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All students start the application process by completing and submitting either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA).

Whether a student is completing a bachelor's program, associate's program, a credential program, or a career technical education program, there's money available to help.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

If a student is a US Citizen, permanent resident, or other qualifying non-resident then they must submit a FAFSA by the March 2 Cal Grant Deadline to be eligible for the most opportunities. Students attending California Community Colleges can submit a FAFSA through September 2 of each year to be considered for a community college Cal Grant award. To start the FAFSA a student will need to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID so they can login and sign the completed application. The FAFSA is used to apply for state financial aid, like Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship, federal financial aid programs like Pell Grant, and institutional aid from colleges like the Blue and Gold Scholarship or the State University Grant (SUG).

CA Dream Act Application (CADAA)

Undocumented students who meet AB 540 requirements will need to submit the CA Dream Act Application by the March 2 Cal Grant Deadline to be eligible for the most opportunities. Students attending California Community Colleges can submit a CA Dream Act Application through September 2 of each year to be considered for a community college Cal Grant award. After a student completes the CA Dream Act Application they must respond to requests for additional information including but not limited to the AB 540 affidavit from the student's school of attendance. The CA Dream Act Application is used to apply for state financial aid, like Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship as well as institutional aid from colleges like the Blue and Gold Scholarship or the State University Grant (SUG).

All students should create a WebGrants 4 Students (WG4S) Account
Students should create a WG4S account to monitor and manage their state awarded financial aid.
After a student's FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application is processed, they will receive an email from CSAC letting them know it's time to create their WebGrants 4 Students account. WebGrants 4 Students (WG4S) will let students check the status of their state grants, and take necessary steps to secure their aid. It's important to note that a student's WG4S account does not replace their school or FAFSA accounts and they may need more than one account to successfully apply for financial aid.

Stay up-to-date on deadlines and requirements by reading all correspondence from CSAC, FAFSA and your school of attendance.

Make sure a Grade Point Average (GPA) has been submitted to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)

All students will need to ensure their GPA has been submitted to CSAC.

The best way to do this is by creating a WebGrants 4 Students account and logging in to confirm we have a GPA on file. All students must ensure CSAC has their GPA on file by the March 2 deadline.

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How to Apply - California Student Aid Commission

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Whether a student is completing a bachelor's program, associate's program, a credential program, or a career technical education program, there's money available to help. If a student is a US Citizen, permanent resident, or other qualifying non-resident then they must submit a FAFSA by the March 2 Cal Grant Deadline to be eligible for the most opportunities.

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WebGrants 4 Students will have a new look and features starting soon!

The California Student Aid Commission has created WebGrants 4 Students (WGS) just for you, the student. The goal is to provide you with the resources, information and tools needed to assist you with the college financial aid process. WGS will allow you to manage your Cal Grant and/or Chafee account(s) online by letting you view updates, make school changes, make address changes, make corrections, and post leave of absence requests. It is important for you to understand that your WGS account does not replace your School or FAFSA accounts. Each account must be monitored and managed independently.

PLEASE CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR 2019-20 CAL GRANT RENEWAL AWARD ON OR AFTER JULY 8, 2019. ONCE YOUR RENEWAL AWARD IS PROCESSED, YOU MAY REQUEST A SCHOOL CHANGE THROUGH WGS IF YOUR SCHOOL CHANGED. THE 2019-20 MIDDLE CLASS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS WILL BE PROCESSED IN AUGUST 2019.

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WebGrants 4 Students will have a new look and features starting soon! The California Student Aid Commission has created WebGrants 4 Students (WGS) just for you, the student. The goal is to provide you with the resources, information and tools needed to assist you with the college financial aid process.

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California Student Aid Commission - CA-Based Financial Aid Programs & Info

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California Student Aid Commission - CA-Based Financial Aid Programs & Info

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Federal Student Aid - Federal Programs & Info

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Federal Student Aid - Federal Programs & Info

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Federal Student Aid

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Federal Student Aid

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10 Things to Know About the Middle Class Scholarship

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10 Things to Know About the Middle Class Scholarship

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Animated Publication - CSAC

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FAFSA: How to Make Corrections or Updates

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FAFSA: How to Make Corrections or Updates

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2015 High School Counselor Workshop Materials for the 2016-17 Financial Aid Year

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2015 High School Counselor Workshop Materials for the 2016-17 Financial Aid Year

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CSAC

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FAFSA ID: What is it & Why do I need one?

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FAFSA ID: What is it & Why do I need one?

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Important Information

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Steps to Transfer Tax Info into Your FAFSA

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Steps to Transfer Tax Info into Your FAFSA

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10 Things to Know about the          CA Dream Act

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10 Things to Know about the          CA Dream Act

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"Receiving a Cal Grant has been a tremendous help throughout my college career. It has primarily helped me pay for essential student needs and finances such as books and tuition."

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California Student Aid Commission - CSAC

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"Receiving a Cal Grant has been a tremendous help throughout my college career. It has primarily helped me pay for essential student needs and finances such as books and tuition." Gael Lagunas | Read full story

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California Nonresident Tuition Exemption commonly known as AB 540, exempts certain students from paying nonresident tuition (higher than resident tuition) and/or allows them to apply and receive state aid at certain California public and private colleges.

Satisfy either items 1 or 2 (Time and Coursework Requirement)

1. Three (3) or more years of full-time attendance or attainment of equivalent credits earned in California from the following schools (or any combination thereof):

A. High School *
B. Adult School *
C. Community College (credit or non-credit courses) ** or

2. Three (3) or more years of full-time high school coursework and attended a combination of elementary, middle and/or high school in California for a combined total of three (3) or more years.

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Undocumented/Dreamer Students - California Student Aid Commission

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The CA Dream Act Application allows students interested in attending eligible California colleges, universities and career ...