Scholarships | Financial Aid for Seniors
Scholarships & Financial Aid
SENIORS, YOU CAN APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID NOW!
The FAFSA or CA Dream Act financial aid application are due March 2nd! Apply before to get priority!
Students, if you are not sure which application you are eligible for. Please stop by the CCC (AC 215) on the 2nd floor of the Commons to speak to Ms. Alegria or schedule a meeting.
DO NOT KNOW IF YOU QUALIFY FOR AID?
Federal Student Aid Estimator is an online tool that helps students and parents
determine their current eligibility for federal student aid.
Counselors should encourage students to use this tool as a resource
to learn how much aid they would receive if they apply.
LEARN ABOUT HOW SCHOLARSHIPS CAN HELP PAY FOR COLLEGE!
Seniors it is never too early to start looking into scholarships!
Explore these resources to learn more:
Check the link above to view a live google document of available scholarships. The document is updated regularly so make sure to check often. It is important to note that it is your responsibility as a student to carefully read the scholarship requirements and keep track of due dates. There is no limit to how many scholarships you can apply for. If a scholarship requires you to print and mail in a form and do not have access to a printer please let Ms. Alegria know.
WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID?
There are two financial aid applications: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act (CADAA).
FAFSA
- Website: studentaid.gov
- What is it? Free application to access Federal and State Aid
- Eligibility: For students who are U.S. Citizens, Legal permanent residents, and individuals with granted asylum
CADAA
- Website: dream.csac.ca.gov
- What is it? Access to State Aid only
- Eligibility: For students who are AB540 eligible. Including students who are undocumented, or those who have a SSN because of DACA/TPS/U-Visa.
- Students must have attended a school in California for a total of 3 years event if they are not consecutive years.
- Check out this Cal Dream Act FAQ Video by 10,000 Degrees // Miren este video de preguntas prequentes de Cal Dream Act hecho por 10,000 Degrees.
What you will need to apply:
- Your parents' taxes
- Your parents' birthdates
- If your parents are married or divorced you must know those dates
- A list of colleges you are applying to or have already applied to
Financial Aid Application Process:
Step 1: Apply for Cal Dream Act or FAFSA
Note: If your birth certificate has two last names listed for you, you must put both of those last names on the application.
Step 2: Submit an application!
Do not forget to hit the submit button!
Step 3: Make sure your name on the application matches your school records.
If you put two last names on your financial aid applications but the school (Aeries) only has one of those last names, you must contact Mr. Chow to add the second last name at echow@srcs.org
Note: It is important that your financial aid application matches what is on your birth certificate and your financial aid application must also match your school records.
Step 4: Keep a lookout for a confirmation email once you have submitted!
FAFSA or Cal Dream Act will send you a confirmation email shortly after and if you receive this email, it means you are good to go. This email will also give you next step instructions if needed.
Step 5: Create a web4grants account
This account will allow you to view what grants you are being offered. This is how you will also let them know what college you are committing to in order for you to let them know what school you would like your money sent to.
This must be done before or on: May 1st National Decision Day!