Financial Aid

How to Apply
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Finances shouldn’t stand in your way of moving forward. 
We are here to help you get financial support so you can afford college!

Apply for Financial Aid

Receiving financial aid starts with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You must complete the FAFSA every year, the earlier the better!

FAFSA

Aid for Undocumented Students

As an Undocumented student, you too can receive many types of financial aid. Instead of completing the FAFSA, you will complete the California Dream Act Application.

CA Dream Act Application

Help with the Applications

Attend one of our FAFSA and DREAM Act Submission Labs to get help with completing the FAFSA or CA Dream Act application.

Submission Labs and Appointments

Get in Touch!

finaid@hartnell.edu

Email us your questions and/or check in on your file status. Be sure to include your first and last name and your Hartnell ID#. Not a Hartnell student? You can still send us general questions!

Chat or Talk

831-755-6806
Hartnell Chatbot, available 24/7

Have general questions about Financial Aid? Use our Hartnell Chatbot or call us during office hours. 

Due to FERPA, only general questions will be answered through these methods.

Application Assistance

We are here to help, but you also can contact FAFSA or CA Dream Act directly:

Contact FAFSA at 1-800-433-3243
Contact the California Student Aid Commission for CA Dream Act assistance at 1-888-224-7268

Contact Us

Office of Financial Aid
finaid@hartnell.edu
(831) 755-6806
  • Monday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm