How to Apply

All students should begin by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online or the California Dream Act Application online. You may apply once a year. Here’s some helpful information about submitting the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application.

The 2021-2022 FAFSA/Dream Act Application opened October 1, 2020

Receive FAFSA/Dream Act assistance application every week on Wednesdays from 2pm-3:30pm and Friday from 9:00am to 10:30am. Registration is required with the links provided.

The Financial Aid team will also be available to answer questions about:

The following information is needed to complete a Financial Aid application for 2021-2022.

2019 Federal Tax Returns, W-2 forms and/or proof of untaxed income
Social Security Number**
Alien Registration Number (for eligible non-citizens)
Parent(s) 2019 Federal Tax Returns, W-2 forms and/or proof of untaxed income (for dependent students*)
Parent(s) Social Security number**, date of birth, and date of marital status (for dependent students*)
**The California Dream Act Application does not require a Social Security number.

About the FAFSA

Create your FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov . Your FSA ID will allow you to log into the application, and act as your electronic signature to complete the application.
If you are under the age of 24, you may need to complete the FAFSA with a parent’s information. Parents need their own FSA ID to sign the FAFSA if their information is included.
Be sure to add Chaffey College’s school code 001163 on your application.
If you are able to, please utilize the IRS data retrieval tool to transfer your tax information

directly to the application.

To be eligible for federal student financial aid a student must meet all of the following:
Have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent
Be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program
Have a valid Social Security number
Be a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-citizen
Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a refund on a federal grant

See if you qualify to apply for the California Dream Act Application.

Complete the application at dream.csac.ca.gov.
Be sure to add Chaffey College’s school code 00116300
Contact the Admissions and Records department to make sure your California residency is up to date.

October 1: FAFSA and California Dream Act Applications open

March 2: Priority Deadline for California State Grants

September 2: Secondary Deadline for California State Grants for community college students