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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the primary application that students and families must fill out to receive federal aid (student loans). Students and families can file this application as early as October 1st every year till March 2nd. The early this application is filed, the more likely students and families will receive full aid to cover cost of attendance. For more information, just click on the hyperlink to go to the Federal Department of Education website: www.fafsa.ed.gov
The California Dream Act Application (CADAA) The California Dream Act allows undocumented and nonresident students (US citizens and eligible non-citizens) who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540) to receive certain types of financial aid such as: private scholarships, state administered financial aid, California College Promise Grant. Students and families can file this application as early as October 1st every year till March 2nd. For more information, just click on the hyperlink to go to The California Dream Act Application https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® The Profile is a financial aid application service of the College Board - a national, 100-year-old, not-profit membership association. Many of the member colleges and universities (such as Stanford & Northwestern) use the information collected on PROFILE to help them award nonfederal student aid funds. The deadline for filing this form is earlier than the FAFSA which means students should check carefully to determine whether the school(s) they are applying to require this form. The Profile can be accessed at the following website: http://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp
Cal Grant awards are state funded monetary grants given to students to help pay for college expenses. The awards do not have to be paid back. You apply for all Cal Grants when completing your FAFSA and having your school provide a verified GPA to CSAC. Selection is based on financial need, academic performance, and other factors. Cal Grant A is available to assist with registration fees for low- and middle-income students; for Cal Grant B, disadvantaged background is also considered; for Cal Grant C, vocational interest and aptitude are considered. You must apply for a Cal Grant by the March 2 deadline. For more information go to the following website: www.calgrants.org
Foster Youth Scholarships and Grants
Foster Youth Scholarships and Grants
Guardian Scholars = Guardian Scholars program is a part the Riverside Area Multi-Campus Network (MCN) supporting foster youth on the Riverside City College (RCC), Moreno Valley College (MVC), and University of California, Riverside (UCR), campuses. This collaboration seeks to promote the transfer of information and resources to support our students across all campuses. Through a generous grant provided by the Pritzker Foundation, and RCC Student Equity funding, our campuses can offer our guardian scholar students the opportunity to participate in training workshops on campus, and attend several off campus events throughout the year.
Program Eligibility
Between the ages of 18 - 25 years old.
Been in foster care any time after the age of 13.
Submit the GS application to the Foster Youth Specialist
Submit your Dependency Verification Letter (also known as Ward of the Court Letter)
Be a current or prospective student
Click on this link for more information:
University of California Riverside
Chafee Grant = If you are or were in foster care for at least one day, between the ages of 16 and 18 as a dependent or ward of the court and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You don’t have to pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for child care, transportation and rent while you’re in school. You can use your Chafee Grant at any eligible California college or university or career or technical school, as well as schools in other states.
Click on this link for online access to Chafee Grant Application =
Financial Planning & Loan Information
Financial Planning & Loan Information
California Student Aid Commission has established an internet web site that offers information on careers, colleges, and financial aid. It can be accessed at: www.csac.ca.gov
SallieMae's CollegeAnswer.com web page has detailed information on education savings plans, school costs, ways to pay for college, scholarships, and the student financial aid process (from estimating your EFC to completing the FAFSA and receiving the SAR). It can be accessed at: ww2.salliemae.com/college-planning/
CollegeView is a service that provides scholarship and college search services. It also provides links to electronic applications to many colleges and universities. It can be accessed at: www.collegeview.com
EDFUND is a private, nonprofit corporation offering student loan services. This website provides a wealth of college financial planning tools. It can be accessed at: Ed Fund
Finaid is an overall financial aid site with information on loans and scholarships, and a financial aid calculator that can help you determine whether you qualify for need-based aid: www.finaid.org
The Golden State ScholarShare College Savings Trust is California's state and federally tax-free "529" college savings program. www.scholarshare.com
ICanAffordCollege.comThis is an excellent site for an overview of financial aid with a particular slant towards the community college candidate. The goal of the site is to encourage students who might think continuing education to be out of the question for financial reasons. It is easy to navigate, non commercial, and has a positive overtone. www.ICanAffordCollege.com
The National Center for Educational Statistics' Web site tells you the average award amount at each school, how many students receive aid and various other statistics. You can also find this information in many college handbooks. www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/search.asp
This U.S. Department of Education site has information about federal aid programs. www.ed.gov/
College Tuition Discounts
College Tuition Discounts
WUE - Western Undergraduate Exchange
Through the Western Undergraduate Exchange:
Reap steep nonresident tuition discounts—averaging $9,000/year!
Choose from hundreds of majors at 160 two-/four-year schools in 16 Western states/territories.
Graduate with more options, less debt.
With WUE, out-of-state students pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at participating schools, compared with nonresident rates that can exceed 300% of in-state rates.
Eligible students must be from a WICHE member state.
If you have questions regarding your child's account call 1-888-445-2377.
If you have questions regarding your child's account call 1-888-445-2377.
Si tiene preguntas acerca de la cuenta de su hijo llame al 1-888-445-2377.
Si tiene preguntas acerca de la cuenta de su hijo llame al 1-888-445-2377.
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