| Program | Application Required | Application Available | Recommended Filing Date | Processing Time |
| Federal Pell Grant | FAFSA | December each year | As soon as possible after January 1 | Normally 3 months |
| Federal Supplemental Grant (SEOG) | FAFSA | December | As soon as possible after January 1 | Normally 3 months |
| Federal Perkins Loan | FAFSA | December | As soon as possible after January 1 | Normally 3 months |
| Federal College Work-Study | FAFSA | December | As soon as possible after January 1 | Normally 3 months |
| State University Grant | FAFSA | December | As soon as possible after January 1 | Normally 3 months |
| Educational Opportunity Grant (EOP) | FAFSA | December | As soon as possible after January 1 | Normally 3 months |
| Graduate Equity Fellowship | FAFSA | February | April 1 | 5 months |
| Cal Grants A & B and Graduate Fellowship | FAFSA | December | March 2 | Calif. Student Aid Commission notifies new winners in May/June. Renewal winners will be notified by the Financial Aid Office on the Award Letter. |
| Stafford, SLS, and PLUS loans | FAFSA and Loan Application | June | Banks vary—ask Financial Aid Office | Normally 2 months until notification. Varies during the year. |
| Financial Aid Scholarships | FAFSA | February | May 1 | Notification—July |
| Other University Scholarships | Check with college and dept. offices | Check with college and dept. offices | Check with college and dept. offices | Check with college and dept. offices |
last modified August 9, 1995