Financial Aid /Scholarships
Apply to all Scholarships that you fall under the eligibility requirements.
*Be careful when applying for scholarships. Never give out social security numbers; never pay for a scholarship; ask a trusted adult to look over opportunities before applying.*
*Be careful when applying for scholarships. Never give out social security numbers; never pay for a scholarship; ask a trusted adult to look over opportunities before applying.*
FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES
Here are some other ideas to help you search for and obtain scholarships:
If your parents work for a large company, sometimes the company has scholarships for the children of their employees. Ask them.
Check with your parent's work, your church or other organization you belong to.
Explore the following websites and apps:
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (app)
Scholly (app)
Orbot (app)
Scholarship Information from other local high schools--check the school's web page
Fill out your FAFSA to see if you qualify for a PELL GRANT
Find scholarships within your community: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, The Boys and Girls Club, The Rotary Club, and more.
Talk to local businesses (in person). Some of them will have scholarships which they will use for advertising to promote themselves.
Ask your relatives. Do they know of a business who has a scholarship opportunity?
Once accepted into your secondary educational institute, the financial aid office will have a list of scholarship opportunities to explore.
Federal Student Aid
https://studentaid.gov/
FAFSA Guide - Watch Video
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FAFSA/CADAA Opt-Out Form
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) determines a student’s eligibility for financial aid to assist with a student’s attendance at a college or career school. California Education Code (CEC) § 51225.7 requires a local educational agency to confirm each 12th grade student’s completion and submission of a FAFSA or CADAA unless the student is determined to be exempt or an opt-out form is completed by a student who is a legally emancipated minor, a student who is 18 years or older, a legal guardian, or parent, or a local educational agency on a student’s behalf. This opt-out form permits a student to opt out of the completion of a FAFSA or CADAA form.
To opt a student out of the Financial Aid Application requirement, please complete this form and return it to your high school counselor before graduation. Submitting a Financial Aid Application Opt-Out Form does not prohibit a student from completing and submitting a financial aid application at any time in the future.
English Opt-Out form: https://forms.gle/oBhMbWaom27XPBey8
Spanish Opt- out form: https://forms.gle/etQQd6Yh8kEsCLAP8