I’m a community college student hoping to transfer into one of the UC’s in California. I applied as a transfer for this fall, but I did not file my FAFSA until recently as I did not understand how FAFSA worked for transfers. I’m worried now that I’ve made a terrible mistake and that even if I get in, I will be unable to attend my chosen university because of financial aid.
How is financial aid handled for transfer students? Have I lost my chance for any aid this year?
You may still receive aid, however, potentially not as much as you would have received if you had applied by the deadline.
You will have to see. If you are Cal Grant eligible I don’t think you will get it. You may have to wait another year. No one will know except the financial aid office.
Really all this stuff you need to do was on the website. Going forward, read and know what your requirements are. Not just for filing for aid, but for everything you need to do for class, for SAP, etc etc. Read your student handbook, the syllabus the professor gives etc.