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Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid Resources
If your or your family’s financial situation has changed significantly from what is reflected on your federal income tax return (for example, if you’ve lost a job or otherwise experienced a drop in income), you may be eligible to have your financial aid adjusted. Complete the FAFSA questions as instructed on the application (including the transfer of tax return and income information), submit your FAFSA form, then contact the school you plan to attend to discuss how your current financial situation has changed. Note that the school's decision is final and cannot be appealed to the U.S. Department of Education.
100% of students must "launch" their financial aid application from California Colleges through Clever.
FAFSA Students who have a social security number will submit the FAFSA. Applications due March 2nd
California Dream Act Application Students who do not have a social security number may be eligible to submit the CADAA. Applications due March 2nd
San Diego Unified School District's financial aid site
College Scorecard has the most reliable data on college costs, graduation, and post-college earnings
WebGrants 4 Students After submitting your financial aid application, create an account with the CA Student Aid Commission Webgrants 4 Students to manage California grants if you are eligible
SD Miramar College Financial Aid has videos on all aspects of financial aid
San Diego Promise Attend community college for two years tuition-free
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships are an important part of making your college career a success! Here are some tips and places to look for scholarships. Beware! Not all scholarship services and scholarship providers are out to help students. Warning: Financial aid/scholarships should be free.
Stu_Scholarships.pdfXello Scholarship Guide
Get personalized Recommended Scholarships in Xello
As you start looking at going to college after high school, you should also consider applying for scholarships. There are millions of scholarships available, but it's helpful to narrow down the ones worth your time and effort by focusing on those you're more likely to win.
Local Organizations for 1 on 1 Appointments
Local Organizations for 1 on 1 Appointments
Thinking About a Private College or Going Out of State
Thinking About a Private College or Going Out of State
Start by contacting the financial aid office to ask about any opportunities you might qualify for. Use Xello to find their contact info.
Founded in 1955, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) is comprised of 85 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities in California. Together, these institutions make up the Independent California Colleges and Universities sector (ICCU).
The Western Association for College Admission Counseling supports and advances the work of counseling and enrollment professionals from California and Nevada as they help all students realize their full potential, with emphasis on freshman and transfer transitions to higher education and attention to access and equity for all students.
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is an organization of more than 15,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education. NACAC is committed to maintaining high standards that foster ethical and social responsibility among those involved in the transition process, as outlined in NACAC's Code of Ethics and Professional Practices (CEPP).
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is an agreement among WICHE’s 16 member states and territories, through which more than 160 participating public nonresident tuition colleges and universities provide substantial savings for Western students. Through WUE, eligible students can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs outside their home state, and pay no more than 150 percent of that institution’s resident tuition rate.
Alternative Pathways
Alternative Pathways
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