The FAFSA/CADAA is open NOW! To Do:

• Step 1: Parents and Students - Create an FSA ID

Parents and Students must create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID to access and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online.

• Step 2: Parents and Students: Learn all that you can!
  • FAQ’s about FAFSA/CADAA
  • How to Apply for Financial Aid from the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
  • How to Fill Out the FAFSA/CADAA Video
  • Attend a Cash for College Webinar from CSAC
• Step 3: Parents and Students: Gather your Documents!

Here are the documents you will want to gather to prepare for the FAFSA.

• • Your Social Security Number
  • Your A-Number (if you're not a U.S. citizen)
  • Federal income tax returns; records of child support received; and your current balance of cash, savings, and checking accounts (Note: You must provide consent and approval to disclose your federal tax information to be eligible for federal student aid.)
  • Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
  • Records of net worth of investments, businesses, and farms
  • Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
  • Your FSA ID (account username and password) to log in to StudentAid.gov and start the FAFSA form electronically

To Do from December 1st through April 2, 2025 (Deadline Extended)

• Step 4: Parents and Students: Apply and submit your FAFSA
  • FAFSA - Free Application For Federal Student Aid
  • CADAA - CA Dream Act Application

Save the Date for WPHS Financial Aid Workshop Nights

Do you need any Support or have Questions? 

Attend a Financial Aid Workshop presented by  Sierra College. They're held every Thursday 3 - 5pm. Click here for more information:

FAFSA and CADAA Spring Workshops @ Sierra College