So…I filed my financial aid on time back in February, everything went smoothly so I didn’t think to check the status of my financial aid. I checked again now and UCSD hasn’t received my financial aid documents because I checked my application…I added the wrong university.
This is kind of crisis mode for me, is there anything I can do?
Add UCSD to your FAFSA today
So…if the student didn’t submit to UCSD before March 2, would,they still be Calgrant eligible if they submitted to other UCs?
I think so
Tim…did you send to any UCs?
What kind of aid do you need from UCSD?
If the kid’s income qualifies for Cal Grant, then he qualifies for B&G. So, even if he doesn’t get the CG, he’ll get aid because of B&G promise.
That said, it would be unusual if he only applied to one UC.
If somehow he doesn’t get the aid, he needs to request to defer enrollment. But, I do think he’ll get the aid.
Sorry, I didn’t check up on this.
I only applied to one UC because UCSD is the only school I’m going to. I’m actually a fourth year at UCSD, need another year here before I graduate.
And I get Cal Grant and Pell Grant aid. Whatever is leftover I make up with school loans since my family can’t contribute.
I think you need to go down to financial aid tomorrow. It sounds like you didn’t submit your FAFSA to YOUR school or any other UC…on time.
It was a mistake…but you need to talk to them.
I believe Calgrant has some pretty firm deadlines. I don’t know what they do if someone misses them in your situation.
Does the Cal Grant deadline apply EVERY year or just the first year?
You’re a continuing student. Sounds like you qualify for B&G promise. If you don’t get your CG then you’ll probably get a UC grant instead.
How do I renew my Cal Grant?
If you’ve already received a Cal Grant, whether or not you’re receiving payments or it’s on reserve status, you don’t need to submit a verified Cal Grant GPA to renew your award for the next year. However, you will need to submit the FAFSA for each academic year of renewal. To submit your FAFSA, please go online to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Beginning with the 2011-12 academic year, students have to meet income, asset and minimum need criteria to be considered for a renewal Cal Grant award. For more details, please go to the “About Senate Bill 70” page on our website.
In July, you should receive notification from the Commission regarding your renewal status. You can also log in to your WebGrants for Students account to check on your Cal Grant status. Please read the Cal Grant Renewal Important Program Facts sheet for an explanation of your renewal options, and follow the directions on the sheet to make the best use of your Cal Grant award.
No deadline on that FAFSA submission?
Looks like you are OK…read least line.