FAFSA
Name atleast two types of federal aid a student may receive from FAFSA
Grants, Loans, or Work-Study
Where does the Cal Grant come from?
State Government
True or False:
FAFSA automatically accounts for special circumstances.
False
Independent or Dependent:
A student has legal guardianship with someone other than their parents, as determined by a court in their state of residence.
Independent
What happens if a student forgets to sign the FAFSA?
The application is incomplete
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is the minimum GPA requirement for Cal Grant B?
2.0 GPA
Name one example of a special circumstance.
Loss of income, death of parent, in legal guardianship with someone other than parent, etc.
If my parents are divorced, whose information do I report?
The parent who provides more financial support.
What should a student do if they made a mistake after submitting FAFSA?
Log in and submit a correction
What year of the FAFSA form are students filling out right now?
2026-2027
What is the deadline to submit the FAFSA in order to get the Cal Grant?
March 2nd
Does having high medical expenses qualify as a special circumstance?
Yes, if documented
If I recently moved out of my parents' home and I now live with a friend, do I still need to invite them to complete my FAFSA application?
Yes, as long as parents are living
What common mistake can delay Cal Grant eligibility?
Missing GPA submission or mismatch in name
When does the FAFSA open and when does it close?
It opens on October 1st and closes June 30th
True or False:
I am not eligible for Cal Grant since I submitted the CADAA instead of the FAFSA
False
My parent lost their job last month, but the taxes show FAFSA a high income. What is the next step?
They will need to submit a 'Loss of Income Appeal'
The FAFSA application has a "State of Residence" question, asking for the date they became a resident of California.
What is another way we can ask the student/parent this question?
"When did you first begin living in California"
NEVER assume they were born here and enter their birthday.
NEVER assume it is a citizenship question.
What 2 actions must students complete on their WebGrants to receive the Cal Grant at their college?
Confirm their school of attendance and high school graduation.