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Apply for 
Financial 
Aid 2026-27

FAFSA & CADAA applications open October 1, 2025! Apply early to maximize your financial aid opportunities for the 2026-27 academic year! 

Priority Deadline for State Aid:
March 2, 2026
CA Community College Students should apply by September 2, 2026.

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Visit the How To Apply Page

 

  • FAFSA vs CADAA— Which application is for you
  • Application Checklist— Which documents to prepare
  • Steps to take after applying— How to check on your aid

 

 Join a Cash for College Workshop

 

  • No financial aid knowledge needed— we’ll cover the essentials!
  • LIVE Q&A sessions— get personalized answers to your financial aid questions!
  • Work on your application with experts— fill out your FAFSA or CADAA with confidence!

 

 

 

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Promoting educational equity by making postsecondary education affordable for all Californians.
OUR VISION
Transforming lives by creating educational opportunities for the state’s diverse population, driving its social and economic well-being to ensure a promising future for all.