Financial Aid and Scholarship Info
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. If you are a U.S. citizen, or eligible non-citizen, and plan to attend college or a technical, vocational, or trade school, you must submit the FAFSA to be eligible for federal student aid—grants, work-study, and loans. In California, the FAFSA is also used to determine eligibility for state aid, otherwise known as Cal Grants. Some colleges also require students to complete the FAFSA in order to be considered for any school-based awards, such as grants and scholarships. Click the link below to watch a quick video and get additional information about FAFSA on california colleges.edu. https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/fafsainfo
FAFSA application link: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
The California Dream Act allows students enrolled in eligible California colleges or technical, vocational, or trade schools to apply for state financial aid. Through the CA Dream Act, undocumented and nonresident documented students can qualify for grants, scholarships, and community college fee waivers. Click on the link to start your California Dream Act application or get additional information. https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
Scholarships
Scholarships are gifts, free money that you do not have to repay. There are many scholarship opportunities out there, some merit-based others need-based. Research scholarships starting your junior year and make sure you apply your senior year. Below is a list of some websites you can use, but are not limited to: