Our Financial Aid Overview will be taking place on December 2nd, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Student Union. This event is open to all 12th-grade students and families. For more details see the flyer below.

✅ We will cover:

• FAFSA, CADAA, CSS Profile, and Cal Grant - What they are and why they matter

• How to maximize financial aid for college

• What each application looks like

• Important deadlines

• Eligibility guidelines

• Additional requirements for private colleges

• And more

📩 Questions? If you have any questions, please contact:

• Mrs. Hernandez (12th Grade Counselor) - enhernandez@gusd.net
• Ms. Arroyo, (College Adviser) marroyo@contracted.gusd.net 
• Ms. Iraheta, (Head Counselor) at oiraheta@gusd.net

Translators will be available in Spanish, Armenian, Korean, and Russian.

This event is open to the entire community. If you know another senior or family who may benefit, please feel free to share this message and the registration link.

• What is the FAFSA, and who needs to complete it?
• What is the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), and who is eligible?
• What is the CSS Profile, and which colleges require it?
• What documents do parents and students need to complete the FAFSA or CADAA?
• How have the FAFSA changes from last year affected the application process?
• When is the FAFSA or CADAA expected to open this year?
• What are the main deadlines for financial aid applications?
• Do parents need an FSA ID, and how do they create one?
• What if a parent does not have a Social Security number?
• How is financial aid eligibility determined?
• What is the difference between grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study?
• How do students qualify for the Cal Grant?
• Is financial aid available for community colleges or trade/vocational programs?
• How can students maximize the amount of financial aid they receive?
• What happens if parents are divorced or separated, who completes the financial aid forms?
• Will financial aid cover dorms, books, transportation, and other college expenses?
• What should families do if their financial situation has recently changed?
• What is verification, and why might a student be selected for it?
• How and when will students receive their financial aid award letters from colleges?
• How do I pay for college if I do not qualify for much financial aid?
• And more

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