Financial Aid

Las Positas College offers federal and state financial assistance to eligible students. 

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The FAFSA^® form is free!
Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free and quick, and it gives you access to most sources of financial aid—federal, state, and school resources—to help pay for college or career/trade school.

California College Promise Grant Fee Waiver Application

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LPC Tuition Free Promise for 2024-2025

Las Positas College now offers free tuition for first-time, full-time students in their 1st year and a 2nd year promise for those who maintain eligibility throughout the fall and spring terms.
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NEW SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: January 13, 2025

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FAFSA and CADAA are Now Available

The 2025-2026 FAFSA and CADAA are available to complete and submit for the next aid year (only fill out one application that applies to your situation).

Please complete your application by the Cal Grant deadline of March 03, 2025. Apply early to maximize your financial aid opportunities for the 2025-26 academic year! 

https://www.csac.ca.gov/apply - how to apply

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How To Correct or Update Your 2024-2025 FAFSA^® Form Answer or watch a Video

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When it comes to deciding how to get your money, you deserve choices.
Your choices include:
The 'optional' BankMobile Vibe account   or
ACH transfer into an existing account (personal account)

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HOW DOES FINANCIAL AID WORK FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS?

Whether you’re aiming for college, trade school, or a certification program, California has the resources to help you achieve it. Financial aid can help cover not only your tuition, but other costs and living expenses such as rent, food, transportation, and books. Your gateway to accessing this financial aid is applying through the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA). 

Because undocumented students cannot receive federal aid or apply for FAFSA, CSAC created an alternative, the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA)! The CADAA opens doors to state and institutional financial aid programs and opportunities. With the CADAA, undocumented students and eligible non-immigrants may qualify for a variety of grants, scholarships, and loans. 

https://www.csac.ca.gov/undocumented

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I’ve just been awarded the Cal Grant. 
What are my next steps? Answer on CSAC webpage

• Log-into WebGrants 4 Students located at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov.  If this is your first time visiting WG4S, you will need to create a WG4S account by clicking the link that says, “Create an Account”.

• Once you are logged into the WG4S account, scroll down to the “Cal Grant” section.

• Select the school of attendance card and click on the “School Change” Button.

• Once you have selected your California Cal Grant eligible school, submit it to receive a confirmation message. 
• If you are unable to make the school change online, fill out the G-10 Grant Record Change Form for Students.  Complete Section 1, 2, and 6, and send to studentsupport@csac.ca.gov as a PDF of the completed form. Once received, please allow 4-6 weeks for processing. 

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Student Resource:

Public Benefit Finder for Students

We know college expenses can pile up fast, from tuition to rent and groceries. But, numerous public benefit programs, such as student financial aid, cash aid, and food assistance, can help students lighten the load. Use the Public Benefit Finder for California Students to identify key supports and resources that can make college costs manageable.    

https://california-competes.shinyapps.io/californiacompetes/

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