Financial Aid Center
Learn about the different financial aid sources available to help students make a college education affordable and attainable!
Applying for Financial Aid
Applying for financial aid is KEY to financing your college education.
Completing a financial aid application can provide you access to federal, state, and institutional aid.
Completing a financial aid application can provide you access to federal, state, and institutional aid.
Who can apply?
Anyone enrolled in a degree or certificate program at a college or career school regardless of income level, household size, or legal status.
Where Do I Apply?
There are 2 main financial aid applications: FAFSA and CA Dream Act.
You will only apply to one depending on your status.
You will only apply to one depending on your status.
Which Application Is Right For Me?
Who applies to FAFSA? - U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders)
Who applies to CA Dream Act?- Undocumented students with/without DACA, U Visa Holders, TPS Status, Those who meet the non-resident exemption requirements (AB540)
Learn More About the FAFSA
Learn More about the CA Dream Act
Who applies to CA Dream Act?- Undocumented students with/without DACA, U Visa Holders, TPS Status, Those who meet the non-resident exemption requirements (AB540)
Grants
A grant is a form of gift aid, usually based on financial need.
Available Grants:
Pell Grant, Cal Grant, FSEOG, Institutional/University Grants, Chafee Grants.
Available Grants:
Pell Grant, Cal Grant, FSEOG, Institutional/University Grants, Chafee Grants.
Scholarships
A scholarship is a form of gift aid based on merit, financial need , talent, or a particular area of study. Usually funded by private foundations, non-profit organizations, philanthropists, corporations, and colleges/universities.
Work-Study
Work-study allows students to earn money to pay for school by working part-time on campus.
The total work-study amount awarded depends on when you apply, level of financial need, and school's funding level.
The total work-study amount awarded depends on when you apply, level of financial need, and school's funding level.
Loans
A loan is borrowed money for school that must be repaid with interest.
Types of Loans:
SUBSIDIZED (Interest paid by Dept. of Ed while student is in school & deferment periods).
UNSUBSIDIZED (Borrower is responsible for ALL interest).
PLUS (For parents of dependent undergraduates; borrower is responsible for ALL interest).
Types of Loans:
SUBSIDIZED (Interest paid by Dept. of Ed while student is in school & deferment periods).
UNSUBSIDIZED (Borrower is responsible for ALL interest).
PLUS (For parents of dependent undergraduates; borrower is responsible for ALL interest).