Financial Aid

Financial Aid helps students and families cover college expenses, such as tuition & fees, room & board, and books & supplies. There are several types of financial aid you will be considered for, depending on if you meet eligibility requirements. Seniors should complete a financial aid application beginning January 1st. Your financial aid application will be sent to the schools you list and the college/university will determine your eligibility (after your acceptance).

The first step to apply for financial aid is to complete ONE of the following applications:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (If the student is a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen)
OR
California Dream Act Application (CADAA) (If the student is undocumented, or U Visa holder, and attend a California High School for 3 or more years)

If you are a senior, you should complete the financial aid application beginning in late December. The state deadline to submit the application is April 2nd.

*California Nonresident Tuition Exemption website

FAFSA/ CADAA Application Workshops

Have questions about FAFSA or CADAA? Attend one of the Cash for College application workshops below! These workshops will provide students and their families information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

1. FREE In-Person Event | RHS Financial Aid Application Night | Tuesday, Feb. 20th | 4pm-6pm | Register Here

2. FREE Virtual Webinars | California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) | Various Dates | See dates and register here

If you can't attend any of the workshops above, you can get assistance in the College & Career Center, next to ASB. Contact Mrs. Galaviz if you have any questions: [email protected].

Financial Aid Application Resources

FAFSA & CADAA To do list

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Financial Aid Application Worksheet 2024-25

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2024-25 FAFSA Tips for Common Issues

2024-25 FAFSA Common Issues

FAFSA ID Help Guide for students and parents with SSN (English)

FA Night- Print Version FAFSA Account

FAFSA ID Help Guide- Without SSN (English)

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FAFSA ID Help Guide without SSN (Spanish)

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FAFSA/CADAA School Code List

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Financial Aid Timeline

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CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE is an additional financial aid application required by certain private colleges/universities. You must submit a FAFSA even if you are completing the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE.

Cal Grant/GPA Verification Information

Rowland will AUTOMATICALLY SEND your GPA to the California Student Aid Commission. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) will determine Cal Grant eligibility. If eligible, CSAC will notify the student beginning in March. You can check your Cal Grant status by creating a WebGrants account at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/.

Frequently Asked Questions- Cal Grant

For Cal Grant "What are my next steps?" please click here.