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A student age 24 or older by Dec. 31 of the award year is considered independent for federal financial aid purposes.

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California’s high school Class of 2026 set a record by surpassing a 70% completion rate for financial aid applications, driven by a state mandate and school incentives.

The percentage of local students who completed the student federal financial aid form jumped from 49% in 2019 to 65% in 2026.