Hello DVS Senior Families: College application season is in full swing and we want to share important information for those families who will apply for financial aid.
The 2026-2027 FAFSA is now open!
The Department of Education (ED) officially launched the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 academic year a week early. The launch came after a successful beta testing period in August. Students and families can complete the form now, giving them earlier access to financial aid information. Please note that some challenges have been found for mixed-status families. The ED has not yet provided a permanent solution to identity verification issues, which continues to pose a challenge for these families when attempting to file the FAFSA and privacy concerns.
The 2026–27 CADAA opens October 1:
The California Dream Act Application (CADAA) opens on October 1. The CADAA is available to eligible undocumented Californians and mixed status families. While the CADAA provides access to state and institutional aid, students who file only the CADAA are not eligible for federal financial aid dollars.
The 2026-2027 CSS Profile opens October 1:
The CSS Profile is an online application used by mostly private colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid. The UCs and CSUs do not use the CSS Profile. Here is list ofcolleges that use the CSS Profile.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor: fmarquez@davincischools.org
