FINANCIAL AID
What is FAFSA and Why Should I Complete It?
What is FAFSA and Why Should You Complete It?What are the differences between FAFSA and CADAA?
FAFSA vs. CADAA2024-2025 FAFSA Updates
What Information do I need to create an FSA ID?
What Information do I need to complete the FAFSA?
- Note: information applies to both students and parents.
IMPORTANT: Students/parents can create an FSA ID early. However, the FAFSA or CADAA may not be filled out until the SENIOR year. Check for the FAFSA opening date and deadline.
For Class of 2024:
STEPS to completing the FAFSA
FOR STUDENT who is a US Citizen or legal immigrant:
1. Create a student FSA ID
2. Create ONE parent FSA ID (even if the parents are not US citizens)
3. Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA
4. After successful submission of the FAFSA, an email will prompt students to create a WEBGRANTS4STUDENTS account.
FOR STUDENT who is undocumented or non-legal immigrant:
1. Complete the CADAA
2. After successful submission of the CADAA, an email will prompt students to create a WEBGRANTS4STUDENTS account. Use the same username and password as the CADAA.
California FAFSA/CADAA deadline: April 2nd
RESOURCES:
2024-2025 FAFSA FORM Preview
2024-2025 CADAA line-by-line-updates
About: WebGrants4Students Portal
After successful submission of FAFSA/CADAA, students will receive an email instructing them to create a WebGrants4Students Portal:
2024-2025 FAFSA Demo & Walkthrough Student Section - Youtube
