California Student Opportunity  Access Program

(Cal-SOAP)

Cal-SOAP is funded by CSAC (California Student Aid Commission) and is instrumental in improving the flow of information about postsecondary education and financial aid while raising the achievement levels of low-income, elementary and secondary school students.

Today, Cal-SOAP projects operate in sixteen locations throughout the state by consortia of secondary and postsecondary schools and community agencies.

Cal-SOAP Services

 A statewide initiative called Cal-SOAP aims to boost the number of students who pursue higher education. We are dedicated to giving students and their families access to financial and academic information and support to ensure their success in school, especially those who have been identified as coming from low-income families, being first-generation college students, or coming from communities or institutions with low rates of college eligibility or participation. To do this we provide some of the following services.

• Financial Aid Application Assistance 

• Provide Financial Aid Information

• College Application Assistance

• College Awareness & Planning 

• College Guidance & Advisement 

• Career Exploration 

Cal-SOAP Representative

Hello Seniors and Parents, 

My name is Jesica Garcia and I am a College Success Coach with Cal-SOAP.  I am committed to supporting all senior students here at Hilmar High School, in finalizing their FAFSA or Dream Act applications.

The 2025–26 FAFSA form is available now for the award year that runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. We encourage you to fill out the form as soon as possible to meet federal, state, and school deadlines. 

As this new application may introduce some complexities, please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have. 

Hours:

Monday & Wednesday - 8 am-10 am

Friday - 8:00 am - 2 pm

Contact: calsoap@hilmar.k12.ca.us