How to Apply for Aid

Submit new or renewal CADAA or FAFSA.

• Applying as early as possible is always advised! 
  • Students attending Saddleback College have until September 2nd of each year to complete their financial aid application.  
  • Applications received after this date will still be reviewed for eligibility, however some state programs may not be awarded.
• Be sure to include the Saddleback College school code:
  • FAFSA: 008918
  • Dream Act (CADAA): 00891800
• A new application is required for each academic year!
• If you need assistance completing your financial aid application, please visit our office, or contact us via phone, email, or our Zoom Virtual Counter.

• 1-2 weeks after submitting your or CADAA or FAFSA application, the application will be received by the Financial Aid Office.
• You will receive an email to your Saddleback College student email account when the application is received.
• The email will provide instructions on next steps.
• If eligible, the California College Promise Grant will be awarded upon receipt of your financial aid application.

• Log onto https://saddleback.studentforms.com, login using your Saddleback College student email and password or if first time logging in, follow the instructions to register for an account.
• Complete all outstanding tasks
• Financial aid eligibility cannot be determined unless all financial aid tasks have been completed. 
• Not all students will have additional tasks to complete.

• Award notifications are emailed to students upon review of financial aid applications and outstanding tasks.
• Initial awards are based on full-time enrollment, and subsequent award notifications with updated eligibility are sent prior to disbursement.
• Eligibility is based on a number of factors including, but not limited to enrollment status (full-time, half-time, etc.)

• Students eligible for financial aid are disbursed aid according to the information on their award notifications.
• Disbursement dates are determined by the date your file is completed, the sooner you apply and complete outstanding tasks, the sooner you will receive your financial aid disbursement.

Click Here for Disbursement Information

• New students will need to select a disbursement method.
• Returning students will need to take any action unless an update to your disbursement method is needed.
• Instructions for selecting a disbursement method can be found on the Refund Information page.