FAFSA Information

Starting October 1 through June 30, students and families can attend FREE Cash for College workshops across California for help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA) and Chafee Grant for Foster Youth applications. 

Click here to find a workshop near you. 

What to Bring to a Cash for College Workshop

>  FSA ID (For FAFSA filers ONLY)

>  Driver's License, if you have one

>  Social Security Card, if you have one

>  Alien Registration Card, if you have one

>  ITIN, if you have one

>  List of Colleges you are interested in

>  Most current bank statements

>  Any records of untaxed income

>  Prior-prior year tax information (1040s and W2s)

If you don’t fill out the FAFSA, you could be missing out on a lot of financial aid! We’ve heard a number of reasons students think they shouldn’t complete the FAFSA. Here are a few:

• “I (or my parents) make too much money, so I won’t qualify for aid.”

• “Only students with good grades get financial aid.”

• “The FAFSA is too hard to fill out.”

• “I’m too old to qualify for financial aid.”

If you think any of these statements apply to you, then you should read “Myths About Financial Aid.” The reality is, EVERYONE who's getting ready to go to college or career school should fill out the FAFSA! 

There are several ways to file:

• Online at studentaid.gov is faster and easier than using paper.

• If you need a paper FAFSA, you can download a PDF FAFSA or order a print-out of the PDF FAFSA by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).

• Ask the financial aid office at your college or career school if you can file it there. Some schools will use special software to submit your FAFSA for you.