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How to Apply for Financial Aid

Most types of financial aid require that you file a Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

FAFSA online

Some programs may have additional application forms, such as:

Filing the FAFSA

There are two ways to file the FAFSA

  1. File online at www.fafsa.ed.gov Filing your FAFSA online is highly encouraged and usually the fastest method. Be sure that when filing the FAFSA online, you are on the official website. There is no fee to apply.

  2. You can fill out a paper FAFSA and mail it to the federal processing agency. The paper FAFSA can be downloaded at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov. or you can obtain a paper application by calling 1-800-433-3243. Filing the paper FAFSA could delay processing up to six weeks.

The FAFSA form covers one academic year (Summer, Fall and Spring). A new FAFSA needs to be submitted for each new academic year. Your application will not be renewed automatically, even if your information has remained the same. Forms for each new academic year become available in January.

Application Deadlines

March 2 - Students applying for Cal Grants, Marin Education undergraduate scholarship and College of Marin Foundation scholarships must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and supplemental forms prior to March 2 for the following Fall semester. Cal Grant also has a 2nd deadline of September 2nd. Students applying for Federal Work-Study and Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants must also submit their FAFSA by the March 2 deadline.

If you miss the March 2 deadline you can still apply for Fee Waivers, Pell Grants and Loans by filling out the FAFSA.

What Happens Next?

Once the FAFSA has been processed by the Processor (you can check the status of your application at (1-800-433-3243), the school(s) you identified on your FAFSA application will receive your information electronically.

Once the school has received and processed your information, they may request additional information.

Once the school receives all documentation requested, the financial aid office will review your file and contact you regarding your eligibility.

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