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FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS/ EVENTS
Fullerton College Financial Aid Application Workshop Registration Link: https://bit.ly/WorkshopsFA
CSUF Financial Aid Application Workshops Registration Link: https://www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/general/applying.php
Cypress College Financial Aid Application Workshops Registration Link: https://cypressfinaid.eventbrite.com/
CSAC Cash for College Webinar Dates/Times and Registration Link: https://www.csac.ca.gov/cash-college
If students need assistance with their FAFSA/CA DREAM application or creating an FSA ID,
please contact Ms. Conde at aconde@fjuhsd.org
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It's FAFSA/CA DREAM ACT Season! Even if you do not think your family may qualify for Financial Assistance, every Senior should fill out the free FAFSA OR CA Dream Act application. Keep in mind that many college scholarship programs and Cal Grant Awards require a financial aid application on file.
The FAFSA/CA DREAM Act (2023/24) application window opens October 1st and the priority deadline to apply is March 2, 2023. The earlier the better!
FSA ID/FAFSA APPLICATION RESOURCES
FSA I.D.:is needed by both student and one parent to submit the FAFSA electronically.
You can create your FSA I.D. in advance at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch or you can also watch this step by step video on how to create your I.D. https://youtu.be/yj1Pn-shze8
You’ll need your Social Security number, full name, email address (NOT SCHOOL EMAIL) and date of birth. You’ll also need to create a memorable username and password, and provide answers to some challenge questions so you can retrieve your account information if you forget it.
FSA ID Powerpoint Presentation (English): presentation with audio
FSA ID Powerpoint Presentation (Espanol): presentación con audio
FAFSA Application: Students can start their online FAFSA application at fafsa.gov
For the FAFSA application: Your/parents federal income tax returns (2021), W-2s (2021), and other records of money earned (2021). (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.) Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable). Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
RESOURCES:
- FAFSA Application Resources: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/resources
- FAFSA Application Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/FederalStudentAid
- FAFSA Eligibility Requirements Website: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements
- “Cómo obtener ayuda financiera para asistir a la universidad, por medio de FAFSA o de DREAM ACT”: https://youtu.be/OElBhFUwWmE
- “Taller: Cómo llenar formas de FAFSA y DREAM ACT. Apoyo financiero para estudiantes universitarios”: https://youtu.be/V1wwXS1R_dI
- “Cómo funciona WebGrants 4 Students de la Comisión de Ayuda Estudiantil de California (CSAC)”: https://youtu.be/iX8Z9R0v9pw
CA DREAM ACT APPLICATION RESOURCES
The California Dream Act Application allows students interested in attending eligible California Colleges, Universities and Career Education Programs to apply for state financial aid. This application is unrelated to the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Students can start their online CA Dream Act application at https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
RESOURCES:
- CSAC CA Dream Act Website: https://www.csac.ca.gov/undocumented-dreamer-students
- CA Dream Act Eligibility Requirements: https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/california-nonresident-tuition-exemption
- “Cómo obtener ayuda financiera para asistir a la universidad, por medio de FAFSA o de DREAM ACT”: https://youtu.be/OElBhFUwWmE
- “Taller: Cómo llenar formas de FAFSA y DREAM ACT. Apoyo financiero para estudiantes universitarios”: https://youtu.be/V1wwXS1R_dI
- “Cómo funciona WebGrants 4 Students de la Comisión de Ayuda Estudiantil de California (CSAC)”: https://youtu.be/iX8Z9R0v9pw
Financial Aid Comes in 4 Forms:
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Financial Aid explained:
Grants - This is free money.
- Grants may come in the form of money from the state of California (Cal Grant) and students who have an academic GPA of 3.0 or are eligible. Cal Grant funds vary depending on the type of college attending. (community, Cal State, UC, Private)
- Grants also come in the form of money from the federal government. This is primarily based on total income contribution.
- Grants can also come from the college you will attend. These grants are usually based on your successful completion of rigorous high school coursework. They will be included in your financial aid package that is prepared for you once you submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).
Scholarships - This is free money.
