Students

Financial Aid For Students in California

What is Financial Aid?

Haven’t submitted your FAFSA yet? There’s still time! 

Financial aid is money that is given, paid, or lent to a student to be used to pay for college expenses. Scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans are all things to take into consideration when you are thinking about how to pay for college.

10,000 Degrees is here to help you find the resources to afford college. Use the information below to discover what types of free financial aid are available, what applications students need to complete, timelines, and more.

Getting started

Time to Apply

After you apply

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