FINANCIAL AID LA HABRA HIGH SCHOOL

HELPFUL TIPS $$$ Submit an application regardless of income Be careful of deceitful websites (ex. fafsa.com) Don’t PAY for the FAFSA application Store your PIN Number and keep it in a safe place for easy access Check your and Student Portal frequently Keep your paperwork organized Submit necessary forms to the University as soon as possible or by the said deadline Contact the University’s Financial Aid office with any questions

FEDERAL AND STATE AID

Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BLUE AND GOLD PROGRAM FOR 80,000 OR LESS MIDDLE CLASS SCHOLARSHIP FOR 120,000 OR LESS

Calculating Need Based Eligibility

Be sure to find out how your school will submit your verified Cal Grant GPA. (LHHS will submit for HS seniors) CAL GRANT

STUDENT AID REPORT The SAR is a report from the federal processor summarizing the information you provided on the FAFSA Estimated Family Contribution(EFC) – Located at the top of your SAR

STUDENT AID ELIGIBILITY Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen Different FAFSA application for qualified AB 540 students Have a high school diploma or GED Be enrolled in college Maintain satisfactory academic progress once in school Register with Selective Service (males only) Please note, students without a SSN or lawful immigration status MAY qualify for certain financial aid by submitting the California Dream Application

Determined by financial need Students may work up to 20 hours per week Money earned in program is treated as financial aid and not counted against student in determining aid for following year Federal Work Study