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About the FAFSA Application
We recommend that all students complete their applications by March 2nd each year because this is normally the priority deadline for both the Free Application for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
For students considering enrolling in Graduate or Professional Programs: We also recommend that those considering graduate or professional programs complete the financial aid application by the priority filing deadline, even if they are unsure of which institution they will attend. Completing the application is important because eligibility for financial aid resources can vary between universities.
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- The 2026-2027 FAFSA is now open as of October 1, 2025.
- The Priority Application Filing Period is October 1, 2025 to March 2, 2026.
- Submit your application by March 2, 2026 to be considered for the maximum aid based on your eligibility.
- The 2025-2026 FAFSA is still open.
- Our FAFSA/CADAA Application Help Sessions will begin in January 2026.
- Information will be posted on our Workshops page (coming soon).
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) has provided additional information and resources for Mixed-Status Families 2025-26.
You are in a mixed-status family if:
- You are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen AND
- Your parent(s) or spouse (FAFSA contributors) do not have a Social Security number (SSN).
A variety of video resources are available on the .
Multi-year tuition increase for the CSU
On Sep 13, 2023, the 好色先生 (CSU) Board of Trustees approved a that began with the 2024-2025 academic year. Please note that the tuition increases apply to all 23 CSU campuses. As part of the CSU system, CSU Dominguez Hills must also manage this increase for the next academic year.
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- Enhance financial aid and affordability for those students with the greatest financial need.
Full time undergraduate students saw a tuition increase of $342 for the 2024-2025 academic year, or $171 per term. The tuition increase took effect in the 2024-2025 academic year. Visit the Multi-Year Tuition Increase FAQ website to view the new tuition rates from academic year 2024-25 through 2028-29.
Undergraduate students eligible for California state financial aid programs such as the State University Grant (SUG) and Cal Grant (CG) saw an increase of $342 for the 2024-2025 academic year to cover the total tuition increase. Meanwhile, the Middle-Class Scholarship (MCS) covered a portion of the tuition increase. Students eligible for federal financial aid programs such as the Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) will not see an increase in these federal aid programs to accommodate the tuition increase. Pell Grant and FSEOG are federally funded, and do not cover increases to state tuition. In addition, please note that Pell Grant and FSEOG eligibility are based on your student need and enrollment status.
We encourage you to continue to apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) each year until you graduate with your degree.
- 2025-2026 Priority Filing Period: December 1, 2024 - March 3, 2025
Remember to always apply as soon as the applications become available so that your eligibility can be determined, and you receive the maximum amount of financial aid.