The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to student and parents who need help paying for college costs. Students must fill out the FAFSA every year to qualify for federal financial aid, such as grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.  

The California Dream Act Application is available for students who live in California and meet the eligibility requirements: Undocumented, have a valid or expired DACA, U Visa holders, have a Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or meet the non-resident exemption requirements under AB 540, SB 2000, SB 68 

Not sure which financial aid application you should fill out?  For more information, visit FAFSA vs CADAA .

The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) is a children's savings account program, administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board, an agency of the state of California, CalKIDS will provide eligible participants with college savings accounts, including seed deposits and other potential incentives, to help pay for future qualified higher education expenses.  

You must submit the FAFSA or CADAA to apply for a Cal Grant.  

Yucaipa HS electronically submits Cal Grant GPAs for all seniors prior to October 1st.