• FAFSA on the Web. Free Application For Federal Student Aid.

• FAFSA on the Web Worksheet allows you to read and complete the questions before entering your information online. The questions are listed in the same order as they appear on the FAFSA on the Web.

• PIN The first step to complete your FAFSA online is to request your personal identification number (PIN). The PIN acts as your electronic signature on the FAFSA application and is the fastest way to sign your application. Dependent students and their parents should acquire PIN's to make this process easier. It usually takes 1-3 days to receive PIN's via email.

• Student Aid on the Web Free information from the U. S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.

State Aid Information

• California Student Aid Commission Free information from the California Student Aid Commission on state, federal, and institutional financial aid.

• CAL Grants Free information from the California Student Aid Commission on CAL Grants and additional state financial aid.

• Smart Guide To Financial Aid Comprehensive free resource for student financial aid information on the Web.

• US Department of Education Free information on financial aid from the US Department of Education.

• Think College Learn why it is never too early or too late to think about college from the US Department of Education.

• Mapping Your Future Lots of general information about financial aid and career planning

• ED FUND Loan Portal helps connect student and parent borrowers with lenders — a one-stop resource of information to help find loans to finance a college education.

College and Career Planning

• CaliforniaColleges.edu provides free information to students, counselors, and parents about colleges and careers, admission policies, and how to plan and pay for higher education.