Steps to pay for college
Complete your financial aid application
Completing the (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or is the gateway to most financial aid, including state and ºÙºÙÊÓƵ aid. Students must submit their application each year by March 2 for priority consideration.
Apply for scholarships
For new students, the serves as the application for campus-based scholarships.
The office provides resources on outside scholarships and helps students apply for campus and prestigious external scholarships.
Pay by installments
You can pay registration and housing fees by installments through the . For a small fee, payments can be spread over a quarter or year.
Consider additional resources
Request aid for special purposes
Eligible students can receive such as Summer Sessions, study abroad, the ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Washington Program, the University of California Center Sacramento and travel to international internships.
California Chafee Grant for foster youth
For current or former foster youth, the provides funding for college courses.
Aid for undocumented students
who qualify under AB 540 criteria may apply for most types of financial aid.
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