Free community college for students - All Community Colleges in California offer free tuition for the first year. Students must complete a FAFSA or Dream Act Application to qualify. Other requirements include minimum enrollment in 12 units and students must earn C or better in college classes. 

AB 469 - Under new state law AB 469, high school seniors will be required to complete and submit either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) or an opt-out form.  

When should I file a FAFSA? In general, the amount of available aid is limited, so the best time to apply for it is as soon as possible. Currently, the earliest a FAFSA application can be filed with the Department of Education is on the October 1st preceding the academic year that you are requesting financial aid for. 

Campbell Union High School District Financial Aid Resource Page - https://www.cuhsd.org/apps/pages/financial_aid

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - Students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, eligible non-citizens, or T Visa holders can complete the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov. The FAFSA can help students pay for college or career school, and can also determine eligibility for aid like scholarships, grants, and work-study. Some private scholarships also require a FAFSA as part of their application process.

• The FAFSA has introduced a new financial aid process (opens in new tab) and may now require a government-issued photo ID to process your application.
• If you don't have an ID, it could hold up or delay your financial aid. This summer is the time to get it—before the fall rush.
• You can make an appointment locally at the California DMV San Jose Field Office (opens in new tab).

 

CADAA (California Dream Act Application) - Students who are undocumented, have a valid or expired DACA, are U Visa holders, or have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) can complete the CADAA online. Students who are considered "mix-status" families can also choose to apply using CADAA. The CADAA can help students and their families consider college, university, or vocational school options, and can help determine eligibility for state aid, institutional aid, and loans. The CADAA can also be used to determine eligibility for the Cal Grant program, and some colleges may use it for other financial aid programs. 

You are in a mixed status family if:

• You are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen AND
• Your parent(s) or spouse (FAFSA contributors) do not have a Social Security number (SSN)
• Students from Mixed-Status Families Have Choices When Applying for Financial Aid

Visit CSAC website for more information - https://csac.ca.gov/cadaa-msf

 

• Guide to Getting Started for Mixed-Status Families(CA Student Aid Commission)
• Know Your Constitutional Rights: Immigrants' Rights (American Civil Liberties Union)
• Joint Message from CDE And CSAC: Protection of Student Information For CADAA Applicants(California Student Aid Commission)
• Undocumented Student Campus Resources(The Campaign for College Opportunity)
• Find Your Ally: Higher Education Legal Services (California Community College Foundation) 
• Get Legal Help (Immigrants Rising)
• You Have Choices: Applying for Financial Aid as a Mixed-Status Family(CA Student Aid Commission)

 

Foster youth - visit the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) website

The California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth (Chafee Grant) awards up to $5,000 a year to eligible foster youth. The Chafee Grant may be used at any eligible California college or university, or career or technical school. Funding is limited. Payments are made on a first-come first-served basis.

Students must :

• Be a current or former foster youth who was a ward of the court, living in foster care, between the ages of 16 and 18.
• Not have reached their 26th birthday as of July 1st of the award year.
• Be enrolled in an eligible vocational school or college courses at least half-time.
• Be making satisfactory academic progress.

Scholarship websites

College Board - www.collegeboard.org
California Student Aid Commission - www.csac.ca.gov
Free College Scholarship Search - www.scholarships.com
Fast Web - www.fastweb.com

The Country Woman's Club of Campbell, Kiwanis Club and Cully Plant scholarships are awarded to students every year. Students that are interested should speak to the School Counselor, Mrs. Holguin.