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Financial Aid Timeline

Financial Aid Timeline: Senior Year


graphic social security cardMake sure you have a Social Security number. You will need one to file for financial aid.

September

checkbox with gold borderIf you intend to submit and Early Action or Early Decision college application, check with the college Office of Financial Aid for their deadlines.

October

checkbox with gold borderIf you are applying to a private school, check to see if they require the CSS Profile.
CSS Profile Student Guide provides great information for getting started including a list of colleges. (See the section for the CSS Profile)

checkbox with gold borderThe CSS Profile is available October 1st. Check with each college Financial Aid Office for specific requirements and deadlines. There is an initial application fee and additional fee for each report sent to colleges. See the section for the CSS Profile)

November

checkbox with gold borderAttend Financial Aid Information Night at FHS for an understanding of terms, process and the financial aid timeline.

 

December

checkbox with gold borderRequest your PIN (Personal Identification Number) for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp (See the section on the FAFSA)

checkbox with gold bordergraphic IRS 1040Parents should gather their tax information and prepare to complete your taxes early. This will help in filling out the FAFSA as information requested is based on your current income tax information.

checkbox with gold borderIf you intend to apply for a Cal Grant, talk to your counselor about submitting your verified Cal Grant GPA to the California Student Aid Commission. This must be done along with the FAFSA by March 2.

January

checkbox with gold borderObtain the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Available January 1st. https://fafsa.ed.gov/. (See the section for the FAFSA)

checkbox with gold borderAttend the FAFSA Workshop at Foothill High for help filling out your form. Watch for an announcement for the day and time.

 

February

checkbox with gold borderContact the college Office of Financial Aid and inquire about financial aid programs that might be available to you. Make sure you are aware of any deadlines specific to a particular college.

March

checkbox with gold borderFile your FAFSA and/or Cal Grant Application before the March deadline.

 

 April

checkbox with gold borderCompare your financial aid awards from colleges that have offered you admission. Contact the College & Career Center if you have any questions.

checkbox with gold borderIf you have any questions or concerns about the financial aid offered to you, contact the college – Office of Financial Aid. They are very helpful.

May-June

checkbox with gold borderMake sure you have completed any financial aid forms requested by the college of your choice. Call the Financial Aid office if you do not receive a confirmation. Never assume.