Financial Aid
All students should apply for financial aid for college (including four year universities, two year colleges, and technical education programs) during their Senior Year.
Step 1: Determine if you will apply using the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application
FAFSA: You will complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is the first step in the financial aid process. Use it to apply for federal student financial aid such as the Pell Grant, the Cal Grant, student loans, and college work-study. In addition, most college and universities use FAFSA information to award their own financial aid.
Resources
- California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
- FinAid
- I Can Go to College
- Cal Grants
- California Colleges Financial Aid Information
- Pay for College | College Board
- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)