Forms & Useful Links

Download the forms you need and find trusted federal and state financial aid websites below. All forms are for the 2026–27 award year. If you’re not sure which form to complete, contact the Financial Aid Office. 

2026–2027 Financial Aid Forms 

• Verification Worksheet V1 (Income & Family Size) - Complete if your FAFSA was selected for standard verification. 
• Aggregate Verification Worksheet V5 - Confirms identity along with income and family size. 
• 2026-2027 V4 Notary form - Verify your identity in person or by notary. Instructions are included. 
• V4 Identity Verification information - Additional V4 verification methods and instructions can be found at the link here
• Special Circumstances Income Appeal - Request a review if your income changed — for example, a job loss. 
• Unusual Circumstances Dependency Override - For students who cannot provide parent information due to an unusual circumstance. 
• Cost of Attendance Adjustment Appeal - Request a budget increase when your real costs are higher. 
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal - Appeal a financial aid suspension. 

Useful Federal & State Resources

• Federal Student Aid (studentaid.gov) - The U.S. Department of Education’s official site for federal aid and the FAFSA. 
• Complete the FAFSA - Start or renew your Free Application for Federal Student Aid. 
• California Dream Act Application (CADAA)The state aid application for eligible students who can’t file the FAFSA. 
• California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)Information on the Cal Grant, Chafee Grant, and other state aid programs. 
• WebGrants 4 StudentsCheck and manage your Cal Grant and Chafee award status. 
• California Chafee Grant for Foster YouthGrant for current and former foster youth. 
• I Can Go To CollegeCalifornia Community Colleges’ financial aid and planning resource. 
• FinAid — The SmartStudent Guide to Financial AidIndependent guidance on paying for college.