1. 2017-18 Financial Aid Parent Academy
Presented by: Center for Student Financial Aid
California State University, Los Angeles
Center for Financial Aid
5151 State University Drive | Los Angeles, CA 90032
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2. Financial Aid Applications
Overview
Financial Aid Applications
Key Deadline
Basic Eligibility
Types of Financial Aid
Questions?

3. What forms do you need to complete?
U.S. Citizens
Eligible non-citizens (green card holders)
U.S. Citizens
Eligible non-citizens
AB 540 “Dreamers”
AB 540 “Dreamers”
GPA Form
FAFSA
Dream App.

4. Key Application Filing Deadlines
FAFSA and Dream Application filing period:
October 1st thru March 2nd, 2017
Priority funding consideration deadline:
In order for a student to be considered for a Cal Grant, the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) requires that he/she submits both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by March 2, The GPA Verification Form must be completed by the student, certified by the student’s high school, and submitted directly to CSAC.
Some high schools submit student grade point averages directly to CSAC on behalf of their students. Others require that students complete the student section of the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form. (The student section of the form asks simple information such as the student’s name, address, and Social Security Number). If the paper form is required, it is important to submit it as soon as possible to the high school counselor or registrar because it may take a few days to certify the student’s grade point average. You can download a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form at: The GPA Verification Form must be postmarked no later than March 2, 2012.
Check with the student’s high school Counseling Office/Guidance Center to see if he/she needs to submit the paper Cal Grant GPA Verification Form or if the high school will submit the GPA electronically on the student’s behalf. If the high school submits the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form electronically, the student may have to authorize the release of his/her Social Security Number.
We urge students to file these forms as soon as possible. Don’t wait for the March 2nd deadline and miss out on a valuable grant that, like other grants, does not have to be repaid. 2 4

5. Basic Eligibility for Financial Aid
Demonstrate Financial Need
H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
Working towards a degree or eligible certificate program
U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or AB540
Valid Social Security #
Maintain SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress)

6. What is SAP? Quality: Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.00 (C Average)
75% or 3 out or 4 Class
Quantity: Completion Rate
180 total attempted units (includes “F”s and withdrawals
Quantity: Maximum Time Frame

7. Types of Financial Aid for FAFSA Filers
Grants:
(Free Money)
Pell, SEOG, SUG, Cal Grant, Scholarships
Workstudy
Federal Loans:
Subsidized Unsubsidized Parent Loan
Private Loans

8. Types of Financial Aid Grants: Loans: Other: Pell Grant-Up to $5,920
SEOG-Amount Varies
SUG (State University Grant)-Up to State Tuition ($5,472)
Cal Grant A-Up to State Tuition ($5,472)
Cal Grant B- Up to State Tuition ($5,472) plus Stipend ($1,670)
Loans:
Federal Subsidized Direct Loan: Up to $3,500/$4,500/$5,500
Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan: Up to $2,000
Additional Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan: Up to $4,000/$5,000 if Parent Loan is denied
Parent PLUS Loan: Up to Cost of Attendance
Private Loans: Based on Credit
NEW-Dream Loan for AB540 students starting
Other:
Workstudy
Outside Scholarships
Apply Today
Internal Scholarship
Check with your institution

9. AB 131 – Dream Act Law Signed into law on October 8, 2011.
Became effective:
January 1, 2013
Requirements:
Be eligible for AB 540
GPA and income requirements as decided by CSAC (California Student Aid Commission)
For more info:
Allows students who meet AB 540 criteria to receive:
UC Grant, State University Grant (at CSUs), Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) grant and Educational Opportunity Program and Services fee waivers.
Apply for and receive Board of Governors fee California Community Colleges.
Apply for and receive state financial aid, including Cal Grants and Chafee Foster Youth Grants for use at eligible public and private institutions
NEW! Dream Loan for 2015

10. Types of Financial Aid for Dreamers
Grants:
(Free Money)
SUG, Cal Grant, Scholarships
Loans:
AB540 Loan Starting in
Private Loans

11. Amounts of AB540 Financial Aid
Loans:
NEW-Dream Loan for AB540 students starting
Private Loans: Based on Credit
Grants:
SUG (State University Grant)-Up to State Tuition ($5,472)
Cal Grant A-Up to State Tuition ($5,472)
Cal Grant B- Up to State Tuition ($5,472) plus Access ($1,670)
Other:
Outside Scholarships
Apply Today
Internal Scholarship
Check with your institution

12. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov

13. Dream Act Application https://dream.csac.ca.gov

14. Federal Verification, What is it?
If Selected
The IRS Date Retrieval Process, or
IRS Tax transcript if requested by the college or university
Non-tax filers
Signed statement confirming that they did not file a federal tax return and were not required by IRS to do so
Copies of W-2s from each employer , if any income earned from work
Demographic Data
Household size and number in college
Child Support paid and Food Stamps/SNAP, if reported on the FAFSA

15. Email from CSULA Financial Aid
Step 16: Read your s and log into your GET account!
Step 17: Review your financial aid award letter to determine if you need to submit additional verification documents. If any required documents are listed, you have been selected for “verification.”

16. How to Apply for CSULA Scholarships?
Visit the CSULA Financial Aid web site for scholarship information and announcements.
Apply for as many scholarships as you can and don’t wait.
CSULA General Scholarship Application deadline will be March 28, 2017.
Look for the new Academic Works-Online Scholarship Application

17. Other Scholarship Opportunities
All Students:
AB540 Students:
IMPORTANT! Beware of scholarship and financial aid services that ask for a fee or charge

18. Need Additional Help? California State Grants FAFSA Help Toll Free #
Live Chat
FAFSA Help
Toll Free #
Live Chat

19. CSULA Financial Aid Office
SA 124 Student Affairs Building Monday – Thursday: 8am – 6pm Friday: 8am – 5pm Phone: (323)

20. Frequently Asked Questions