Steps to Apply

Choose the correct application based on your eligibility:

Apply Using the FAFSA	Apply Using the CADAA
You are eligible to complete the FAFSA if you are a: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Eligible non-citizen T Visa holder	Undocumented Have a valid or expired DACA U Visa Holders Have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Meet AB 540, SB 2000, SB 68

Priority Deadlines

The Cal Grant priority deadline is March 2 each year, but students can still apply after the deadline.

What You Need to Complete the FAFSA or CADAA:

• FSA ID (If you already created an account) or CSAC ID
• Personal Info: Full name, Date of Birth, Email, Phone #, Social Security Number (if applicable)
• Alien Registration Number (for eligible non-U.S. citizens)
• Income tax returns (1040 forms, W-2, & other income records IF no SSN)
• Dependent students must also provide your parent/guardian personal info: Name, DOB, Email, SSN (if applicable)

Important Reminders:

• Include the Federal School Code: 030357 (Las Positas College).
• Electronically sign & submit your FAFSA using an FSA ID
• If you do not consent & approve of the retreival & disclosure of your Federal Tax Info, you will not be eligible for federal aid
• For CA Dream Act applicants, a parent must sign using a Parent PIN
• Students must reapply EVERY year before the March 2 Cal Grant deadline to be eligible for aid that academic year. 

After submitting your FAFSA, review your Student Aid Report (FSS) for accuracy.

• If corrections are needed, update your FAFSA or CADAA application before submitting additional documents.

Check your My Portal account to view and submit any required documents.

Once your financial aid application is processed, you will receive email notifications via Zonemail.

How to Check Your Requirements & Award Status:

1. Log in to My Portal
2. Select CLASS-Web
3. Select the Financial Aid tab
4. Click My Eligibility
5. Select Student Requirements
6. Choose the appropriate Aid Year
7. Click FinAid Terms & Conditions

If you need assistance uploading forms, email our office or visit during drop-in hours.

Processing time for verification documents is four to six weeks.

Make sure to review all financial aid policies and requirements to maintain eligibility.

• FAFSA applicants will receive instructions on selecting a refund preference through BankMobile Disbursements.
• Returning students will receive funds according to their previous refund preference.
• CA Dream Act applicants will receive refund checks from the District Office (if eligible).

If you have trouble setting up your refund preference, visit the BankMobile Disbursements page.

To remain eligible for financial aid, students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements, including:

• Maintaining the minimum Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Completing at least 67% of attempted coursework

SAP Warnings & Disqualification

• Students who do not meet SAP requirements for the first time will be placed on Warning Status for one term.
• Students who fail to meet SAP after the warning term will be placed on Financial Aid Disqualification.

How to Check Your SAP Status:

1. Log in to My Portal
2. Select CLASS-Web
3. Select the Financial Aid tab
4. Click My Eligibility
5. Select Academic Progress
6. Choose the appropriate Aid Year

If you do not see your financial aid application in the system, possible reasons include:

• You have not completed your FAFSA or CADAA for the correct aid year.
• You did not enter the Federal School Code: 030357 on your application.
• Your FAFSA was submitted, but Las Positas College has not received it yet (processing takes 7-10 days).
• Your CADAA submission is still being processed (longer processing times apply).

For further assistance, please contact our office or visit FAFSA's Help Center/CADAA's Help Center.