Financial Aid and Scholarship Office

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Here to Help Pay for College.

The 黑瓜吃料网 Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO) can help you and your family get the money you need through federal and state grants as well as loans, scholarships, and work-study programs.

Apply on time!

FAFSA and California Dream Act applications open every year on October 1st. The priority filing deadline is March 2nd for the 2026-2027 academic year. Be sure to get started early so you can qualify for financial aid. Need help completing the financial aid application? Attend a workshop!

Learn How to Apply

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): Learn about changes to the financial aid process effective 2026.

Use this tool to estimate your financial aid eligibility.

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Seven Steps to Financial Aid

Not sure how to get started? Follow our handy guide to learn about the financial aid process and get the help you need.

Use this tool to calculate an estimate of your costs including tuition, non resident fees, housing etc.

Announcements and Deadlines

Check this page for the latest news and important deadlines. Turn in your FAFSA by March 2nd!

Types of Aid

Learn about grants, loans, scholarships and work-study programs that are available to help you pay for college.

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT FINANCIAL AID?
Learn about financial aid through these short videos.

Contact Us

Need help? Contact us via in person service, phone, live chat, or video chat.

Stop by and see us!

The Financial Aid office is located in the Student Services Center, at the corner of 9th Street and San Fernando (on the first floor of the 10th Street Parking Garage).

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