The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application students must complete to apply for federal and state student assistance. Many colleges and universities also require the FAFSA to be considered for additional institutional aid.
Learn more: fafsa.ed.gov
Students will need:
We strongly recommend students complete the application as early as possible before March 2. All financial data submitted is subject to verification.
Students who wish to apply for the 10,000 Degrees Undergraduate Scholarship must first fill out the FAFSA OR California DREAM ACT application. Eligible students must file the free application for federal student aid (fafsa) before completing the 10,000 Degrees application.
Remember, your parents’ citizenship status does not affect your eligibility for federal student aid.
Alex Stern
Program Director, North Bay
Phone: 415.451.4015
Email: astern (at) 10000degrees.org
Christopher Gonzales
Director, Strategic Growth & School Partnerships
Phone: 951.807.1241
Email: cgonzales (at) 10000degrees.org
Scott BonDurant
Program Director, College Success & Fellowship
Phone: 415.451.4011
Email: sbondurant (at) 10000degrees.org
Tania Requenes
Director, Community College Success
Phone: 415.246.8283
Email: trequenes (at) 10000degrees.org