On February 25, 2025 the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) announced the extension of our state priority deadline to April 2, 2025. Students can complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by April 2 for consideration for Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship.
Free Cash for College Webinars
CSAC has four free webinars left before the extended deadline of April 2, 2025. Please tell your students, parents, and constituents about these free opportunities to complete their FAFSA or California Dream Act Application.
March 3, 2025 5:30pm-6:45pm (English with Spanish translation)
March 11, 2025 6pm-7:15pm (English with Spanish translation)
March 25, 2025 6pm-7:15pm (English with Spanish translation)
April 2, 2025 5:30pm-6:45pm (English with Spanish translation)
Students and their families can register for these webinars at https://www.csac.ca.gov/c4c.
Cash for College webinars are staffed by financial aid experts who can answer questions for students and their families about how to complete FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application. The presentation will walk through both applications and cover other aspects of financial aid.
DO THIS FIRST!
Filling out and submitting your FAFSA® form is an important step in the journey to paying for college. The attached video will walk you through the actions you need to take to stay on track toward accepting and receiving your aid.