Financial Aid
Every senior student will complete a financial aid application. There are two applications for financial aid. Students will either complete the FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid or California Dream Act.
Colleges and universities use this form to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and college-sponsored financial aid, including grants, educational loans, and work-study programs.
FAFSA: be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or an eligible non-citizen
California Dream Act: The California Dream Act Application allows all non U.S. citizen students interested in attending eligible California Colleges, Universities and Career Education Programs to apply for state financial aid.
Colleges and universities use this form to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and college-sponsored financial aid, including grants, educational loans, and work-study programs.
FAFSA: be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or an eligible non-citizen
California Dream Act: The California Dream Act Application allows all non U.S. citizen students interested in attending eligible California Colleges, Universities and Career Education Programs to apply for state financial aid.
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3 STEPS to Complete your FAFSA
Financial Aid Timeline
FAFSA Step by Step Instructions
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How to Create your FSA ID
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Top 10 Mistakes
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