- Scholarships can be need-based, merit-based, or given on the basis of a particular interest or background.
- For a list of scholarships and scholarship sites please scroll down or log in to Naviance.
- Guide on College and University Scholarships and Grants
Work Study - This is free money, but it comes in the form of a job.- You must select YES on the FAFSA or Dream Act application in order to be considered. Work study is often dependent on need.
- This money will be included in your financial aid package that is prepared for you once you submit your Statement of Intent to Register.
- Your school will contact you (or you will need to apply) when jobs are available and you will have a chance to choose a job once school starts in the Fall.
Loans - This is NOT free money.- You will have to pay it back! Pay attention to payment options. You can begin making payments while in school but not until 6 months after your last day of college. So, if you take a break from school before you graduate you will have to start paying.
- These loans are usually offered at a lower interest rate and can help offset the immediate cost of college.
- When accepting a loan, consider your career goal and the income the type of entry-level job would offer since you will need to start paying back the loan soon after graduation.
Financial Aid Resources
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Financial Aid Organization/Scholarship Directory
Description
Website/Application Link
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
CA Dream Act
For families/students who are concerned about their immigration status, Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540) was passed in 2001 to ensure that undocumented students would not have to pay out-of-state tuition fees based on their status. Students are eligible for the AB 540 exemption if they meet ALL of the following requirements:
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Attend a California high school for 3 or more years
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Graduate from a California high school or receive the equivalent, such as a GED
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Submit the AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption request form and sign the confidential affidavit included with the form stating that you will apply for legal residency as soon as possible. In this affidavit, students declare that they meet all AB 540 requirements and if they are undocumented, that they have filed an application to adjust their immigration status or will do so as soon as they are eligible to do so.
CA DREAM ACT Application: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
CSUF Titan Dreamers Center: https://www.fullerton.edu/tdrc/
Fullerton College Grads to Be: https://grads2be.fullcoll.edu/
CSU Undocumented Resources: https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/student-services/resources-for-undocumented-students
UC Undocumented Resource Centers: https://undoc.universityofcalifornia.edu/campus-support.html
CSAC
California Student Aid Commission (Cal Grants)
http://www.csac.ca.gov/
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
Financial Aid application for some private and out of state schools.
https://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile
45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students
Scholarships for Minority Students
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/scholarships-minority-students/
Financial Aid Resources for Hispanic Students
Information to inform Hispanic students of college resources.
http://www.onlinecolleges.net/for-students/financial-aid-hispanic-students/
Affordable Colleges Guide to Financial Aid
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Funding -a curated database of scholarships specifically for online learners
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Online safety- avoiding scholarship and FAFSA scams
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Support- resourced specifically for online distance learners
http://www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/financial-aid-online-students/
Chegg
Scholarship Database
https://www.chegg.com/scholarships
College Board
College Board Scholarship Data base
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
Cappex
Scholarship Database
http://www.cappex.com/
Fast Aid
Scholarship Database
http://www.fastaid.com/
Fast Web
Scholarship Database
http://www.fastweb.com/
EduMed
Scholarship Database/Resources for Hispanic and Latinx Students
https://www.edumed.org/financial-aid/hispanic-latinx-scholarships-resources/
Fin Aid
Scholarship Database
http://www.finaid.org/
Merit Aid
Scholarship Database
https://www.meritaid.com/
Niche
Scholarship Database
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholarship designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree.
http://hsf.net/
Scholarship America
Scholarship Datebase
https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/browse-scholarships/
Student Scholarships
Scholarship Database
http://www.studentscholarships.org/
Scholarships.com
Scholarship Database
https://www.scholarships.com/
Unigo
Scholarship Database
https://www.unigo.com/
Fullerton College Scholarships
Scholarships are specific to Fullerton College
http://fullertoncollegescholarships.com/
CSUF Scholarships
Scholarships are specific to CSUF and some are available at all Cal-States
http://www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/award/scholarships.php
Good Call
Scholarship Database
http://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/search
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Advance! Financial Aid Presentation
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