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Financial Aid

 

Financial aid is money that helps students and their families pay for college or career school. It can come from the federal government, state government, colleges, or private organizations.

 

Types of Financial Aid:

  1. Grants – Free money that you don’t have to pay back (like the Pell Grant).

  2. Scholarships – Also free money, often based on grades, talents, or other achievements.

  3. Work-Study – A part-time job you can get through school to help pay for expenses.

  4. Loans – Money you borrow and must repay with interest.

 
Check out this video to learn about federal grants, loans, and work-study jobs and how they can help fund your education.
 

 

 

Fafsa/CADAA

 
 
 
 
 
 
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA)

 

Application Window:

December 1, 2024 – April 2, 2025

(priority deadline)

 

Complete only 1 of the following.

 

 
CAL GRANTS/GPA VERIFICATION FORMS
(Grants based on Family Income and GPA Submitted by WHS)
www.calgrants.org
The Cal Grant is a monetary award given to students attending California Colleges who meet income and GPA qualifications. Please click on the above link for more information. WHS Students who file a FAFSA will automatically be considered for a Cal Grant.

Cal Grant A
  • Low to middle-income students
  • 3.00 GPA minimum
  • Can only be used for tuition and fees
  • If awarded at a California Community College, it will be held in reserve up to two years until the student transfers to a 4-year school.
 
Cal Grant B
  • For low-income students
  • 2.0 GPA minimum
  • The program needs to be at least 1 year in length
  • During the sophomore through senior years, the student will receive tuition and fees plus an Access Award (living expenses) at a tuition-charging institution.
 
Cal Grant C
  • For low to middle-income students
  • No GPA requirement
  • For Occupational or Technical training programs of at least 4 months in length
  • Offers an award amount to assist with tuition and fees and includes an additional amount for annual books and supplies.
 
Students: Make an account at www.webgrants4students.org to review which Cal Grant, if any, you qualify for.

CSS PROFILE
(Required by some Independent Colleges)
www.collegeboard.com