FAFSA and CADAA Requirement - College and Career Centers - Campbell Union High School District

CUHSD wants to share an important update from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you plan to attend a college, community college, or trade school in 2027, you'll need to apply for financial aid.

Date Important Timeline

The 2027–2028 FAFSA Application (opens in new tab) is officially scheduled to open on October 1, 2026.

Please note: CUHSD recommends that you launch your FAFSA and CADAA applications from CaliforniaColleges.edu (CCGI). Information about CCGI and applications will also be available in the fall.

Action New This Year: Gov Photo ID Requirement

The FAFSA has introduced a new financial aid process (opens in new tab) and may now require a government-issued photo ID to process your application.

If you don't have an ID, it could hold up or delay your financial aid. This summer is the time to get it—before the fall rush.

You can make an appointment locally at the California DMV San Jose Field Office (opens in new tab).

Options Undocumented Students

Check if you qualify for the California Dream Act Application (opens in new tab) (CADAA) instead. This application does not require a government-issued ID. More information will be available in the fall.

Download FAFSA Updates Resource PDF (opens in new tab)

CUHSD hosts Cash 4 College and Financial Aid workshops with application support open to all district families. At the Cash 4 College workshops families will receive one to one support from trained financial aid professionals to complete the FAFSA or CADAA. Financial Aid Nights are where families receive information regarding financial aid. The 2026-2027 FAFSA application opens October 1, 2025.

What To Bring to Financial Aid Night:

Bring your computer or notebook

What To Bring to Cash 4 College:

Computer or tablet (please make sure it is charged)

FSA ID (For FAFSA filers ONLY)

Driver's License, if you have one

Social Security Card, if you have one

Alien Registration Card, if you have one

ITIN, if you have one

List of Colleges you are interested in

Most current bank statements

Any records of untaxed income

Prior-prior year tax information (1040s and W2s)

2026-2027 FAFSA/CADAA for College Workshops

Financial Aid Presentations

School	Location	Date	Time	Language	CCC
Del Mar High School	Cafeteria	September 29, 2026	5:00 pm - 6:30 pm	English	SJCC
Del Mar High School	Library	September 29, 2026	5:00 pm - 6:30 pm	Español	SJCC
Westmont High School	Virtual	September 17, 2026	6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	English, Espanol, Vietnamese	WVC
Branham High School	Virtual	September 29,2026	6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	—	WVC
Leigh High School	Virtual	September 15, 2026	6:00 - 7:30 PM	English	SJCC
Leigh High School	Library	September 15, 2026	6:00 to 7:30 PM	Español	SJCC
Prospect High School	Virtual	December 2, 2026	6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	—	WVC
Boynton High School	Virtual	TBD	6:00 pm - 7:30 pm	English
Boynton High School	Virtual	TBD	6:00 pm - 7:30 pm	Español

Cash 4 College Workshops

School	Location	Date	Time	Notes	CCC
Leigh High School	CCC	October 20, 2026	5:00 pm - 7:30 pm	Eng/Sp together	SJCC
Del Mar High School	Cafeteria	October 6, 2026	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	—	SJCC & WVC
Branham High School	CCC	November 3, 2026	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	—	WVC
Del Mar High School	Cafeteria	December 1st, 2026	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	—	SJCC & WVC
Westmont HS	CCC	December 8, 2026	5:00 - 7:00PM	English, Spanish, Vietnamese	WVC and SJCC
Prospect High School	CCC	December 10, 2026	3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	English & Spanish	WVC
Boynton High School	—	December 16, 2026	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Boynton Students Only	SJCC
Del Mar High School	Cafeteria	January 12th, 2027	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	—	SJCC & WVC
Westmont High School	Academic Center	January 13, 2027	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	English, Spanish, Vietnamese	SJCC & WVC
Branham High School	CCC	January 19, 2027	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	—	WVC
Leigh High School	CCC	February 4, 2027	5:00 pm - 7:30 pm	Eng/Sp together	WVC
Prospect High School	CCC	February 10, 2027	3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	English & Spanish	WVC

Final Week Of February- Internal Mini C4C at each site with WVC support

School	Location	Date	Time	Notes	CCC
Prospect	CCC	Monday, February 22, 2027	1:45-3pm		WVC
Branham	CCC	Tuesday, February 23, 2027	2:45-4:30pm		WVC
Del Mar	CCC	Wednesday, February 24, 2027	2:30-4:30 pm		WVC
Leigh	CCC	Thursday, February 25, 2027	2:30-4:30 pm		WVC
Westmont	Academic Center	Friday, February 26, 2027	2:30-4:30 pm	English and Spanish	WVC

CAL Grant
The State of California seeks to expand access to financial aid to students and families who may otherwise not be aware of the opportunities. Continuing from last academic school year, all 12th grade students and their parents will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) per the recently passed California AB 469.

Important reasons why you would want to complete the FAFSA/CADAA application by the March 2nd, 2026 deadline:

This is the priority deadline for Cal Grant consideration
Receive priority for money for education, trade school, community college and/or college
FAFSA/CADAA may be required for college scholarship consideration
Receive financial aid offers from multiple schools before making a decision

Visit the Federal Student Aid Website
Visit the CADAA Website
Federal Student Aid Youtube Resources

Register as a Parent/Guardian for the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI)

To register as a parent for the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI), you can follow these steps:

Go to CaliforniaColleges.edu
Click Register Your Account
Select I am a Parent/Guardian from the dropdown menu
Enter your child's school district and school name
Enter your child's first and last name, student ID number, and date of birth
Click the checkbox to certify that you are a parent
Click Next to continue
You will be brought to the Family Dashboard

Your parent account will be linked to your child's account. You can add additional students to your account by clicking Add Another Student under My Students.

CaliforniaColleges.edu is a free platform for California 6th–12th grade students, their parents, and educators. It provides resources and tools to help students plan for college, careers, and financial aid.

If you are having trouble registering, you can check that you entered your information correctly. If you are still having trouble, you can contact your school counselor.

Free Tutorials for FAFSA/CADAA by California Colleges Guidance Initiative (CCGI)

Californiacolleges.edu Offers Free Tutorials on Filling out the FAFSA/CADAA
All CUHSD students can access this platform through their Google Single Sign On
Visit californiacolleges.edu to get started