Student Financial Aid Resources
Tools, Resources, and Information for Successful Financial Aid Application
The complete 2024-2025 FAFSA Form is available:
The complete paper version of the 2024-2025 CADAA Form is available:
All In For FAFSA/ CADAA Virtual Kick-Off
19 Financial Aid Kick-Off.pdfTo view recording from the January 9th "All In for FAFSA/CADAA Virtual Kick-off" Webinar, use passcode: .pou1F#j
2023-2024 Financial Aid Fact Sheet (ENG).pdf2023-2024 Financial Aid Fact Sheet (SPN).pdf Guidance for Students with a Parent/Guardian Contributor who does NOT have a SSN
- NEW from FSA - 2/20/24: How to Submit the 2024-25 FAFSA Form if Your Contributor Doesn't Have a SSN
Only use these tips to help you submit the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to meet critical deadlines for non-federal aid: LINK
Please ensure that students are aware that following these instructions will result in an incomplete FAFSA submission that must be corrected at a later date.
- NEW from CSAC - CSAC Informational Listserv for Non-SSN Contributors (Sign Up Suggested!)
As of 2/09/24, CSAC has established a listserv specifically for students, families, and financial aid advocates. The listserv aims to provide timely updates, valuable resources, and essential information on efforts related to this issue as more solutions become available.
By subscribing to the listserv, students within mixed-status families will stay informed and engaged, ensuring equal opportunities for all students to pursue their educational goals. Subscribe to the email list by visiting the following link: https://www.csac.ca.gov/post-non-searchable/california-non-ssn-contributor-follow
- Attestation & Validation of Identity Form
Complete this form only if you do not have a Social Security number (SSN) and need to verify your identity to access the U.S. Department of Education’s Systems.
- FAFSA Glitch: SOLUTION - Parents w/o SSN's are unable to create an FSA ID & Sign for their Students
As of 2/16/24
FAFSA SSN Glitch Solution: LINK
- Creating an FSA ID for a Parent with No SSN
Notes (11/2/23) & Step-by-Step guide (11/9/23)
- All Other Resources for Students -
- FINANCIAL AID IN 5 STEPS
Students & parents: Make sure you're on track to apply and qualify for Free Financial Aid! DOWNLOAD HERE
- ALL IN FOR FAFSA/CADAA
Fact sheet for ALL IN for FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application (CADAA). DOWNLOAD HERE
- Financial Aid in 5 Steps
Students & parents: Make sure you're on track to apply/qualify for FREE financial aid! DOWNLOAD HERE
- Is My Parent a Contributor When I fill Out my FAFSA Form?
Review and share the flowchart to help students determine if their parent is a contributor. DOWNLOAD HERE
Explanation video also available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ROtS0SnscMI?si=fPzCzIRNqx0WFqlR
- Scholarship Websites
MyScholly.com: LINK
IO Scholarships: LINK
FastWeb.com: LINK
Silicon Valley Community Foundation: LINK
Scholarships.com: LINK
Chegg: LINK
Undocumented students are not eligible for financial aid from the federal government. Here are some websites you can use to research scholarships.
Fast Web: http://www.fastweb.com
Get Schooled: https://getschooled.com/article/1320scholarships-for-undocumented-daca-mentedstudents-get-that-money/
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund: https://www.maldef.org/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: https://finder.hsf.net/
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: https://www.chcinextopp.net
La Plaza Scholarship and Financial Aid Guide: https://www.laplazaindy.org/portfolio-item/scholarshipfund/
Immigrants Rising: https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/list-of-scholarships-and-fellowships/
- Tips for Undocumented Students
Undocumented students face unique challenges in their quest to obtain postsecondary education. This sheet answers some questions students have while contemplating whether or not they can enroll in school. DOWNLOAD HERE
- uAspire College Cost Calculator
Use this free calculator to compare your financial aid offers and the estimated total costs of attending different colleges. You can figure out how much you'll have to pay, including estimates for your indirect expenses and loan repayment, and compare costs between colleges easily.
- 2024-2025 C4C Webinar
2024-2025 Cash for College Webinar (Youtube): https://youtu.be/KkCSv5XERyE?si=U6yt7UsBpmzvrtIr
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) Cash for College presentation for the 2024-25 FAFSA and CADAA is an educational video to help students and families complete their financial aid applications. The FAFSA and CADAA will be open by December 31, 2023, and the state deadline in California is April 2, 2024. Some colleges may have earlier deadlines for institutional aid, and students are encouraged to check with the colleges they are applying to about additional financial aid deadlines.
This webinar contains current information as of December 18, 2023. As the applications are released, we may learn more information. If the information presented here significantly changes, we will upload a new version of our webinar.
CSAC offers these webinars live throughout the financial aid application cycle. Attending live will allow you to connect with a financial aid expert and ask specific questions.
- 2024-2025 FAFSA Prototype
Access it here: LINK
- Middle Class Scholarship For Foster Youth
Middle Class Scholarship for Foster Youth FAQs: DOWNLOAD HERE
2023-2024 Middle Class Scholarship Handbook: DOWNLOAD HERE
