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
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