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Financial Aid

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

Grants, Loans, Work-Study Programs, and Scholarships

Understanding the types of financial aid

 
HOW DO I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID?
Seniors will complete financial aid forms and apply for financial aid in the senior year of high school. Deadlines will vary depending on the forms needed. The FAFSA is the initial form that will be sent to every college you apply to. In addition, some colleges will ask for additional financial forms (CSS Profile, etc.) to complete and send a financial aid award letter to the student.
 
It is important to understand your families financial circumstance and become familiar with college costs early on. 
 
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Due to the implementation of the changes in the FAFSA form (see PDF below), the 2024-2025 FAFSA form is expected to be available December 2023.
 
Check with StudentAid.Gov for the most up-to-date information.
 
 
NOTE: CHANGES TO THE 2024-2025 FAFSA FORM
The FAFSA is changing. Here are a few highlights* 
  • The number of questions will be shorter and more streamlined
  • Expected Family Contribution (EFC) will be known as Student Aid Index (SAI) 
  • Changes to having multiple children in college
  • Custodial parent will be the parent providing greater student financial support
 
See full PDF below as a resource and always check FAFSA directly for the most up-to-date information as forms and resources become available.
 
CSS PROFILE
CSS Profile: Some college require the CSS Profile. See your individual college for additional financial forms and deadlines. Please note, the CSS Profile deadlines are often early. Pay attention to each colleges' financial aid deadlines.
 
CAL GRANT 
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  1. Submit a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application
  2. Create a WebGrants 4 Students Account
  3. GPA submission*
*Beverly Hills HS will submit all Seniors' Cal Grant GPA to the California Student Aid Commission unless opts out. Email communication is sent out in early Fall of the senior year providing information in addition to an opt-out form.
 
 
RESOURCES

Estimating net price on a college you are interested in

College Navigator is a helpful resource that not only tells you about specific financial aid information for a specific college but the percentage of merit aid and how many students access it.

 

Net Price Calculators on colleges' websites:

Go directly to a college's website's financial aid page and find the Net Price Calculator to assess net price. Net price is a rough estimate and may change. Communicate with your college and understand your options. 

 

It's important to start the cost of college conversation early with your family. Have a candid conversation about loans, realistic expectations on college costs, and start the conversation early!

 

 
Tuition savings for out-of-state universities program.
 

BHHS SCHOLARSHIPS

BHHS has multiple scholarships for seniors to apply to each year. Read ParentSquare newsletters for more information regarding deadlines and amounts.

 

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