Financial Aid Information
Class of 2022
Financial Aid & CSU Updates
Make sure that you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to read about important CSU Updates
ANNOUNCEMENT: CSU Portals
Make sure to check your emails consistently (including SPAM folder). Create and check your CSU/UC portals on a weekly basis. It is important that you make sure to not miss a deadline.
Average Tuition Costs in CA
How much Aid will you need for the School You Choose?
Types of Financial Aid
How do I Qualify for FAFSA
FAFSA Website
Preparing for the FAFSA
Documents you will need to fill out the FAFSA
Remember to not use your school email address
How to Create an Account Username and Password (FSA ID)
FAFSA
Click on link to fill out the FAFSA
FAFSA Overview
FAFSA: Determining Your Dependency Status
Step by Step FAFSA Guide
College Money Method FAFSA Walk-through
California Dream Act
Click on link to fill out the CA Dream Act
10 Items You Need to Complete Financial Aid
1. A computer with internet access and a printer
2. FSA ID for student and parent (if applicable)
3. YOUR SS# (ok, if parents don't have one)
4. Current bank statements
5. Driver's license (if applicable)
6. Assets, investment records
7. Alien Registration Card (if not US Citizen)
8. 2020 tax records
9. 2020 W2 forms and other record(s) of money earned (both student and parents)
10. At least an hour of to sit down and complete the form
Crucial Tips
1. Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool
2. Don't use the app.
3. Create a folder in ONE email account for all financial aid emails, passwords, etc.
- Make sure "FederalStudentAid" is not sent to SPAM
4. Make sure you are completing the 2022-2021 application
5. Check that your name, birthdate, and address on your transcript match your social security card.
1-800-4-FED-AID
FAFSA Hotline
SGHS College and Career Website
If you need more information on college, internships, work permits, etc. then click on the link above.
Remind
CSU Spring Updates 2021
Remember
All college decisions are provisional and you must meet all the requirements the college stipulates.
CSU Channel Islands
CSUDH
CSULA
CSUN
CSULB
Fees can be waived depending on financial aid status