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Step 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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• Spring 2024 Transfers by November 1, 2023: Submit the 2023-2024 FAFSA
• Fall 2024 Transfers by March 1, 2024: Submit the 2024-2025 FAFSA

Step 2: Complete the CSS Profile application

�ճ���� application allows us to review your eligibility for Oxy need-based grants, loans, and work study. Remember to list Occidental College, CSS code #4581.

The deadline for this application varies depending on your application status:

• Spring 2024 Transfers by November 1, 2023: Submit the 2023-2024 CSS Profile
• Fall 2024 Transfers by March 1, 2024: Submit the 2024-2025 CSS Profile

In addition, if you have a noncustodial parent, they must complete their own CSS Profile application. Occidental requires a CSS Profile for both the custodial and noncustodial parent.

Step 3: Submit federal tax returns & W-2 forms

• Spring 2024 Transfers by November 1, 2023: Submit 2021 tax documents
• Fall 2024 Transfers by March 1, 2024: Submit 2022 tax documents

Occidental is a part of the Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). Families must upload copies of their completed federal tax returns (with all schedules and statements) and W-2s directly via .��

For California Residents Only

All California residents are required to apply for a Cal Grant. Transfer students from California community colleges may be eligible for a  if they have at least a 2.4 GPA from a community college.

You must file your FAFSA and your community college must submit your GPA to the  by March 1 in order to be considered for this Cal Grant. Students who miss the March 1 deadline have the opportunity to submit their FAFSA and community college GPA by September 2 for Cal Grant consideration.

For Veterans

If you are a U.S. military veteran, please also review the Veteran Benefits on our website.