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The California priority financial aid deadline has been extended! All students in the state have until April 2, 2025, to complete their 2025-26 FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application.

How to Apply

The Application Process is Free

FAFSA

The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can complete a FAFSA online at studentaid.gov using SSU’s federal school code of 001156.

California Dream Act

The California Dream Act authorized state-funded financial aid for students who may not have legal immigration status at the time they apply for financial aid. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) has developed the California Dream Application for eligible students to use to apply for state-funded financial aid.

Please Note: if you are eligible to file the FAFSA but choose to file the CADAA instead, you will not be eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid, such as the Pell Grant and Federal Work Study.