In applying to colleges, there are many dates to remember along the continuum to admission.
However, from a financial aid perspective, March 2 is THE essential date to mark on your calendar.
The priority deadline for filing your FAFSA is March 2 if you are applying for the Cal Grant. If you are applying for a Cal Grant from the state ofCalifornia, you MUST file your FAFSA and GPA verification forms by that date. Your community college may submit a GPA verification form to the state on your behalf. Check with your college’s registrar to confirm that it is sent by March 2. If you are not applying for the Cal Grant, you may submit your FAFSA after that date. Mark this date on your calendar!
Additionally, the financial clearance deadline—the date by which students must make all payment arrangements—is generally the fifth day of the first month of each semester. However, that date may vary. Please contact the Student Accounts office at (800) 782-3382, ext. 4371, prior to a new semester to confirm the next financial clearance deadline.