Here is a list of financial aid programs and the dates when you should apply for them. 

  • You can also visit our Funding Dates page for the dates when financial aid will be distributed in the current academic year.
  • Check the Academic Calendar for a list of college holidays and academic deadlines

California College Promise (BOG Fee Waiver)

  • FAFSA and CADAA available starting Oct. 2
  • Apply no later than June 15

Cal Grant

  • FAFSA and CADAA available starting Oct. 2
  • Apply no later than April 2, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year. (The deadline has been pushed back for this year only. (It will return to the usual March 2 deadline in 2025.)

Chafee Grant

  • FAFSA and CADAA available starting Oct. 2
  • Apply no later than March 2

Federal Direct Loan

  • FAFSA available starting Oct. 2
  • Accept student loans by June 7
  • Complete loan requirements by June 14

Pell Grants

  • FAFSA available starting Oct. 2
  • Apply no later than June 30

Scholarships

SEOG

  • FAFSA available starting Oct. 2
  • Apply no later than June 28

Work-Study

  • FAFSA available starting Oct. 2
  • Apply no later than June 28
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