Financial Aid

WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID?

Financial assistance given to a student to help with college costs.

WHO GETS FINANCIAL AID?

M​​​​​​ost financial aid is based on "financial need," which is determined through two factors:  the cost of college attendance and the amount of money the student and his/her family are expected to contribute.

HOW IS FINANCIAL AID GIVEN?

Scholarships and grants, which do not have to be repaid.

Self-help aid comes in the form of loans, which do have to be repaid, and/or college work study programs, in which the student works to help pay the cost of college.​​​​​​
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HOW DO YOU FILE FOR FINANCIAL AID​​?

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HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

We have linked several helpful documents below to serve as a guide. You are always welcome to call, email, or set up a meeting with your counselor for more information. 

The optimal window for filing forms in California is January 2 to March 2 of your senior year.  You will be completing the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" -- FAFSA for short.

Be sure to see your SHS counselor for financial aid forms or for any additional questions.​​​​​