FAFSA

 

​​​​FAFSA stands for Free Application for Fedral Student Aid. To receive financial aid from the federal and state government, you must fill out this application. It is free, no strings attached, and you are protected from the IRS. Federal Student Aid determines your financial aid disbursement based on your family's yearly income verified on the Tax Return.​ If you are awarded a grant, you receive money for school that you do not have to pay back.

Every student's situation is unique. Come to the Career Center for help completing the FAFSA!​ $$​​

Info needed for the application:​ Social Security Number Parent's Tax Return from the previous year Birthdays of student and parents Date of parent's marriage/divorce FSA ID:​​​ Both student and parent must create an FSA ID in order to log in and sign the FAFSA FSAID.ed.gov  Write down your FSA ID in a secure place just in case you forget it. Not a Citizen?? If you are not a U.S. citizen, you can still apply for financial aid through the Dream Act. Click below for more information and to fill out the application: Dream A​ct Applicatio​n​

​FAFSA & more information: fafsa.​​​gov​ Filing Period: For California public colleges/universities the open period is October 1 - March 2  Check FAFSA filing periods for all other colleges on their school websites Helpful Tips: Fill out the FAFSA even if you think your income  is too high. The student may qualify for scholarships, work-study or low interest student loans. All males completing the FAFSA should check the box to enroll in Selective Service (if you check "no" you will not be considered for Financial Aid). There are financial questions for the PARENT and the  STUDENT. Beware of putting parent information in both sections. ​​​

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