STEP 1:
Create a FSA ID for you and a parent. Click on FSA ID website(opens in new window).
STEP 2:
Fill out the FAFSA for federal grants, work study, and loans (October 1st - March 2nd). Click on FAFSA website(opens in new window).
Things/Info you must know when filling out the FAFSA:
- What is your parent’s legal marital status as of today?
- Single
- Married/Remarried
- Divorced
- Separated
- Widowed
- What month and year was your parent’s marital status? (if married, divorced, separated or widowed)
- What are you and your parent's birthdates? (including year)
- What are you and your parent's Social Security Numbers?
- Did your parents already filed their Federal Tax Returns 2 years ago? (For example, if you are filling out the 2020-2021 FAFSA, you will need to know your parent's 2018 tax returns.)
- Do you or your parents have any monies not reported on the tax return (i.e. Food Stamps, Welfare Benefits, Social Security Benefits, Child Support, Disability)
STEP 3:
Once your FAFSA is successfully processed, create a CALGRANT account in order to receive state grants or other additional funding. Click on Webgrants4students(opens in new window).
Things/Info you must know in order to receive California state grants:
- Only select one college that you applied for and will attend in the future.