to submit proof of a PROCESSED SUCCESSFULLY FAFSA or CADAA, so we know your application infomation is verified. Check out the examples below to make sure your proof is correct!
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First time applying to any Opportunity Scholarship Step?
First time applying to any Opportunity Scholarship Step?
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Applied to a previous Opportunity Scholarship Step?
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