Have questions about paying for college?
Learn about financial aid through these short video answers.
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General Information | Play All
General Information
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How Can I Pay for College?,  What is Financial Aid?,  How Do I Know if I will Qualify for Financial Aid?,  Does it cost to apply for Financial Aid?,  How do I apply for Financial Aid?,  Do I have to reapply for Financial Aid each year?,  What are the Financial Aid Deadlines?,  I do not think I will qualify. Should I still apply?,  What is the difference between a grant and a loan?,  Do I have to be enrolled full-time to receive financial aid?,  What does SAP stand for?,  If a student does not graduate from high school, can they still receive financial aid at college?,  Are there any forms to fill out besides the FAFSA?,  When should I apply for financial aid?
The FAFSA | Play All
The FAFSA
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What is the FAFSA?,  What if my financial situation has changed since I filed my FAFSA?,  I lost my tax information. What should I do?,  What is the difference between a Dependent student and an Independent student?,  I did not file a tax return last year because my income was too low. Can I still submit a FAFSA?,  What if my parents refuse to disclose financial information on the FAFSA?,  I am moving out of my parents' house, and will support myself. Am I Independent for the FAFSA?,  I submitted my FAFSA over 4 weeks ago, but have not heard anything. What should I do?
Federal Programs | Play All
Federal Programs
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What is a Pell Grant?,  What is a FSEOG?,  What is a Federal Work-Study job?,  What is an Academic Competitiveness Grant?
State Programs | Play All
State Programs
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What is the BOG Fee Waiver?,  What is a Cal Grant?,  What is EOPS?,  What is a Chafee Grant?
Specific Questions | Play All
Specific Questions
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My parents are divorced. Which parent's financial information should I use on the FAFSA?,  Can the College give out my personal information to my family or friends?,  I received an outside scholarship. Do I have to report it to the Financial Aid Office?
En Español | Play All
En Español
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¿Como puedo pagar mis estudios en la Universidad?,  ¿Qué es ayuda financiera?,  ¿Comó puedo obtener ayuda financiera?,  ¿Cuáles son las fechas límite para solicitar ayuda financiera?,  ¿Cuáles son los programas de ayuda financiera?,  ¿Qué tipo de personas – que no sean ciudadanos – son elegibles para ayuda financiera?,  ¿Son elegibles para ayuda financiera los estudiantes sin documentación legal?,  ¿Qué es la ley AB540?