December

Learn about the Financial Aid application process.
Go online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/  or get a paper
FAFSA application to become familiar with the
application process.
*DO NOT SUBMIT THE FAFSA UNTIL JANUARY 1.

January 1

Begins the processing cycle for the next school
year's FAFSA. Apply as early as you can.

March 2

-Deadline to submit a Cal Grant GPA Verification to the
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and to file
a completed FAFSA for Entitlement and primary
Competitive Cal Grants.
-MJC priority deadline for maximum funding.

September 2 

Second Competitive Cal Grant opportunity for
California Community College students only.
CSAC must receive your GPA Verification and
you must file a FAFSA by this date for
Cal Grant consideration.