Financial Aid

Las Positas College offers federal and state financial assistance to eligible students. 
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California College Promise Grant Fee Waiver Application

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NEW SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: January 13, 2025

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FAFSA and CADAA are Now Available

The 2025-2026 FAFSA and CADAA are available to complete and submit for the next aid year (only fill out one application that applies to your situation).

Please complete your application by the Cal Grant deadline of March 03, 2025. Apply early to maximize your financial aid opportunities for the 2025-26 academic year! 

https://www.csac.ca.gov/apply - how to apply

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CAL GRANT C

Competitive Cal Grant C offered awardees will be notified via email and will be advised to use their WebGrants for Students account to confirm their school of attendance.

Please Note: A financial aid advisor must check your eligibility first in order to award the Cal Grant C, e.g. your degree program must be an occupational degree or certificate, etc. not a transfer or general AA/AS.
Grant is specifically designed for students enrolled in occupational or technical programs at eligible institutions, not traditional undergraduate degrees.
https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/cal-grant-c-award

If you have questions about your Cal Grant C award, please contact CSAC.  Call them at 888-224-7268 or e-mail studentsupport@csac.ca.gov.

Thank you.

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How To Correct or Update Your 2024-2025 FAFSA^® Form Answer or watch a Video

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When it comes to deciding how to get your money, you deserve choices.
Your choices include:
The 'optional' BankMobile Vibe account   or
ACH transfer into an existing account (personal account)

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HOW DOES FINANCIAL AID WORK FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS?

Whether you’re aiming for college, trade school, or a certification program, California has the resources to help you achieve it. Financial aid can help cover not only your tuition, but other costs and living expenses such as rent, food, transportation, and books. Your gateway to accessing this financial aid is applying through the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA). 

Because undocumented students cannot receive federal aid or apply for FAFSA, CSAC created an alternative, the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA)! The CADAA opens doors to state and institutional financial aid programs and opportunities. With the CADAA, undocumented students and eligible non-immigrants may qualify for a variety of grants, scholarships, and loans. 

https://www.csac.ca.gov/undocumented

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I’ve just been awarded the Cal Grant. 
What are my next steps? Answer on CSAC webpage

• Log-into WebGrants 4 Students located at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov.  If this is your first time visiting WG4S, you will need to create a WG4S account by clicking the link that says, “Create an Account”.

• Once you are logged into the WG4S account, scroll down to the “Cal Grant” section.

• Select the school of attendance card and click on the “School Change” Button.

• Once you have selected your California Cal Grant eligible school, submit it to receive a confirmation message. 
• If you are unable to make the school change online, fill out the G-10 Grant Record Change Form for Students.  Complete Section 1, 2, and 6, and send to studentsupport@csac.ca.gov as a PDF of the completed form. Once received, please allow 4-6 weeks for processing. 

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LPC Tuition Free Promise for 2024-2025

Las Positas College now offers free tuition for first-time, full-time students in their 1st year and a 2nd year promise for those who maintain eligibility throughout the fall and spring terms.
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Student Resource:

Public Benefit Finder for Students

We know college expenses can pile up fast, from tuition to rent and groceries. But, numerous public benefit programs, such as student financial aid, cash aid, and food assistance, can help students lighten the load. Use the Public Benefit Finder for California Students to identify key supports and resources that can make college costs manageable.    

https://california-competes.shinyapps.io/californiacompetes/

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Helpful Tips: 

If you cannot find your Financial Aid Information on CLASS-Web.

REASONS MAY BE:

• You have NOT completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or DREAM Act Application (CADAA) or you may have completed the incorrect aid year
• You have NOT entered our College/ Federal School Code (030357) in your submitted FAFSA or DREAM Act Application
• You have completed your FAFSA but we have NOT received it. It takes approximately 7-10 days after your FAFSA submission for us to retrieve your information (The DREAM Act Application takes a little longer.)

ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK:

• Make sure you have completed the correct FAFSA for the appropriate Financial Aid Year.
• Submit your FAFSA by using your FSA ID