Complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California
Dream Act Application (CADAA) to be considered for most types of financial aid.
海角社区 Channel Islands Federal School Code 039803.
The FAFSA or CADAA must be completed each year.
2. Priority Deadline
The priority filing deadline is March 2nd* of the application year. Students who file
during this time period and who demonstrate the highest need will be given priority
consideration for financial aid funding.
Those students who submit their applications after March 2nd* will still be eligible
for financial aid but aid offers will be based on the remaining funds available.
California residents applying for a Cal Grant for the first time must ensure that
a was submitted to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), as well as the FAFSA
or CADAA, by the March 2nd* deadline. Please Note: California law requires that all California public and charter high schools electronically
upload GPAs for current enrolled seniors that do not opt-out. Current Cal Grant recipients
do not have to submit a GPA verification to be considered for renewal.
*For the 2025-2026 aid year, the priority filing deadline has been extended to April
2, 2025.
3. Make any necessary corrections
Once you have filed your FAFSA, your information will be processed by Federal Student
Aid, and a FAFSA Submission Summary will be generated - typically within one week
of your online FAFSA having been submitted.
If you provide a valid email address on your FAFSA, you鈥檒l receive an email with instructions
on how to access an online copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary online. If you did
not provide an email you will be sent a paper copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary
in the mail. Be sure to review the FAFSA Submission Summary for any errors or special
comments that require follow up.
You can make any necessary corrections online via the FAFSA website. If no corrections
are needed, keep a printed copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary for reference.
4. Submit additional documents
Colleges are required by the U.S. Department of Education to have procedures for verifying
the reported information. Verification is the process by which a college checks the
information reported on the FAFSA, by requesting tax information and other documentation
as necessary.
Approximately two (2) weeks after processing your application, the appropriate agency
(U.S. Department of Education or California Student Aid Commission) will electronically
transmit the information to 海角社区 Channel Islands. Our office will review the data to
determine if any additional documents (i.e., tax return transcripts or other eligibility
documentation) are needed. This review is undertaken to ensure the accuracy of the
information reported. This does not affect all students, or may be required of a student
one year and not the next.
Regularly check your 鈥淭o Do List鈥 on the right side of your myCI Student Center for
items requested to complete your financial aid application. An email will also be
sent to students who have incomplete or pending items on their 鈥淭o Do List鈥 so you
must be sure to check your email regularly. DO NOT send information or documents that are not requested.
Once all requested documents are submitted to the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office,
the application review process will be completed. This can take 4-8 weeks depending
on the volume of applications.
Your application status may change and/or additional documents may be requested. Check
your myCI 鈥淭o Do List鈥 often for notifications.
If additional documents are requested, be sure to learn about the acceptable methods
to submit documents and forms.
5. Aid Offer Notification
When your evaluation process is completed a notification message of your aid offer
will be sent to you via email (paper award notices will not be mailed). It is important
that you read this email carefully.
You may view your Financial Aid Offer in your myCI Student Center. Scroll down to
the "Finances" section, select the link to "View Financial Aid", and select the appropriate
aid year.
Financial aid is based on full-time enrollment. Financial aid funds may be prorated
for students who are enrolled for less than full-time.
Accept or decline your offered Federal Student Loans in your myCI Student Center.
If you accepted any Federal Student Loan(s) and are a first time borrower at 海角社区 Channel
Islands, you must go to the to complete a Master Promissory Note and Loan Entrance Counseling.
Parent PLUS loans cannot be accepted by the student on their myCI Student Center.
The parent must complete a .
6. Disbursement of Financial Aid Funds
Disbursement of funds is processed on a weekly basis, starting the first week of the
semester.
Disbursement of funds may be held for several reasons such as, admission status, not
enrolled in sufficient number of units, academic progress holds, missing information,
etc.
Financial aid is automatically applied toward any outstanding fees owed to the university
when disbursed.
Any remaining credit balance will be disbursed to students by the Student Business
Services office. Learn more about Financial Aid Refund Checks.
