Apply for Financial Aid - Crafton Hills College

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Steps To Apply for Financial Aid

  1. Complete the FAFSA Online or CADAA DREAM Application
    1. Crafton Hills College School Code: 009272
    2. If you are planning on taking courses at both colleges; Crafton Hills College and Valley College, only enter the school code for which your academic program belongs to. Note: The Promise Grant (aka BOG) is state aid and applies to both schools when you enter only one of the school codes from Crafton Hills College or San Bernardino Valley College.
  2. Log into Self-Service and click on "Financial Aid Self-Service" to see your award or action items that need your attention. Once all your action items state "Completed", you should be able to access your full award letter. 
  3. After your CADAA is processed, email financialaid@craftonhills.edu to open your financial aid file. 

Helpful Links

Need assistance completing or correcting your online FAFSA or DREAM application from a Financial Aid staff member?

Send an email to financialaid@craftonhills.edu requesting a workshop appointment. 

You may also sign up for a free Cash for College Webinar

Important Reminders

It’s free to apply for financial aid! You should never pay anyone or any website to complete a FAFSA or CADAA for you.
Free help is available. The CHC Financial Aid Office offers free assistance to students and the community with completing either application. 

Questions regarding your Financial Aid account?

Changes to Your Family’s Financial Situation

If your or your family’s financial situation has changed significantly from what is reflected on your federal income tax return (for example, if you’ve lost a job or otherwise experienced a drop in income), you may be eligible for a financial aid adjustment. Complete the FAFSA questions as instructed on the application (including the transfer of tax return and income information), submit your FAFSA form, then contact the school you plan to attend to discuss how your current financial situation has changed. Note that the school's decision is final and cannot be appealed to the U.S. Department of Education.

Please request and submit a Review of Income through financialaid@craftonhills.edu. When submitting the form, attach all necessary documentation in the email. Type: Review of Income in the subject line and include your name and student ID number.