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Financial Aid

College can cost less than you think! Financing a college education is a partnership between colleges, the government, parents, and students. The cost of attending college can often be offset or paid entirely with Financial Aid packages.

Financial Aid consists of gift that aid you do not have to repay (grants and scholarships) and self-help aid (loans and employment).

Here are some resources to get you started on the financial aid process.

University of California - The University provides information about financing a UC education. You can start with these publications.


Cal Grant - Cal Grant awards do not have to be paid back. To receive a Cal Grant, submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) AND submit a verified Grade Point Average with the California Student Aid Commission by no later than March 2nd. Learn more about Cal Grants.

FAFSA - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the federal application for financial aid, and it may also be used to apply for aid from other sources, such as your state or school. The deadlines for your state or schools may be different from the federal deadlines and you may be required to complete additional forms.

For the 2007-08 school year (July 1st, 2007 - June 30th, 2008), the deadline for submitting the FAFSA on the web is midnight Central Daylight Time, June 30, 2008.

You should NEVER have to pay to fill out and submit a FAFSA. Learn more about the FAFSA.

Federal Student Aid - This link will provide you with an overview of Federal student aid programs.

FinAid - This site provides you with detailed information about scholarships, loans, savings plans, financial aid applications, and more.

Fastweb - This site will provide you with information about over 1 million scholarships, in addition to internships and part-time employment near your home or school.


College and Career Planning

California Colleges - This website covers college admissions requirements for California public colleges; tells you about the different systems of higher education in California; provides online tools to match students with a college or career that suits their needs.

CSUMentor - CSUMentor is an online resource designed to help students and their families learn about the California State University (CSU) system, select a CSU campus, plan to finance higher education, and apply for admission.

UC Applications – The UC counselors' website has a wealth of information about how to apply to UC. Worksheets for the online application are available here and at the counselors' website.


California Institutions of Higher Education

There are four systems of higher education in California, each of which provide a distinctive college experience and degree opportunities. Explore which system of higher education and campus is right for you.

University of California - 10 campuses grant bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degrees. UC is eligible to the top 12.5% of California's high school graduates.

California State Universities - 23 campuses grant bachelor's and master's degrees. CSU is eligible to the top 33% of California's high school graduates.

California Community Colleges - 109 campuses grant certificates and associate's degrees, as well as provide transferable lower-division course work to UC and CSU.

Independent/Private Colleges and Universities - More than 75 WASC-accredited degree-granting, non-profit independent colleges serve California.