
Managing Aid
Once you’ve applied and been awarded financial aid, the next step is learning how to manage it. This section provides tools and guidance to help you understand your award, track important deadlines, create a budget, accept or appeal aid, and complete verification. Managing your aid effectively ensures you get the full benefit of the support available to you.
Tools & Resources
Key Financial Aid Dates
SEP
2025-26
Financial Aid Disbursement
September 16, 2025
OCT
2026-27
FAFSA & CADAA Apps Open
October 1, 2025
MAR
2026-27
CA State Priority Deadline
March 2, 2026
JUN
2026-27
Financial Aid Appeals Open
June 1, 2026
AUG
2026-27
Verification doc deadline
August 15, 2026

Contact Us
Have a question or need support? We’re here to help.
Location: 205 Hahn Student Services (view map)
In-Person Advising: Monday–Friday, 1 – 5 p.m.
Phone and Zoom Advising (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.):
Phone: Call (669) 900-6833
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