HHS Financial Aid Resource Page
FAFSA - CADAA - Scholarships - Paying for College
Get your $$ for College
Hello
Many students and parents have questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the California Dream Act. This is a resource page to help you. It includes guides related to best practices for completing the FAFSA/CADAA which opens October 1st!
Remember, the sooner you complete the FAFSA/CADAA, the more likely you are to receive grants & funding!
The FAFSA/CADAA is a graduation requirement for the class of 2022. We have some great incentives for filling it out early.
Important Dates:
*Every Tuesday in the College and Career Center from 1:30 - 3:30 pm - FAFSA/CADAA Assistance
*Financial Literacy Night 10/26 6:00- 7:30 pm Cafeteria
*Saturday School 11/6 FAFSA/CADAA help 8-12pm College and Career Center
*Cash for College (line by line) workshop 11/9 6:00 - 7:30 pm STEM Building
*FAFSA/CADAA Fridays: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/18
*FAFSA/CADAA Fiesta - March 7th
If you submit your completed FAFSA/CADAA by:
November 30th - 3 extra graduation tickets
December 31st - 2 extra graduation tickets
March 2nd - 1 extra graduation ticket
*subject to change according CDC guidelines on graduation day.
Don't forget, we are here to help!!
Contact your Counselor or get assistance from:
**College and Career Tech - Brianna Conard, brianna.conard@puhsd.org to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Bree use this link - https://calendly.com/brianna-conard/fafsa-help
**College Success Coach - Natalie Higa, nhiga@rcoe.us
IMPORTANT DATES
What is the FAFSA?
Noche Virtual de Educación Financiera Al Video En Espanol
Utilice este enlace para acceder al video en español:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DREsboL_fwRsQUJRTYGnmm7BW5ZM7R5t/view?usp=sharing
Launching your FAFSA/CADAA through CCGI
Here is a link to an instructional video:
Once you have launched your application you do not have to go through CCGI anymore.
Launching your FAFSA/CADAA through California Colleges
Creating your FSA ID and Launching your FAFSA Directly
California Dream Act
The California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is for undocumented students. The state of California will provide financial aid to students who meet the eligibility requirements. If you are eligible for the CADAA you will not fill out the FAFSA. Here is a link to more information and how to get started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmqA1CA5tYo
La Solicitud de California Dream Act (CADAA) es para estudiantes indocumentados. El estado de California brindará ayuda financiera a los estudiantes que cumplan con los requisitos de elegibilidad. Si es elegible para la CADAA, no completará la FAFSA. Aquí hay un enlace para obtener más información y cómo comenzar:
Video sobre cómo llenar la solicitud CADAA en Español:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa8JtMLB-uE
*Necesitará sus impuestos de 2019 para completar el formulario. Ignore la fecha de uso del video.
Guide for FAFSA for Languages other than English
El sitio web ofrece la Guía práctica de FAFSA en varios idiomas, junto con enlaces y recursos para padres y estudiantes. www.understandingfafsa.org.
This website offers the FAFSA How-To Guide in several languages, along with links and resources for both parents and students! www.understandingfafsa.org.
Personal FAFSA/CADAA Worksheet from PUHSD Video
What do I do now?? I have submitted my FAFSA/CADAA!! - Video
Within 5 days of submitting your FAFSA/CADAA you will need to create your Webgrants for students account. You will need to do this to view/accept your Cal Grant (if eligible) and confirm your college of attendance. Here is a video to explaining how to create your account:
Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r0UpXR89-Lf9kFZT9EvWWf_w9S8S60hB/view?usp=sharing
Decoding your Financial Aid Offers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16U_aDHUoMbefcf9bBCJqyOBQjC-QOYfu/view?usp=sharing
Compare Your Financial Aid Offers Worksheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-nbX1vwxYesd14eLaT2W3im7BmlS6M9h/view?usp=sharing
can be tricky. Make sure you can clearly identify what aid is free money like
scholarships and grants, and what money is a loan that you’ll need to pay
back.
Chafee Grant - $5,000 Additional Grant for Foster Youth
If you are or were in foster care for at least one day, between the ages of 16 and 18 as a dependent or ward of the court and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You don’t have to pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for child care, transportation and rent while you’re in school. You can use your Chafee Grant at any eligible California college or university or career or technical school, as well as schools in other states.
Financial Aid Application Deadlines
2021-2022 FAFSA/CADAA Deadlines:
Federal Deadline
Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time (PT) on March 2nd, 2022.
Four Year Universities and Colleges Deadlines
Four Year Universities require you submit your FAFSA by March 2nd, 2022. However, you might be eligible for additional scholarships and grants specific to the colleges you applied to if you submit your FAFSA/CADAA by November 30th.
California Community Colleges Deadlines
The community colleges deadline is June 30th, 2022. If you submit after March 2nd, your financial aid award information might not be available to you in a timely manner.
Heritage High School Counseling
Email: cheri.adame@puhsd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/puhsd.org/hhs-guidance/home
Location: 26001 Briggs Road, Romoland, CA, USA
Phone: (951) 940-5447
Facebook: facebook.com/HeritageHighSchoolCounseling
Twitter: @counseloradame