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What is FAFSA?

Logo of FAFSA Free Application for Federsal Student Aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid also known as FAFSA is a federal fund that assist individuals with the continuation of education after high school. There are criteria that an individual must meet to qualify for financial aid, more information about FAFSA qualifications is available here: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/faq003.htm

FAFSA applications are available every year on the 1st of January. The deadline for FAFSA application is dependent on the college that you will be attending in the fall. For more details on your FAFSA deadline contact your campuses financial aid office.

 

What is Cal Grant?

Cal Grant is funded by the state of California. Cal Grant comes in the form of A, B and C.

According to the California State Aid Comission:
Cal Grant A can be used at a public, private and a few private colleges. This grant is only available to those who will be working towards a two-year or four year degree.
Cal Grant B is provided to low-income students for living expences, tuition and additional fees. To qualify for Cal Grant B your coursework must be for at least one academic year.
Cal Grant C can be used for tuition cost at occupational or technical school. The criteria to qualify are: you must be enrolled in a 4 month or longer vocational program at a California Community College, private college or technical school. The grant is available up to two years or longer depending on the program you are enrolled in.

 

Scholarship Search!

For those who are close to graduating and is wondering how they will pay for college?  It is time to think about scholarships.  There are many scholarships out there but so few are presented to us, but don't be discouraged, here are some websites that can help you find scholarships, they are reliable and easy to use.   All you need to do is  fill out the form with your information and it will hook you up with the scholarships that you qualify for.

http://www.collegeboard.com/

http://www.fastweb.com/

http://maldef.org/

http://hispanicfund.org/

http://www.scholarships.com/

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

http://www.calgrants.org/

 

 

What are Student Loans?

Student Loan Comic

Unlike financial aid or scholarships that do not need to be paid back, student loans are to be repaid with interest. Student loans do have their quirks, such as a six month grace period after you stop attending school at least part time. During this time you will not be required to repay your loans, however, once the six month grace period is over your lender will contact you with information on the payment process and payment due. If you return to school you can file for a deferment of repaying your student loans. Loans are available for undergraduates, graduates, parents etc. Payment process and amount will be provided to you by your lender. If loan is not repaid it can severely effect your credit and legal actions could be taken.

   

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