Assistance For College and Beyond



Coastline doesn't want money to be a barrier for you to succeed in college. Learn about college costs and resources Links to an external site. to help you pay for college.

Need to know how much Coastline will cost? This calculator tool Links to an external site. will provide you with the estimated cost for attending Coastline (that cost includes tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).

Coastline offers scholarships each year which equates to free money that you don't have to pay back! Learn more and submit a Scholarship Links to an external site. application. 

Webgrants 4 Students: Links to an external site. - The WebGrants 4 Students (WG4S) portal provides students with the resources, information, and tools needed to assist with the college financial aid process. (WG4S) will allow you to manage your Cal Grant and/or Chafee account(s) online by letting you view updates, make school changes, make address changes, and post leave of absence requests. 

Project Self-Sufficiency Links to an external site. helps low-income single parents in Orange County graduate from college with the skills to achieve economic independence by providing customized services to support them in their educational journey and transition into a career.

Dial 211 for Essential Community Services Links to an external site.: In many states, dialing “211” provides individuals and families in need with a shortcut through what can be a bewildering maze of health and human service agency phone numbers.

Low-Cost, No-Cost Resource Guide

Coastline has compiled a great resource to meet a wide range of basic needs.

Coastline’s Low-Cost No Cost Resource Guide

Financial Aid

Learn more about the Financial Aid office Links to an external site. at Coastline and the resources we have. 

Coastline has Financial Aid TV Links to an external site.  which features short videos aimed at learning more about financial aid. 

If you haven't already, fill out the FAFSA Application Links to an external site. to see the different types of funding you qualify for. Our school code is 013536.

Students who are identified through residency as AB540 may be eligible for state aid.  To learn more, apply for the California Dream Act Links to an external site..

Coastline offers a free financial literacy tool called CashCourse Links to an external site. which will help support your financial literacy and help you work towards your financial goals.



Programs that Provide Financial and Other Assistance

EOPS Links to an external site. is designed to help underserved, at-promise students from low-income backgrounds achieve their academic and personal goals. EOPS provides both financial and other assistance to eligible students. 

CalWORKS Links to an external site.-California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids is available for those students who are receiving cash aid assistance themselves and at least one dependent child. CalWORKS provides both financial and other assistance to eligible students. 

Looking for a job or looking for how tools to prepare you for a job, internship, or volunteer experience?  Coastline's Career Center Links to an external site. is your go-to to help you build your resume, get up-to-date career information, and help you plan toward your career goals. 

Coastline’s Career Coach tool allows you to explore careers, majors, and work opportunities. View more on how to use this tool:

How to use Coastline’s Career Coach - Playlist Links to an external site.

The Student Equity book voucher is awarded to eligible students in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms based on program funding availability, student program eligibility, and financial aid eligibility. Students participating in the Book Voucher program agree to return their books to the Student Equity Office at the conclusion of the semester, to be donated to the Coastline lending library. Apply for the Book Voucher program Links to an external site. to see if you're eligible.