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There are several types of financial aid available to help students cover college expenses, including grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study programs. Some forms of aid—such as grants and scholarships—do not need to be repaid, while others—like loans—must be repaid after graduation.

To be considered for any type of financial assistance, including institutional grants (regardless of eligibility), students must complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). These applications are essential not only for federal and state aid, but also for determining eligibility for additional support and programs offered by colleges and universities.

Completing a financial aid application signals to institutions that your family is seeking financial support, regardless of income level.

Important Deadline for Seniors:

All AB Miller seniors are expected to submit their FAFSA or CADAA application by November 30th. The final deadline to submit is March 2nd of their senior year.

Do I fill out the Dream Act or FAFSA?

	FAFSA	CADAA
Who Should Apply	U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens	Undocumented students and DACA recipients) AB 540 eligible)
Purpose	Apply for Federal and state financial aid	Apply for California state financial aid only
Aid Types Available	Federal grants, loans, work-study, and state aid	California state grants, scholarships, and institutional aid
Application Website	studentaid.gov	dream.csac.ca.gov
Required Documents	Social Security Number, tax returns, W-2s	ITIN (if available), tax returns, W-2s
Deadline	March 2nd	March 2nd
Used By	Colleges and universities	California colleges and universities only
Parental Info Required	Yes, for dependent students	Yes, for dependent students