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About Cash for College

Cash for College is an annual event sponsored by Cal-SOAP. Financial aid professionals are available on a walk-in basis to assist parents and seniors in completing the FAFSA. Assistance is available in Spanish.

It is necessary to bring all FAFSA related documents (a copy of your most recently completed tax documents) in order to successfully answer questions and complete the FAFSA.

Cash for College events

Dates	Times	Locations of events
Tuesday, February 5	3-8 p.m.	Paso Robles High School, Computer Lab/Library
Thursday, February 7	3-7 p.m.	Pioneer Valley High School, Library
Tuesday, February 12	5-8 p.m.	Cuesta College, SLO Campus, High Tech Center, Open Access Lab (upstairs), Building 3400
Wednesday, February 13	4-8 p.m.	Arroyo Grande High School, Orchard Street, Rooms 958 & 959
Tuesday, February 19	4-8 p.m.	Nipomo High School, Library
Wednesday, February 20	4-8 p.m.	Santa Maria High School, Room 235
Thursday, February 21	4-8 p.m.	Righetti High School, Plato Labs (Rm 621 & 622)
Wednesday, February 27	4-8 p.m.	Santa Maria High School, Room 235

• No pre-registration or appointment necessary
• Get help with the FAFSA & Cal Grant forms at the Cash For College 2013 Workshops
• Cash For College – Free Workshop!
• Free cash to attend the college or university of your choice

All you have to do is show up with the following information:

• Parents’ social security number, if available
• Students’ social security number and driver’s license, if available
• Parent’s federal income tax return or W-2 forms from tax year 2012 or 2011
• Records of untaxed income such as TANF, veterans benefits, SS benefits (optional)
• Students’ W-2 forms and records of income earned during 2012 or 2011
• Bank and business account and records (optional)
• Records of stocks, bonds or investments (optional)
• If not a U.S. citizen, bring permanent residency card number
• A list of colleges you are interested in attending

Financial Aid Resources

Below are some useful links to information about colleges/universities, and financial aid:

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded financial assistance for education beyond high school.

CSAC - California Student Aid Commission is the principal state agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools in California.

California Dream Act - The California Dream Act allows undocumented and documented students who meet certain provisions of AB 540 law to apply for and receive private scholarships. View the California Dream Act application.

Cal-Grant / Webgrant - A Cal Grant is money for college you don’t have to pay back. To qualify, you must meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements. Cal Grants can be used at any University of California, California State University or California Community College, as well as qualifying independent and career colleges or technical schools in California.

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