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2026-27 Cal Grant Application Process for California Community College Students

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To receive additional consideration for a 2026-27 Cal Grant, California community college students must submit the appropriate FAFSA or CADAA by September 2,...

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How-to

5 Steps to Check When Your FAFSA Aid Package Is Missing Just Before Classes Begin

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Even if you have submitted the FAFSA, the college's receipt of the application, calculation of financial aid, acceptance of aid, completion of loan requireme...

2026-08-24 Views 19

How-to

2026 Workforce Pell Grant Eligibility and FAFSA Process

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The Workforce Pell Grant applies to short-term career training programs lasting at least 8 but less than 15 weeks that are certified by a state government an...

2026-08-21 Views 24

Policy Guide

Can You Use a U.S. College Financial Aid Refund for a Laptop, Textbooks, and Living Expenses?

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A U.S. college financial aid refund is the amount left from grants, scholarships, and loans after tuition and other charges are covered, and the rules for it...

2026-08-09 Views 89

Policy Guide

2026–27 FAFSA Application Process and Pell Grant Eligibility Changes

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The federal submission deadline for the 2026–27 FAFSA is June 30, 2027, and the scheduled maximum Federal Pell Grant award for that year is $7,395. This guid...

2026-08-08 Views 60