FAFSA & CADAA
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Lolita lives at home with her parents and 4 siblings. Is she dependent or independent?
Dependent
Giselle lives with both biological parents but they are not married and file taxes separately. Who is the contributor?
Both parents.
Which special grant might a foster youth qualify to receive in California?
Chafee grant
What does CADAA stand for?
CA Dream Act Application
Zoe is living with her parents and will be giving birth to a daughter in July. Is she dependent or independent?
Independent
Leslie lives with dad and his girlfriend who Leslie refers to as "stepmom". Leslie is getting ready to complete her financial aid application. Who is her contributor?
Her dad.
Maribel is a non-resident and has lived with her aunt since she was in 10th grade. She still has contact with her parents in Mexico but they don't provide any financial support. Which application does she complete? Is she dependent or independent? Who is her contributor?
Maribel will file CADAA and be independent.
When is the priority deadline for the 2025-26 FAFSA in California?
March 3, 2025
Cristoff was raised by his grandmother and has no contact with his parents. She has legal guardianship. Is he dependent or independent?
Independent.
Daniel has lived with his mom and brother all his life. In July 2020, his mother married her boyfriend. Who is his contributor?
Mother and stepdad.
Miguel's grandparents have temporary guardianship of he and his sister. His father is still incarcerated but his mother recently got out and is in a halfway home. Who will be Miguel's contributor on the FAFSA?
Himself. He is in an unusual circumstance because of his parents incarceration.
How many years can you receive the Pell grant?
6 years or 600%
Anabelle is living in a foster home. Is she considered dependent or independent?
Independent.
Natalia is ready to complete her FAFSA. She lives with grandmother and aunt, and has lost contact with her parents. Who is her contributor?
Natalia. She's independent.
Brian has been having difficulties at home and his parents kicked him out of the house. He is couch surfing with friends. How should he complete his FAFSA?
Depending on his contact with parents and duration of separation. We should refer the student to the school's McKinney Vento liaison.
Juan is here on a TPS and has a SSN for work authorization only. Which application does he complete?
CADAA
Solomon has been living in a motel with his parents because they were evicted from their home. Is he dependent or independent?
Provisionally independent because he is at-risk of homelessness.
Leilah's parents are married and living together. Her father has a SSN and mother has no SSN. Her father files his taxes head of household with only her siblings. Who is her contributor?
Both parents
Sam lives in a trailer with a non-biological individual. The trailer does not have heat, AC or running water. Sam does not have contact with either of his parents. How would you classify this student?