Financial Aid & Scholarship Services
Financial Aid Hours:
Fall 2025 Extended Hours:
Gilroy Campus
Monday - Tuesday:8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday - Thursday:8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm (By Appointment Only 12:00 - 2:00 pm)
Hollister Site
Tuesday - Wednesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Closed for lunch 1:00PM - 2:00 PM
Important Information:
The FAFSA and CADAA deadline for the 2025-2026 academic year is June 30, 2026. This means that students have from November 14, 2024, to June 30, 2026, to file their FAFSA application for the 2025-2026 (Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026)school year.
FAFSA and CADAA for the 2026-27 (Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027) school year is Now OPEN!
Use the FAFSA to apply for the Pell Grant, SEOG, Student Loans, Cal Grant, California College Promise (Fee Waiver), Gavilan College Promise and Work-Study for Fall, Spring and Summer.
Use the California Dream Act Application to apply for the Cal Grant, California College Promise (Fee Waiver), Gavilan College Promise Fall, Spring and Summer.
Stay informed about FAFSA changes and receive up-to-date notifications and information:
3 FAFSA Deadlines You Need to Know: https://studentaid.gov/articles/3-FAFSA-deadlines/
Financial Aid Services are available
We are happy to assist you with your financial aid needs. If you are interested in visiting the office in person, please review the guidelines for visiting campus and schedule your appointment:
Guidelines for In-Person Financial Aid Services
Due to FERPA regulations, no student information will be given to anyone other than the student without authorization from the student.
We continue to offer virtual services. Financial Aid staff may be reached by email, phone, text, and Zoom! Please refer to the contact information and schedules below.
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Do you need assistance filing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application? Friendly and knowledgeable Peer Mentors are available to assist you virtually or in person!
Visit the Welcome Center: https://www.gavilan.edu/student/welcome_center/ Visit the Virtual Welcome Center: |
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Do you need assistance with an existing financial aid application, financial aid document submission, or review of your financial aid package? Schedule an in person, phone or ZOOM appointment with our Financial Aid counter. Drop ins are welcome! Drop-in Hours: Fall 2025 Extended Hours:
Contact Information: Schedule an In-Person, Phone, or Zoom Appointment Please review our COVID-19 safety FAQ before coming to campus. |
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Hollister
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Do you need assistance with an existing financial aid application, financial aid document submission, or review of your financial aid package? Schedule an in person, phone or ZOOM appointment with our Financial Aid counter. Drop ins are welcome! Drop-in Hours:
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Elizabeth San Ramon Hablo Español Financial Aid Technician
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Alyssa Munoz Financial Aid Program Specialist
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Kim Benjamin Sr. Financial Aid Specialist
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Gladys Elizondo Hablo Español Sr. Financial Aid Specialist
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Rocio De Reza Hablo Español Sr. Financial Aid Specialist
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Stay informed with all the changes 2025-26 and receive up-to-date notifications and information:
Federal Student Aid Social Media:
Twitter
Instagram
(Educational Webinars)
CA Student Aid Commission Social Media:
Twitter
CA Student Aid Commission LinkTree
For FAFSA technical issues, students should contact FSA at 800-433-3243. If students encounter any technical issues while completing CADAA, they should contact CSAC Student Support at 888-224-7268 or studentsupport@csac.ca.gov .
Stay informed: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/FAFSA-support
Resources:
Championing Equity- Immigrantsrising.org
Immigrantsrising.org - Systemwide AB 540 FAQ
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