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Financial Aid Checklist

Checklist

  • Get your FSA ID. Parents who already have an FSA ID for other children, use the same one!
  • Before you apply, get the information you need. Print and complete the FAFSA worksheet on the web for FAFSA applicants. Dream Act applicants use the Dream Act Worksheet.
  • Complete the FAFSA or Dream ACT application from October 1, 2018 - March 2, 2019. If you have any trouble with the FAFSA, call (800) 433-3243. Listen carefully to the prompts so that you can speak to a live assistant.
  • Attend a Cash 4 College Workshop at MHS to get help completing your FAFSA/Dream Act:
    • Thursday, November 15, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • Thursday, February 21, 2019, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Create your Web Grants 4 Students (WGS) account
  • Check your email for the SAR (Student Aid Report) for accuracy. Make corrections if necessary.
  • Check your email for the CAR (California Aid Report) for accuracy. If you have not received one, contact Mrs. Cornejo to check for any errors that need to be corrected.
  • Contact the University Financial Aid Office if family income has substantially changed (more than a $5,000 difference) or for any special circumstances.
  • Compare your award letters (if you've been accepted to various schools) to determine where you will go.
  • Confirm your School of Attendance on Web Grants 4 Students.
  • Confirm your Graduation Date on Web Grants 4 Students, in May.