Eligibility Requirements

There are two main application options that we encourage undergraduate students to complete. Depending on your eligibility, see below, you should complete either one of these application options: 1. A FAFSA and a Cal Grant GPA Verification form; or, 2. A California Dream Act Application and a Cal Grant GPA Verification form.

 Fin Aid Applications and Associated Aid

This is a diagram which shows the types of aid you may qualify for based on the application(s) submitted. Make sure you identify which applications you qualify for based on the criteria detailed below.

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

In order to file a FAFSA applicationOpens in new window , you must:

CA DREAM ACT (CDA) APPLICATION

In order to file a CA Dream Act ApplicationOpens in new window , you:

CAL GRANT

In order to be considered for a Cal Grant awardOpens in new window , you: