Financial Aid

Financial aid is renewable funding that helps pay for higher education.

There are four types of financial aid:

Grants
Scholarships
Loans
Work Study

Both scholarships and grants are funding you receive. Work Study is money you earn while working and loans are borrowed money that you will pay back in the future

In order to receive financial aid, you must first apply using one of the financial aid applications. Students will either complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

FAFSA/California Dream Act Overview

Apply for FAFSA

Students who are interested in receiving federal and state financial aid for college should apply for FAFSA. The application process is free and only takes 20 minutes.

Both Student and Parent will need to have a FSA ID to submit your application. The FSA ID gives you access to Federal Student Aid's online systems and can serve as your legal signature.

Step one: Register for a Federal Student Aid Identification Number

Step two: Apply for Federal Student Aid through FAFSA

FAFSA4Caster is a free financial aid calculator that gives you an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.

FAFSA4Caster

How to Fill Out the FAFSA Form

Click the link below to schedule a meeting for additional assistance

https://bit.ly/ghscounselingappt