FAFSA AND CA DREAM ACT
The California Department of Education and the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) urges all California high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Filing financial aid applications is the first step toward college success and helps eligible students qualify for federal, state, and campus-based aid as well as some private scholarships. Application starts on October 1st and ends on MARCH 2nd. (Class of 2024 will only be able to complete this application in late December and have until April 2 2024)
Undocumented Dreamer Students, Application for CADAA
Resources for filing the CA Dream Act (CADAA)
Resources for completing your Financial Aid
Create WebGrants4Student account to track FAFSA/CADAA
CA Chafee Grant Fact Sheet for Foster Youth (PDF)
Completing the CSS Profile Resources
Comparing School Financial Aids Offers
How to Review and Correct your FAFSA form
How to appeal for financial aid
Better FAFSA Better Future Roadmap
2023-2024 Federal Student Aid Handbook
FAFSA Simplification Act Changes for 2023-24
Completing the FAFSA is the first step toward getting federal financial aid and state financial aid for college, vocational training, or graduate school. Many states and colleges use the information you provide on the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for state and school aid. Some private financial aid providers may also use your FAFSA information to determine if you qualify for financial aid they offer. If you do not complete the FAFSA, some schools will not even consider you for academic and non-academic scholarships that they offer. The FAFSA application opens every year on Oct. 1st
Steps to complete videos
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