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Financial Aid

General Information

Family and student workshops will be hosted throughout the year to learn more about financial aid. Application deadlines vary by year.  Please drop-in to confirm you are applying for the right year and using the right application.  Below are general resources, but please drop-in to learn more.

Short Videos to Explain Financial Aid
Many of your questions may be answered here!

Applications

Learn more about Financial Aid Applications on the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) website. 

A CSS Profile for institutional aid is required at some private institutions.

See college website for more information and fees.

Learn more about how to complete the CSS financial profile.

Financial Aid Resources

Scholarship Resources

College Planning Webinars

Free Camp College Workshops

Join the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) on Wednesdays this summer and fall for the return of Camp College.

This seven-session virtual bootcamp for college applications is FREE and open to all high school counselors and students in the graduating class of 2027. 

Reserve your spot now for this informative series specifically curated to maximize each step of the application journey: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8Rod86sBRderH-J29qUIxA#/registration

2026 Dates:

All sessions are held on Wednesdays from 4 - 5 p.m.

  • May 27: Building Your College List
  • June 3: How College Application Decisions Are Made
  • June 10: Avoiding Missed Opportunities On The Common App/UC App
  • June 17: Getting Started On Your App: Essays & Activities 
  • June 24: Personal Writing For The Common App And UC App 
  • September 23: Ask The Experts Q&A Session
  • September 30: Financial Aid