Financial Aid

• Apply beginning October 1st every year. The first deadline for Cal Grant consideration is March 2nd every year.
• Chaffey College's School Code: 001163
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

        For U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or eligible non-citizens with a valid Social Security number

                  OR

       If you are a non-resident of the U.S., and meet the AB 540 residency requirement you may be eligible for Financial Aid through the California Dream Act             Application (CADAA) online 

•  Apply for California Dream Act Application
• Be sure to include Chaffey College’s school code 00116300.

Check your Financial Aid status via the Financial Aid – Student Self Service Portal by following these steps:

• Log onto the Self Service Portal by clicking MyChaffeyportal
• Go to MyChaffeyView under Shortcuts
• Click on the Self Service (Registration)
• Click on Financial Aid box menu
• Select the Awary Year from the drop-down menu
• Select Required Documents
• Review your Check list
• Review your Satisfactory Academic Progress standing and Required documents

To view a list of required documents/Actions and any additional documentation you are required to complete, click on “Required documents”. If the item is marked “Incomplete”, then you will need to submit required forms and any additional documentation. Complete and submit all required documents and any additional documents to the Financial Aid Office to complete your file as soon as possible. Only submit the required documents listed on your checklist.

Once the Financial Aid Office reviews all required documentation and completes the verification process if required, your file will be completed.

If you are eligible for a the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) (Formerly BOGFW), this will automatically be applied after your FAFSA or Dream Act application is received. Once eligibility has been determined, and you have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant, or any other type of aid, it will be automatically accepted in the award letter. For more information on the CCPG and types of financial aid, please refer to Financial Aid Programs.

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When your file is complete your funds will be disbursed based on:

• • Submitting all your required documents on the tasks list or,
  • When we received your completed application without required tasks

   Disbursement Information Link: https://www.chaffey.edu/financialaid/disbursement-dates.php  

An award notification will be sent to you via your panther email. You may view your awards on MyChaffeyportal under Financial Aid Self-Service. Disbursements will be made to eligible students with complete financial aid files, are enrolled in courses that have started and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy  per criteria established by the Chaffey College Financial Aid Office.