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Applying for Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid, you will need to complete a financial aid application: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act (CADAA).and include Cal Poly Pomona's school code (001144) in the school selection section of the application. The financial aid application should be filled between October 1 - March 2 each year in order to be considered for the upcoming year's priority award. You should apply as early as possible to ensure that you can receive timely information of the financial aid available to you.
Once your application is received, the Office of Financial Aid will request additional information from you if needed. Click here for a tutorial on completing the FAFSA or CADAA.
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