FAFSA and the CA Dream Act 

Application process begins every year on October 1. The priority filing deadline is March 2.

Fall 2020 - spring 2021, application requires 2018 income information.

Fall 2019 - Spring 2020, application requires 2017 income information.

View Workshops: FAFSA/Dream Act, Financial Literacy, CalFresh, Scholarships 

Helpful tips: 

New applicants, Create a FSA ID (FAFSA) or UserID(Dream Act)

• What to do if... you forgot your username or password
• Federal Student Aid TIPS to help you along the way  
• IRS data retrieval tool or requesting a tax return transcript 

 

What happens after submitting my application? 

Students will receive an acknowledgement letter (sent to their MySJSU) from Financial Aid and Scholarship Office containing instructions and deadline dates to submit documents, if selected for verification. 

Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 students, this process will begin late January to early February, 2020.

 

Tuition Fee Deferral

What is a tuition fee deferral? How long does the tuition fee deferral last? How do I know if I have a tuition fee deferral? Does the tuition fee deferral apply to my housing fees?

Student Information Update Form

Enrolled less than full-time (12 units)? Changes in graduation date? Complete a Student Information Update Form.  

Important Announcements & Deadline Dates

Awarding and To-Do List Items (verification); Enrollment Requirements; Deadline to accept loans; Satisfactory Academic Progress & financial aid hold; Seven Steps to Financial Aid - an overview of the financial aid process 

WebGrants 4 Students 

Student portal for Cal Grant, Chafee and Middle Class Scholarship awards.