Students
Financial Aid Programs
The following is a list of programs administered by the California Student Aid Commission.
How to Apply
STEP 1: SUBMIT THE FAFSA OR CADAA
The 2024-25 Better FAFSA/Better CA Dream Act application will be open by December 31, 2023. The Commission’s Frequently Asked Questions about Better FAFSA/Better CADAA are available online.
Deadline: May 2, 2024
Secondary Deadline: September 3, 2024, applicable for Community College students.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Students who are US Citizens, permanent residents, or eligible non-citizens should complete the FAFSA. Beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA, anyone who’s required to provide information on the FAFSA form will need to create a
Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) This includes the student and if applicable, the student’s spouse, a biological/adoptive parent, or parent’s spouse (if remarried). All contributing individuals must provide consent to have information transferred onto the FAFSA form. If consent is not given, the FAFSA form will remain incomplete, and the student will be ineligible for federal student aid.
Resources for California Dream Act Application
Resources for undocumented/dreamer students filling out the California Dream Act Application
- California Dream Act FAQ's
- Parental Signature Form
- Joint Message from CDE and CSAC: Protection of Student Information for CADAA Applicants
- 10 things about the California Dream Act
- 10 things about the Cal Grant
- 10 things about the Cal Grant C
- 10 things about the Middle Class Scholarship
- Chapter 604 Statues of 2011, CA Education Code
- California Dream Act Application – Common Issues
- CA Dream Act Application Name/Date of Birth Change Request (G-19)
- 2023-24 English Paper Application
- 2023-24 Spanish Paper Application
- CDE and CSAC Joint Statement on the CADAA in Spanish
- 2024-25 English Paper CADAA
- 2024-25 Spanish Paper CADAA
- Learn More
WebGrants 4 Students (WG4S)
The WebGrants 4 Students (WG4S) portal is to provide students with the resources, information and tools needed to assist with the college financial aid process. (WG4S) will allow you to manage your Cal Grant and/or Chafee account(s) online by letting you view updates, make school changes, make address changes, and post leave of absence requests. Note: your WG4S account does not replace your School or FAFSA accounts. Each account must be monitored and managed independently.
Contact Us Student Support
Students and Parents
Student Support phone number: (888) CA GRANT (888-224-7268)
Phone support for students and parents:
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Email: studentsupport@csac.ca.gov
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