card header icon
NJUHSD All In For Your Future! Class of 2025

 
This is a resource to support your post-high school planning! This site provides comprehensive information on:
  • District Scholarships through Going Merry
  • FAFSA/CADAA applications
  • Cal Grant opportunities
  • FAFSA Tips and Tricks
  • California Community Colleges
  • Sierra College
  • CSS Profile
  • NJUHSD Events
  • And much more!
This tool is designed to guide you through each step as you plan for your future after high school. Whether you're looking into scholarships, understanding financial aid, or exploring college options, this link has you covered.
 
 

card header icon
FAFSA

What is FAFSA? Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans for college, career/trade school, or graduate school.

https://youtu.be/NmEP38x-1Z8

Creating a StudentAid.gov Account
Every contributor—anyone (you, your spouse, a biological or adoptive parent, or your parent's spouse) who's required to provide information on the FAFSA form—needs a StudentAid.gov account before accessing and completing their section of the online form. We strongly recommend you and your contributor(s) create StudentAid.gov accounts before starting your FAFSA form. When you create your account, be careful to enter your name and Social Security number (SSN) exactly as they appear on your Social Security card. You and your contributors can access the StudentAid.gov account by using an FSA ID (account username and password).
Note: Contributors without an SSN can create a StudentAid.gov account too to fill out their portion of your FAFSA form online.
To start the online FAFSA form, select “Log In To Start.” You’ll be taken to the “Log In” page to enter your account username and password. After logging in, you’ll be given the option to select your applicable role to fill out the FAFSA form: “Student” or “Parent.” You (the student) should select “Student.” If a parent wants to start their dependent child’s FAFSA form, they should select the “Parent” option.
 

card header icon
California Dream Act

card header icon
FINANCIAL AID FOR MILITARY DEPENDENTS

Both the federal government and nonprofit organizations offer money for college to veterans, future military personnel, active-duty personnel, or those related to veterans or active-duty personnel. In addition to the GI Bill and the Military Tuition Assistance Program offered by the federal government, there are additional benefits available for service members, veterans, and their families.

Department of Education Benefits

The Department of Education (ED) offers a variety of benefits for which you may be eligible. These benefits include grantsloansloan deferment, and loan forgiveness.
 

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. You will be eligible for the maximum Federal Pell Grant amount if certain unique circumstances apply.
 

Student Loan Benefits

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) offer a variety of student loan benefits and repayment options available for members of the armed forces. If you believe you qualify for the benefits below but haven’t received them, contact your loan servicer.