Calendar & Deadlines
Dream Act Workshop
Do you need help completing the CA Dream Act Application? Have a quick question or
concern about your application?
Join our Financial Aid Advisor and our mental Health Counselor to get the support
you need on April 12 or May 11, from 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Scan the QR Code below to register
for the Dream Act Workshop!
SCAN ME! ⬇️
College Work-study Workshop
We are recruiting students to work on campus. Students who are selected will be assigned to work within a specific department in San Diego City College Only. If you would like to learn more about the eligibility, click here.
COME join us to learn more about how to get a job on campus. We offer College Work Study workshop at the Financial Aid Office, room A-270 bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.
If you would like to sign up for the Federal Work-study program, please fill out the interest form here.
SAP Appeal Workshop
Students that have not met the SAP standards have the option of submitting a FA Appeal to be reconsidered for eligibility. If you have questions about the Appeal process or how to submit it, please attend one of our SAP Appeal Workshops that will be held on May 16, 2023 in room A-274 and June 13, 2023 in room A-101. From 12-2pm.
FAFSA Application Workshop
Having issues with the FAFSA application? Come to our weekly FAFSA / Dream Act application workshops happening every Thursday from 12:00pm -1:00pm.
Upcoming Deadlines, Events, and Closures
Do not miss out on your opportunities for financial aid! Complete your applications on time. Please visit CCC Apply for more information.
Federal Deadlines
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Before each year of college, apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the FAFSA form. Your college uses your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid. After submission, you will receive your Student Aid Report.
- 2022-23 Academic Year - FAFSA forms had to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on June 30, 2023.
State Deadlines
Cal Grant Programs - A Cal Grant is money for college you do not have to pay back. To qualify, you must apply for the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the deadline and meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements. Cal Grants can be used at any University of California, California State University or California Community College, as well as qualifying independent and career colleges or technical schools in California.
- Application deadline for 2022-23 is 11:59 p.m. March 2, 2023 or Sept 2nd
- Note: The Sept.2nd Deadline is only applicable to Continuing Community College Students.
California Chafee Grant - If you are or were in foster care for at least one day, between the ages of 16 and 18 as a dependent or ward of the court and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You do not have to pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for childcare, transportation and rent while you are in school. You can use your Chafee Grant at any eligible California college or university or career or technical school, as well as schools in other states.
- Application opens October 1, 2022 and is due 11:59 p.m. March 2, 2023
CA Dream Act Application - AB540 students can complete and submit the 2022-23 CADAA to be considered for other state aid. Once downloaded, we will contact you to let you know what other information may be needed to complete your file and disperse potential awards. For more information, please visit CA Student Aid Commission.
- Application opens October 1, 2022 and is due 11:59 p.m. March 2, 2023
California College Promise Grant (formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver - BOG)
College Deadlines
San Diego Promise - The San Diego Promise is a two-year completion program for recent high school graduates enrolled full-time (12 units per semester). The program provides up to two years of free tuition to eligible students. Participation in the Promise program comes with a variety of benefits: an assigned peer mentor/success coach, specialized counseling and guidance support, and additional campus engagement opportunities.