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AB469: All seniors required to complete FAFSA or CADAA
All seniors are required to complete the FAFSA or CADAA in their senior year, unless they opt-out.
In order to maximize on financial aid opportunities, all seniors are strongly encouraged to submit a financial aid application.
Benefits of completing FAFSA:
-Receive free tuition at local community colleges under Promise Program
-Have access to direct unsubsidized loans (interest rates are fixed and often lower than private loans)
-Use as leverage later on to appeal financial aid if family's situation changes
-Make sure you don't miss out on any potential aid!
Opt-Out:
If you decide to opt-out from completing the FAFSA or CADAA, you must complete the opt-out form below and submit it to Mrs. Hubner or Ms. Chung.
AB469 Opt-Out (English)
AB469 Opt-Out (Spanish)
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
In order to be considered for federal and state student aid, seniors (who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens) must file a FAFSA. The application is FREE. The application is available online starting October 1st. Students and parents must complete the FAFSA together because it asks for parents and student income information. Students who qualify for aid may be awarded grants, work-study and/or loans.
Application Timeline
December 1, 2024 - Application available
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Apply for FSA ID (both student and one parent will need to apply separately)
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Complete FAFSA
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A week after FAFSA submission, create WebGrants4Students account. This is where a student can check if they were awarded a Cal Grant or Middle Class Scholarship.
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GPA Verification is automatically uploaded by the district.
March 2 - Priority deadline for Cal Grant Eligibility.
Note: Private colleges may request for the FAFSA by an earlier date.
FAFSA: Application to be considered for federal and state aid
FSA Videos: Short YouTube clips on how to complete the FAFSA
Cal Grant: Need-based aid awarded to CA students attending CA colleges
Middle Class Scholarship (MCS): Scholarship for students with family incomes/assets up to $165,000; student must attend UC or CSU campus
WebGrants4Students: Create an account after filing FAFSA to check for Cal Grant and/or MCS award
CADAA - California Dream Act Application
Undocumented students or AB540 students can complete the DREAM Act Application, in order to be considered for state student aid. The application is FREE. The application is available online starting October 1st. Students and parents must complete the DREAM Act Application together because it asks for parents and student income information. Students who qualify for aid may be awarded grants, work-study and/or loans.
Application Timeline
December 1, 2024 - Application available
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Complete CA DREAM Act Application
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A week after CADAA submission, create WebGrants4Students account. This is where a student can check if they were awarded a Cal Grant or Middle Class Scholarship.
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GPA Verification is automatically uploaded by the district.
March 2 - Priority deadline for Cal Grant Eligibility.
CSS PROFILE
The CSS PROFILE is an application for institutional financial aid. This application is used by select colleges and universities to award institutional aid. The CSS Profile should only be submitted if you are applying to a college that requires it.
Application Timeline
October 1 - Application available
Deadline varies by institution
Institutions using CSS PROFILE
Federal Student Aid Estimator: Free financial aid calculator that provides estimate of your financial aid eligibility (EFC); Recommended for juniors.
ECMC: Financial aid resource guides
CFPB: Tool to compare financial aid offers side by side
Breaking Down Your Award Letter: For seniors who receive financial aid award letters (see below)