Financial Aid
2023-2024
FAFSA & California Dream Act Application are Open Now!!
What is California Dream Act?
The California Dream Act allows undocumented students to apply for and receive state-based financial aid and institutional scholarships.
California Dream ACT FAQ's for Students & Parents
Who is my Parent when I fill out my FAFSA?
The FAFSA and Federal Updates
CLICK HERE to view the Power Point
FAFSA Questions?
California Financial Aid Programs
- Cal Grant Programs
- Chafee Grant for Youth
- Middle Class Scholarship
- California Military Department GI Bill Award Program
- Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program
- John R. Justice Program
- Golden State Teacher Grant Program
- California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program
Different Types of Financial Aid
Financial aid can come from federal, state, school, and private sources to help you pay for college or career school.
Federal Aid
Federal Student Aid offers three types of financial aid.
- Grants: Financial aid that generally doesn’t have to be repaid.
- Loans: Borrowed money for college or career school; your loans must be repaid with interest.
- Work-Study: A federal work program through which undergraduates and graduate students at participating schools earn money to help pay for school.
What Happens After I submit my FAFSA?
Once your application is processed, you will receive a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR), which summarizes the information you provided on your FAFSA.
Your SAR will include your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
WHAT is the CSS Profile?
The CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award Institutional (their own) aid.
2022-23 CSS Profile Student Guide Click HERE
Who Must Complete the CSS Profile?
Check your colleges’ information to determine whether they require the CSS Profile.
A list of participating colleges is also found on the CSS Profile Homepage HERE.