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Apply for Admission
First, apply for admission to West Hills College. Visit the online admissions application
and follow the instructions. An admissions application must be on file in order for
West Hills College to receive your financial aid application.
Apply to West Hills2
Create an FSA ID
Second, create an FSA ID. Visit the FSA ID website and follow the instructions. Your FSA
ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information
and electronically signing your federal student aid documents.
Create an FSA ID3
Complete the FAFSA or Dream Act
Third, begin and the complete the FAFSA or DREAM Act. If it is your first time select "Start
Here", if you are a returning user, you can select "Log In." In order to complete
your FAFSA you will need your FSA Id. In order to complete your DREAM Act you will
need your Login Information. Please remember to list West Hills College on your application
so we can receive it.
Visit the FAFSA Web SiteFAFSA Financial Aid School Codes
The school code for the West Hills College Coalinga is 001176.
If you run into any trouble when completing the online FAFSA you can call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID. If you require further assistance you can come into our financial aid offices or call 559-934-2310 (Coalinga) or 559-934-2961 (Firebaugh Center) to receive additional help.