College & Career Readiness
Financial Aid
If your student is interested in post-secondary education, it is important to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application must be filled out by March of the student's graduation year in order to qualify for aid but the sooner the better. Our College and Career Coordinator is available to help you and your student with this application. Financial aid does not just come in the form of student loans. Financial aid from the federal and state governments to help you pay for education expenses at an eligible college or career school and includes:
Types of aid available through FAFSA application:
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Pell Grant—the main federal grant for students who need help paying for college. You can get up to $7,395 per year.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)—for students who need the most financial help. You can get up to $4,000 to go along with your Pell Grant.
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Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant—for students who lost a parent in Iraq or Afghanistan after 9/11. You can get the Pell Grant amount even if your income is too high.
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TEACH Grant—for students who plan to be teachers. You must agree to teach in a high-need field at a school that serves low-income students.
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Work-Study—work part-time while you go to college. Your job may relate to your major or focus on community service.
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Student Loans—borrow money for college if your other financial aid isn’t enough. Federal loans are better than private loans.
To learn more about the FAFSA application and how to apply, see slideshow below or visit the Federal Student Aid website HERE.
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*Disclaimer: The information and links included on this webpage include a non-exhausive list of programs in California and around the United States known to the author. Please use this as a resource library for your information. They are not meant to be recommendations.