1. Financial Aid
Nicole Johnson

2. FAFSA.GOV Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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

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

5. 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!!!

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Questions?

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