FAFSA Resources
Here鈥檚 the first step to receiving financial aid! This is the ONLY website to use
when submitting the FAFSA and there is NEVER any charge to students to apply. You
should never be asked for payment of any kind when competing or submitting the FAFSA. Also
available in Spanish.
Here鈥檚 a checklist of information and documents needed to complete the FAFSA.
Fact sheet describing the Federal Student Aid Personal Identification Number, how
to get a PIN, and how to use the PIN.
Worksheet to help students determine their dependency status when filling out the
FAFSA. Click for Spanish.
Fact sheet that helps answer common questions about determining which parent's information
to report on the FAFSA. Click for Spanish.
Graphic that explains how to use the IRS data retrieval tool to transfer tax information
into the FAFSA and when the tool is available.
Fact sheet that provides answers to frequently asked question about federal financial aid for undocumented students. Click for information on the California Dream Act and available state financial aid programs
for AB540 students.
Fact sheet that explains how drug-related convictions may impact a student's eligibility
for federal aid.
Fact sheet debunking common myths about federal financial aid: parents make too much
money, too old, or need good grades.
Graphic that reviews the availability of federal financial aid for college, the FAFSA,
and the process for applying for and receiving aid. Click for Spanish.
A Department of Education publication that provides information on preparing for college,
types of federal student aid and eligibility, the FAFSA, and student loan repayment.
Click for Spanish.
National and Federal Resources
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - the first step in receiving financial
aid. Also available in Spanish.
Access information on your federal financial aid history for programs such as Pell
Grants and Student Loans.
Register online for Selective Service.
Register online to vote.
Submit an online request for an IRS tax transcript.
Contains data on SWC graduation rates, student loan default rates, school costs and employment.
Wealth of resources for students and parents from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).
State of California Resources
Information on California state financial aid programs, such as CalGrants, Chaffet Crants, Foster Youth and the California Dream Act.
Information from the California Student Aid Commission for information and resources on student identity theft.
Complete the CA Dream application.
Resources on California community college financial aid.
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