Financial Aid Calendar

The state priority deadline for Cal Grants has been extended from April 2, 2024, to May 2, 2024. As a result, students who submit a 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a 2024-25 California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by May 2, 2024, will be considered on time for Cal Grant consideration. 

If you are encountering a problem when completing the 2024-25 FAFSA, visit 2024–25 FAFSA Issue Alerts as there may be workarounds or estimated timeline of fixes. 

FAFSA Priority deadlines

• The 2023-2024 FAFSA application cycle begins October 1, 2022.
• March 2, 2023 is the priority deadline for the 2023-2024 FAFSA application for the Fall 2023 term.
• For Pell Grants, a valid electronically processed FAFSA must be received by the college from the U.S. Department of Education before the last day of the term for which the student is enrolled.

Cal Grant deadline

• March 2, 2023 - Students must submit the 2023-2024 FAFSA by the March 2, 2023 deadline to apply for Entitlement and Competitive Cal Grants
• September 2, 2023 - Second chance deadline for community college students to apply for a Cal Grant B. Since the number of awards available in September is limited, it is best to submit the FAFSA by March 2nd, 2023.

Verification documents

Students selected for verification and/or need to resolve conflicting information must submit all required documents by the last day of the term that they are enrolled; otherwise, students will forfeit their financial aid.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) disqualification petition deadline

• Summer 2023: August 11, 2023
• Fall 2023: November 11, 2023
  • Students who are enrolled for the Winter 2024 intersession can start the process on December 15, 2023 and will have until end of business on January 21, 2024 to submit Petitions for Disqualification, 2nd Petitions, and requests to change approved courses for previously approved Extension Petitions. Please note that the Winter Intersession is part of the Fall term.
• Spring 2024: April 26, 2024
• Summer 2024: TBD

Student Loans (Direct Loan)

Note: Students must have a financial aid package to request for a student loan.  Please check our website under Loans for updates.

• Fall 2023: November 11, 2023
• Spring 2024: May 10, 2024
• Summer 2024: TBD