Financial Aid

Every student regardless of their status of further education should fill out their FAFSA or CADAA. This is required for federal and state grants, as well as certain scholarships and programs individual schools offer. There is no downside to filling out a FAFSA or CADAA.

To Do:

 

Step 1: Parents and Students - Create a Federal Student Aid Account

Students must create a Federal Student Aid Account to access and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online. 
Parents will create an account once they receive their Contributor Invitation.

• Step 2: Parents and Students: Learn all that you can!
  • FAQ’s about Cal Grants
  • FAQ's about FAFSA
  • How to Apply For Financial Aid (CSAC)
  • 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 from "prior-prior" year; 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)
  • Create a StudentAid.gov Account

To Do from December 1st through March 2, 2026 (Priority Deadline)

• 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 NightsFinancial Aid Info & Workshop - Spring 2026 TBD

Do you need any Support or have Questions? 

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

FAFSA and CADAA Spring Workshops @ Sierra College