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Financial Aid & Scholarship Information

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 soonest 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. 

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. https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/financial-aid

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 at dream.csac.ca.gov. 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. https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/financial-aid
 

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

What is a mixed status family?

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

 

 

Who can apply for financial aid by completing CADAA?

Thousands of undocumented students in California apply for and receive state and institutional financial aid every year. In the 2025-26 financial aid cycle, any of the following students who meet the requirements for a “non-resident tuition exemption” can complete the CADAA:

  • Undocumented students 
  • DACA recipients (valid or expired) 
  • Students with a U-Visa
  • Students with Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
  • U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens whose parent(s) or spouse are undocumented

 

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)

 

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
Latino College Dollars                               www.latinocollegedollars.org  
United Negro College Fund                      www.uncf.org
Student Guide to Financial Aid                  www.finaid.org

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.