Financial Aid Nicole Johnson

FAFSA.GOV Free Application for Federal Student Aid

To apply, go to: CALDREAMACT.ORG Apply by March 2nd To apply, go to: CALDREAMACT.ORG

When to Apply Seniors: October 1st- March 2nd (2019-2020 application using 2017 taxes) Juniors: October 1st- March 2nd of your Senior Year (2020-2021 app, 2018 tax)

First Time + Full Time = Free Tuition Be a first-time college student Enroll in a minimum of 12 units for the fall 2018 term Complete a quick FT3 application/pledge Complete the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act Application Have an educational plan on file Complete a minimum of 12 units for the semester with a GPA of 2.0 or higher Receive a refund of your enrollment fees!!!

Types of Aid Grants- money don’t have to repay Pell (federal): $6,095/year 1819 Cal (state): GPA also, March 2nd deadline BOG Fee Waiver -> Promise Grant Loans- money you DO repay Scholarships

Opportunities at 4-year institutions California Middle Class Scholarship Amounts vary – covers up to 40% of system wide tuition and fees CSU or UC income of up to $171,000 State University Grants (SUG) Covers CSU system-wide fees California Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan Covers UC’s system-wide tuition for California resident whose total family income is less than $80,000 a year

Scholarship Opportunities DVC Scholarships Scholarships offered via the DVC Foundation Available only to DVC students External Scholarships Scholarships offered by outside organizations, businesses, and individual donors

Questions?

Nicole Johnson Financial Aid Assistant, Outreach njohnson@dvc.edu Contact Information Nicole Johnson Financial Aid Assistant, Outreach njohnson@dvc.edu