All students should have the chance to go to college and follow their dreams. Completing the (FAFSA) or (CADAA) is the first step to getting money for college or training programs. These applications help students get federal aid (for FAFSA applicants only), state aid, institutional aid, and loans.
Read below to learn more about the financial aid options available to you!
Important Dates for Financial Aid
Community College Students: Apply between October 1st, 2024 - September 2nd, 2024.
4-Year University Students: Apply between October 1st, 2024 - March 2nd, 2025.
Learn how to apply on the .
Students:
Apply for Financial Aid Through Californiacolleges.edu!
If you have a CaliforniaColleges.edu account, use it to apply for financial aid. This website helps students find careers, search colleges, and apply for financial aid.
If you don't know if you have an account, ask your school counselor. By applying through CaliforniaColleges.edu, you can track your financial aid.
Watch the video to learn how.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Should I Apply for Financial Aid?
Getting financial aid can help students pay for college or certain trade programs. By filling out the FAFSA or CADAA, students can get federal aid (for FAFSA applicants only), state aid, institutional aid, and student loans, unless they formally opt out.
Students will get an estimate of most of the financial aid they can receive, this helps students decide on a college, university, or vocational school.
What is the FAFSA?
The (FAFSA) is a form that lets students apply for financial aid, including federal, state, and institutional aid.
The FAFSA is very important for college and should be filled out every year. It helps determine how much financial aid you can get for college, university, or vocational school.
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What is the CADAA?
The helps undocumented students, DACA recipients, U Visa holders, and students with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) get financial aid.
By completing the CADAA form, students can get private scholarships, state financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. It also allows eligible students to pay in-state tuition at any public college in California.
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Cindy Dominguez
Coordinator, College & Career Readiness
Email: cdominguez@smcoe.org
Phone: (650) 802-5352