Update: The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) announced on 2/25/25, the extension of our state priority deadline to April 2, 2025. Students can complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by April 2 for consideration for Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship.

The State deadline is normally March 2nd each year. Continuing community college students have until September 2nd of each year, the secondary deadline for Cal Grant Consideration.