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The Basics
The Basics
Financial Aid Applications are open!
Financial Aid Applications are open!
If you plan to go to a 4 year college you should submit your application by March 2rd, 2026 (or as soon as possible!)
If you plan to go to a 4 year college you should submit your application by March 2rd, 2026 (or as soon as possible!)
The earlier you apply, the more money you are eligible, and the sooner you will know how much you family needs to pay for college!
The earlier you apply, the more money you are eligible, and the sooner you will know how much you family needs to pay for college!
Remember! Never, ever pay money to submit any financial aid application or to get "special access" to any scholarships!
Remember! Never, ever pay money to submit any financial aid application or to get "special access" to any scholarships!
And NEVER hit submit without having your application checked over by someone who has been trained by the California Student Aid Commission!
And NEVER hit submit without having your application checked over by someone who has been trained by the California Student Aid Commission!
FAFSA or CADAA?
FAFSA or CADAA?
NCAN cannot assure mixed-status students and families that data submitted to the US Department of Education (ED), as part of the FAFSA process, will continue to be protected.
Financial Aid Basics
Financial Aid Basics
Confused about the differences between loans, grants, and scholarships?
This is the presentation for you!
After viewing, check out the personal planner here.
Quiz Yourself!
Quiz Yourself!
Test your financial aid knowledge!
What to Bring?
What to Bring?
A checklist of what you need to submit your financial aid application.
CSS Profile
CSS Profile
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
Webgrants Log In Page
Webgrants Log In Page
This is where you go to check your Cal Grant Status!
Webgrants Update Directions
Webgrants Update Directions
In June, seniors need to update their CSAC account! This tells you how!
Community College Specific Aid
Community College Specific Aid
California Promise Grant
California Promise Grant
If you meet income requirements, this grant makes community college almost completely free!
AB 19
AB 19
Full-time, first time college students can use an AB-19 application to apply for free tuition for 2 years of community college.
College of Alameda Promise App
AB540 Affidavit
AB540 Affidavit
This allows undocumented student access to in-state tuition, as long as they meet certain requirements.
Budgeting Tools
Budgeting Tools
Budget Tracker
Budget Tracker
Use this excel sheet as a tool to compare financial aid awards for different schools!
Screencast for Budget Tracker
Screencast for Budget Tracker
Budget Tracker got you stumped? Walk through it using this screencast!
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