Steps to Apply

• Visit the FAFSA page on the Federal Student Aid website.
• Learn about recent changes on our Using the New FAFSA Form webpage.
• You will need to create an FSA ID first as your electronic signature.
• List De Anza College and our code number 004480 on the FAFSA. If you are applying to other colleges, list their codes also.

If you're an undocumented student

• You can file online by visiting the California Student Aid Commission website.
• List De Anza College and our code number 004480 on the CADAA. If you are applying to other colleges, list their codes also.
• You can also download the CADAA form and print it out. Once you have filled it in, mail the form to: California Student Aid Commission, Cal Grant Operations, P.O. Box 419077, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9077.

The Student Aid Report contains a summary of the information you provided on your FAFSA.

It also lists your Sudent Aid Index (SAI) number (formerly known as your Expected Family Contribution) which is the number used to determine your eligibility for financial aid. Your SAI will appear in the upper right-hand portion of your SAR.

If the SAR does not provide an SAI, you may have omitted important information from your FAFSA. Review your SAR carefully and check MyPortal for any notice of required documents.

You should receive your SAR from the Federal Student Aid office within several days of electronically filing your FAFSA, or four weeks if you mail it.

If you have not received the SAR within two to four weeks after applying, you can check on the status of your application by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center (1-800-4FEDAID).

Review your Student Aid Report carefully to make sure all information is correct and complete.

Be sure to carefully read the SAR for instructions on providing additional information or resolving any identified problems.

If you need to make corrections, you should contact the Financial Aid Office at De Anza within two weeks of the college receiving your application.

• You can use the Federal Student Aid website to make corrections, even if you did not submit your original application online. But you should also notify the Financial Aid Office at De Anza to make sure the college has the most current information.
• If the information on the SAR is correct, but no longer reflects your current family situation, contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss your special circumstances. We may be able to adjust the data on your application and re-assess your eligibility.

If you are or were a foster youth, you may qualify for a Chafee Grant. First-time applicants must  submit a separate Chafee Grant Application, in addition to the FAFSA or CADAA. For more information and the application form, see the Chafee Grant page maintained by the California Student Aid Commission.

EOPS offers a limited number of grants to students who are academically and economically disadvantaged. In addition to the FAFSA or CADAA, you'll need to submit a separate application. Contact the De Anza EOPS Office for that form.

Don't forget about scholarships! Visit the AcademicWorks site to see a variety of privately funded scholarships offered specifically to students at De Anza or Foothill College. You can also use AcademicWorks to apply for these online.

Financial aid officials may need your GPA information to see if you qualify for one type of CalGrants. Most high schools in California automatically forward your GPA to the California Student Aid Commission. If yours doesn't, you can submit a certified GPA form to the commission. For more information, see the commission's Cal Grant GPA webpage.