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Applying for Federal and State Financial Aid
 
 
FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Federal student aid is financial assistance that’s available through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid.
Federal student aid covers school expenses such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. This aid can also help you pay for a computer and dependent childcare expenses.
 
There are three categories of federal student aid: grants, work-study and loans.
 
Important Note: Not all schools participate in all federal student aid programs. Check with your school’s financial aid office to find out which programs your school participates in.
 
TIP: You also might be able to get financial aid from your state government, your school, or a private scholarship. Explore every opportunity for financial aid!
 
 
 
 
 
 
*****DEADLINES*****
 
California State Deadline
For initial awards - March 2, 2009
For additional community college awards - September 2, 2009 - date postmarked
 
 
Federal Deadline
FAFSA on the Web applications must be submitted by midnight Central Daylight time, June 30, 2010.
Corrections on the Web forms must be submitted by midnight Central Daylight time, September 15, 2010.
 
 
 
APPLYING FOR FEDERAL AID
Step 1: Apply for a Pin Number
A PIN is a 4-digit number that is used in combination with your Social Security Number, name, and date of birth to identify you as someone who has the right to access your own personal information on Federal Student Aid Web sites, such as FAFSA on the Web.
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Step 2. Get Organized
Complete the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet before beginning to collect the information needed to complete the FAFSA. This will make the process easier and quicker!
 
 
 
 
Step 3. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
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Step 4: Check the Status of a Submitted FAFSA
You may check the status of your application at any time, but we recommend you at least check the status:
 
  • 1 week after submission - if you used a PIN to sign your application.
  • 2-3 weeks after submission - if you printed, signed and mailed a signature page.
If you’ve already checked the status of your processed FAFSA and would now like to view your information, select View and Print Your Student Aid Report. Note: you must have a PIN to view your SAR.
 
 
 
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