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.

October 1: Apply

Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act application online starting
October 1, 2022 for the 2023-24 school year. Students will use tax information from 2021 to
submit the 2023-24 FAFSA. 

Receive FAFSA/Dream Act assistance application every week on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4:00pm (BE Building 100) and
Fridays from 9:00am to 11:00am (Zoom) 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 2023-2024.

• 2021 Federal Tax Returns, W-2 forms and/or proof of untaxed income
• Social Security Number**
• Alien Registration Number (for eligible non-citizens)
• Parent(s) 2021 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