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How to Apply for FAFSA

Begin Online FAFSA Application

To be considered for federal student aid, state, and institutional aid, you must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year that you attend college. The application opens each academic year on October 1st with a priority deadline of March 2nd. 

Steps to Apply

  1. Apply online at https://studentaid.gov/fafsa and list the Gavilan College School code (001202). Processing time is approximately two weeks. 

  2. Check your status or view any required documents, login to the myGav portal, click on the Student tab, view Financial Aid Requirements, and select the correct Academic Year.    
  3. Submit requested documents. 


Who is Eligible to File a FAFSA?

Persons who:

  • Are U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents (who have an "Alien Registration Number").
  • Have Social Security Number.
  • Are not in default on an educational loan nor owe a refund on federal (or state) student aid.
  • Are enrolled in an eligible program for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate.
  • Have the ability to benefit from the education offered. This can be met by holding a high school diploma, passing an approved test in the Assessment Center, or securing a GED diploma.
  • Have declared an educational goal like AA/AS, certificate, and/or transfer.
  • Are making satisfactory academic progress.

Don't meet the above requirements? Take a look at our California Dream Act page. 

Tips and Additional Resources

  • Don't forget to create your FSA ID (and one for your parent if applicable) to sign your FAFSA electronically.
  • Need help creating an FSA ID? Watch the How to Create Your FSA ID video. 
  • Check out our library of Financial Aid TV videos. 
  • Informacion en Espanol! Llene el Formulario Gratuito de FAFSA

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