Financial aid to fund a college education can come in several forms and from several sources.  Nearly all students can receive some sort of aid by filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)/ DREAM application.  Starting this year, the FAFSA/DREAM is available to complete December 1^st.  In order to be eligible to receive state aid complete the online application by the March 3rd deadline.

Applications open December 1^st.  The deadline is March 3rd. Apply online:

FAFSA Application

CA DREAM ACT Application

Scholarship Resources

There are several free resources available to high school seniors seeking scholarships for college. Below is a comprehensive list of websites that offer free listings of scholarship opportunities. Additionally, local community organizations, businesses, and foundations often provide scholarships that students can apply for. It is important to remember that students should never pay for scholarship information. Legitimate scholarships are always free to apply for and any service charging a fee is likely a scam. 

U.S. Department of Labors' Free Scholarship Finder

College Board

Bold.Org- Find Thousands of scholarships

Fast Web

Niche