Financial Aid, Scholarships & Grants

While applicants are encouraged to seek grants and scholarships, students should not rely upon them as a major means of financing their education.

1. Getting Started
   • Where To Find Information
2. Government Aid
   • Federal Pell Grants
   • Federal SEOG Grants
   • Federal Perkins Loans
   • Federal Stafford Loans
   • Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
   • Additional Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
   • Federal Plus Loans
   • Federal Work / Study Program
   • California State Aid
     • Cal Grant A
     • Cal Grant B
     • Cal Grant C
   • Notice About Federal and State Aid Programs
3. FIDM and Affording College
   • FIDM and Financial Aid Guidelines
   • Frequently Asked Questions
4. Scholarship Information
   • FIDM Scholarship Store
   • FIDM Scholarship Foundation
   • Scholarship Publications
   • Online Scholarship Research

Where can I find information about grants, scholarships, and financial aid programs?

• Applicants needing financial assistance are encouraged to inquire about the financial aid programs administered by the college.
• Applicants should consult their high school counselors about any grants or scholarships available.
• Numerous local, state and national scholarship competitions provide many scholarship opportunities.
• Students or their parents should explore financial assistance opportunities that could be available through their affiliations with employers, alumni, fraternal and civic organizations.