Financial aid is available to help cover costs to attend community college, 4yr colleges/university or a vocational/career program.

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Costs to attend typically include room & board, tuition/fees, books, and other college-related expenses.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

1. Fill out the “24-25” Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Available sometime in Dec 2023).

• Visit FAFSA for more info and to apply (early December).

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   2. Submit FAFSA by March 2nd to be considered for State Grants.

• Carlmont automatically submits your Cal Grant GPA.

• Students not eligible to submit FAFSA use the Dream Act.

• Visit Webgrants for more info. 

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   3. If applying to private colleges, check financial aid websites for:

• Institutional (campus) financial aid offered and how to apply.

• Priority deadlines to submit FAFSA or other applications.

• Does the campus require The CSS Profile?

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   4. If applying to out-of-state PUBLIC universities:

• Check for in-state tuition breaks through WUE

• Check campus website for financial aid residency criteria.

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 Where to Search for Scholarships

• Check the colleges’ (you’re applying to) financial aid pages for tips.

• Check Naviance’s Scholarship List.

• Check if parents’ employers, church you are attending or any programs you are involved in offer scholarships.

• Scholarship applications are free (if not, then it may be a scam).

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Other Resource:

https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/