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.
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act application
online starting
October 1, 2021 for the 2022-23 school year. Students will use tax information from 2020 to
submit the 2022-23 FAFSA.
Receive FAFSA/Dream Act assistance application every week on Wednesdays from 2pm-3:30pm and
Thursdays from 10:00am to 11:30am Registration is required with the links provided.
The Financial Aid team will also be available to answer questions about:
- Campus Logic-Student Forms
- BankMobile Disbursements
- SAP Appeal assistance
- Panther Promise eligibility
The following information is needed to complete a Financial Aid application for 2022-2023.
- 2020 Federal Tax Returns, W-2 forms and/or proof of untaxed income
- Social Security Number**
- Alien Registration Number (for eligible non-citizens)
- Parent(s) 2020 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.
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
Tips for applying for 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.
Federal Requirements
- 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
Learn about Federal Aid Eligibility:
Not a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident?
See if you qualify to apply for the California Dream Act Application.
Tips for applying 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.
Important Dates for applying:
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