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 26
Cal Grant
- FAFSA and CADAA available starting Oct. 2
- Apply no later than March 2 – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 1 FOR 2022-2023 CAL GRANTS
Chafee Grant
- FAFSA and CADAA available starting Oct. 2
- Apply no later than March 2
Federal Direct Loan
- FAFSA available starting Oct. 2
- Apply no later than June 30
- 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
- Use AcademicWorks to apply online
- Apply no later than Feb. 18
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
Fall 2021
- Oct. 2: FAFSA and CADAA for 2021-22 is available
Winter 2022
- Feb. 18: deadline to apply for scholarships
- March 2: deadline to submit FAFSA or CADAA applications for Cal Grant or Chafee Grant
Spring 2022
- June 7: last day to accept student loans
- June 14: last day to complete loan requirements
- June 26: last day to apply for California College Promise (BOG) fee waiver
- June 28: last day to submit FAFSA for SEOG and Work-Study Jobs
- June 30: last day to submit FAFSA for Federal Direct Loans, Pell Grants
