Which FAFSA Should I Complete?
If you attend college between...
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July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
- FALL 2025 (Aug – Dec)
- WINTER 2026 (Jan – Feb)
- SPRING 2026 (Feb – June)
- SUMMER 2026 (June – July)
- Application deadline: June 30, 2026
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July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- FALL 2026 (Aug – Dec)
- WINTER 2027 (Jan – Feb)
- SPRING 2027 (Feb – June)
- SUMMER 2027 (June – July)
- Application deadline: June 30, 2027
Applications & Deadlines
Federal and State Aid for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
| Aid Type | Application | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pell, SEOG, CCPG (BOG Fee Waiver) | FAFSA | 2025–2026 FAFSA: Apply from October 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 2026–2027 FAFSA: Apply from October 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 |
| Cal Grant | FAFSA | Priority Deadline: March 2 |
| Direct Loans | FAFSA | 2025–2026 FAFSA: Apply by June 30, 2026 2026–2027 FAFSA: Apply by June 30, 2027 |
| Federal Work Study (FWS) | FAFSA and FWS Application | 2025–2026 FAFSA: Apply by June 30, 2026 2026–2027 FAFSA: Apply by June 30, 2027 |
State Aid for Undocumented Students and AB 540 Students
| Aid Type | Application | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Grant | CA Dream Act | Priority Deadline: March 2 |
| CCPG (BOG Fee Waiver) | CA Dream Act | 2025–2026 CA Dream Act: Apply by June 30, 2026 2026–2027 CA Dream Act: Apply by June 30, 2027 |
