Financial Aid
Welcome to Chaffey College Financial Aid!
Apply For Financial Aid
The 2026-2027 FAFSA and CADAA applications are now available to complete.
Will you be enrolled as a student in 2026-2027 (Summer 2026, Fall 2026 or Spring 2027)? if so, complete your FAFSA OR DREAM ACT APPLICATION
The 2026–2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available, and students have until June 30, 2027, to submit it for the 2026–27 academic year.
FAFSA AND CA Dream Act Application Zoom Sessions EVERY WEEK
Receive FAFSA/Dream Act assistance application.
Registration is required with the links provided below.
The Financial Aid Process
Steps to Apply for Financial Aid at Chaffey College
Receiving financial aid can be confusing. The following are the basic steps of the financial aid process.
- 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 Award 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 Types of Financial Aid.
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When your file is complete your funds will be disbursed based on:
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- 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.
