Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Welcome to the Financial Aid Office. We are here to assist you with any Financial Aid questions or concerns. Feel free to contact our office or schedule an appointment below.
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Are you looking for ways to fund your education? Join us for an informative Scholarship...
Are you looking for ways to fund your education? Join us for an informative Scholarship...
Are you looking for ways to fund your education? Join us for an informative Scholarship...
Newest Offerings of Financial Aid
As a recent California public school student, you may be eligible to receive a CalKIDS scholarship of $500 to $1,500 for higher education expenses.
Funded by the State of California, CalKIDS money can be used for things like tuition, books, computer equipment and some room and board expenses. Funds can be claimed now and be sent to campus.
Checking eligibility and claiming your CalKIDS scholarship is easy. All you need is your 10-digit Statewide Student Identifier (SSID), which can be found by contacting your high school.
For more information and to check your eligibility, visit CalKIDS.org.
To apply CLICK HERE or visit https://calgbtfoundation.org/scholarship
All applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on June 30, 2025
Late applications will NOT be accepted
Paper applications will NOT be accepted
The Beacon Scholarship for Rural America helps low-income students living in rural areas with their college endeavors. College-bound graduating high school seniors, current college students or adult learners may apply. Three $1,000 scholarships are awarded every year. Two Fall scholarships are awarded every year in July (applications are due by June 30) and one Spring scholarship is awarded every year in November (applications are due by October 31). Applicants must reside in a rural area and meet low-income criteria outlined in our online application at https://carrot-top.com/beacon-scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Must reside in a rural area and meet low-income criteria outlined in the application
- An essay of approximately 750 words responding to the prompt: "How have you shown patriotism through your community involvement?"
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A copy of your most recent high school or college transcript
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Two letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, counselors, other academic professionals or colleagues
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A current photo or school photo for marketing purposes
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Financial Aid Workshops
Attend a financial aid workshop for:
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free hands-on help to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
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Learn about financial literacy and making informed decisions when it comes to your spending and finances
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Learn how to effectively find scholarships, apply for them, and craft a compelling, well-structured scholarship statement.
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Find out about Cal Grant and how to qualify
PLEASE NOTE - At peak times, limited services will be available due to our high volume of processing. We strongly encourage students to use the student portal (MyFRC) to check the status of their financial aid.
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