Deadlines for 2024-2025

• You can file your 2024-2025 FAFSA or CADAA anytime until the last day of Spring Term 2025 to see if you qualify for financial aid.
• If eligible, you may still receive aid for past terms or the whole year.
• For the most financial aid, submit your FAFSA or CADAA by March 3, 2025.
• Missed the March 3 Cal Grant deadline? Still apply—you may qualify for other aid!

• To get a fee waiver, file a 2024-2025 FAFSA! You can get a fee waiver until the last day of Spring Term 2025.
• Already paid enrollment fees? If you qualify, you may get a refund for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, or Spring 2025.
• Most students qualify by filing a FAFSA or CADAA! 
• Important: If you only submit a Fee Waiver Application, you won’t be eligible for other financial aid (like help with books or expenses).

*The deadline to qualify for a CCPG Fee Waiver is the last day of the Spring semester. No exceptions!

• Files are reviewed in the order received—so submit yours ASAP!
• Priority Deadline for Fall 2025: July 8, 2025.
• If you complete your file by July 8, are registered for classes, qualify for a Pell Grant, and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), you’ll get your first grant payment during the first week of classes.

• Deadline: March 3, 2025 – File a 2025-2026 FAFSA and GPA Verification Form to be considered.
• If you completed 16+ degree-applicable units before January 2025, your college will send your GPA automatically.
• Not sure if your GPA will be sent? Check our Cal Grant GPA verification procedures—you may need to get verification from your high school or former college.
• Missed March 3? You can still apply for a Community College Cal Grant A or B by September 2 using the same process!

$600 Grant for Half-Time Students

• Students with a 00000 EFC may qualify for a $600 grant if enrolled at least half-time.
• Funds are limited & awarded first come, first served once your file is complete.
• Want the best chance to get this grant? Submit your file as early as possible when we start processing for 2025-2026!

Check Our Website for Available Funds!

• Openings will be posted on our website as they become available.
• Funds are very limited and awarded first come, first served until they run out.

• Opens beginning of every February – Las Positas students can apply for exclusive scholarships! A variety of awards are available.
• DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 10th, 2025
• How to apply: Find applications and instructions on the LPC Scholarship Page

Student Loan Processing & Deadlines

• Loan processing takes several weeks from application to payment. Your payment date depends on when you apply.
• Fall 2025 loan application period: September 1 – November 30, 2025
• Spring 2025 loan application period: February 1 – April 30, 2025
• No loans available for summer term.