What are the Sources for Financial Aid?

Colleges:

Every college has a financial aid office which helps students find grants, loans, scholarships and work study programs.

State of California:

The Cal Grant program awards grants that help pay tuition costs for California students going to a California public or independent college.

Loans:

Request information from the Financial Aid office at the college you will attend about loans that are available to parents and students. Some families take out equity line loans on their homes.

Federal Government:

The Pell Grant program provides funds for low-income students to attend college.

Scholarships:

National and local scholarships are available to high school seniors each year. Information may be available from various websites. The Guidance Department also posts Scholarship Opportunities.