Financial Aid applications opened on December 2, 2024

Starting this year, the FAFSA or CADAA is a mandatory process for all graduating students per California AB 469. Luckily for you, most schools require a financial aid application to be completed regardless of the type of school you plan on attending.

FAFSA Video Aids and Resources

Completing the California Dream Act Application (CADAA)? Click here to find information and resources.

Creating Your Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID)

Students AND Parents/Guardians must create a FSA ID

Link to FSA ID website: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

How to Fill Out Your FAFSA

A step-by-step guide to filling out the FAFSA

Link to FAFSA application: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Golden State Warriors “All in for FAFSA/CA Dream Act.”

The Golden State Warriors recently released a statement in collaboration with the California Department of Education (CED) encouraging students to complete their financial aid applications before the March 2, 2023 deadline.

Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/FederalStudentAid

Types of Financial Aid

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Grants

Federal and State Grant Opportunities

Both the federal government and the state offer grant opportunities for students. Grants from both the federal government and the state that students can apply for are listed below. For more information about each grant, click the icon above.

Federal Grant Opportunities

Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
TEACH Grant

California Grant Opportunities

Cal Grant
California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth
Golden State Teacher Grant Program

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Scholarships

National and Local Scholarship Resources

There are many scholarship opportunities on both the national and local levels. Scholarships of all kinds are available; students from any background or that have any interest can find a scholarship that is for them. Some scholarship websites and opportunities are listed below. For more information about these scholarship websites and opportunities or to search for scholarships, click the icon above.

National Scholarship Websites