Access the FAFSA form online and fill it out. It will ask for your name, location, income, expenses, school and other related information.
Access the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form online and fill it out completely. Having a high grade point average can help you qualify for higher grants.
Submit both forms online between Jan. 1 and March 2. After you fill out the individual forms, submit the forms online.
Sign up for a WebGrant account to check the status of your application. Your account will be made using your Social Security number and automatically linked to your FAFSA and other documents.