Skip To Main Content
Lodi Unified School District

Financial Aid Resources

header image with clock saying %22it's time%22

 

FAFSA and CADAA Support for Lodi Unified Students

Did you know that as a student, you are eligible for free financial aid provided through state and federal support programs? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) provides financial aid to more than 610,000 students based on eligibility. For those who aren’t eligible for FAFSA, state support is available through the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) - a program made for families that are ineligible for federal aid based on documentation. We want to make sure that all Lodi Unified students are supported in their post-secondary endeavors and take full advantage of available financial aid support.

For a step by step walk-through of the application process for both FAFSA and CADAA, you can register for a free webinar hosted by the California Student Aid Commission. Sign up for a free webinar at https://csac.ca.gov/c4c

Know the Main Types of Financial Aid

Grants

Grants are state and federal financial aid that typically does not have to be repaid.

Loans

Loans are borrowed money that must be repaid with interest.

Work-Study

Work-Study programs provide part-time jobs that allow students to earn money for school.

Frequently Asked Questions

What You Need for FAFSA

FAFSA is an application form that determines your eligibility for federal financial aid such as grants, work-study funds, and loans. To be eligible, students generally must be a US citizen or eligible noncitizen, have a high school diploma, and be accepted into an eligible post-secondary program.

Ready to complete your FAFSA form?

You will want to work with your parent or guardian to complete the application. Make sure your parent or guardian has all of this information available before proceeding:

  • Social Security Number
  • Alien Registration Number (A-Number) if not a US citizen
  • Federal income tax returns 
  • Records of child support received (if applicable) 
  • Current balance of cash, savings, and checking accounts
  • Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable) 
  • Records of net worth investments, businesses, and farms
  • Records of untaxed income (if applicable) 

Once the needed information is gathered, create a StudentAid.gov account to get started! 
 

What You Need for CADAA

CADAA is a state financial aid application for undocumented students or those with mixed-status family backgrounds that may be ineligible for federal aid. Eligible students can access California state financial aid, grants, scholarships, and/or community college fee waivers. The CADAA application is provided through the California Student Aid Commission, an organization that has strict security and confidentiality policies and procedures in place to protect the integrity and confidentiality of student records.

Ready to complete your CADAA form?

You will want to work with your parent or guardian to complete the application. Make sure your parent or guardian has all of this information available before proceeding:

  • Tax information (W-2s, tax returns)  
  • Untaxed income  (if applicable, such as child support, combat pay, or retirement funds) 
  • College lists (codes for which California college or universities you are applying to) 

Once the needed information is gathered, create a CSAC account to get started! 

Contact Us

For more information on the content of this page, please email Ren Pham-Peck at rpeck@lodiusd.net or call (209) 331-7439.