The largest source of financial aid in the form of grants and loans is available by filling out the FAFSA form online. By filling out the FAFSA you are notified if you are eligible for Cal Grants, Pell Grants and institutional grants as well as subsidized and unsubsidized federal loans.

Scholarships are also available but take more time to seek out but you and your parents should take the time to search and apply for scholarships, they may be a great source of financial assistance.

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• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
  www.fafsa.ed.gov
  This web site is the official site for federal financial aid, remember it is free so don't fall for any scams that try to get you to pay to file. The aid you receive can be used at any college across the state, but remember that you will need to re-apply every year to receive additional aid.
• California Student Aid Commission
  www.csac.ca.gov
  The California Student Aid Commission is another resource for financial aid, grants and scholarships. The web site contains information on how to file for Cal Grants and outreach programs.
• California Colleges
  www.californiacolleges.edu
  This web site is a collaborative effort of the UC, CSU and California Community Colleges to provide information to prospective students and parents. The web site contains interactive tools and links to campus web sites, admission applications, and financial aid.
• EdFund
  www.edfund.org
  This web site contains information for students and families, information on loans and loan counseling and interactive financial planning guides.
• FinAid
  www.finaid.org
  This web site has information for students and parents on scholarships, loans, savings plans, military aid, and financial aid applications. You can also search for scholarships for free.