FILL OUT the
FAFSA
If you’re a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen, complete the FAFSA. You (and likely your parents) must create an FSA ID. See instructions here.
FILL OUT the Dream Act Application
California residents who don’t qualify for FAFSA but meet AB 540 requirements should file the California Dream Act Application.
Cash for College Workshops
Almost everyone qualifies for financial aid. Get in-person help completing your FAFSA or California Dream Act Application at a CASH FOR COLLEGE workshop.
Central Coast Cal-SOAP Consortium
The goal of this program is to advise, motivate, and inform students regarding college admissions and financial aid information. To achieve this goal, Cal-SOAP offers free tutoring and financial aid services to students within the target population.
Members
Lompoc Unified School District
Board Member: Christopher Holmes
Director, Pupil Support Services
| Schools | Site Coordinator | Phone | |
| Cabrillo High School | Amber Munden-Manko | 805-742-2850 | Munden-Manko.Amber@lusd.org |
| Lompoc High School | Jackie Torres | 805-742-2973 |
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Board Member: Brett Gimlin
Director of Curriculum Programs
| Schools | Site Coordinator | Phone | |
| Arroyo Grande High School | Trisha Oksner | 805-474-3200 x2030 | |
| Nipomo High School | Terri Sanchez | 805-474-3300 x3242 | |
| Lopez High Schools | Bernie Dominguez | 805-474-3750 | BDominguez@lmusd.org |
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District
Board Member: Erin Haley
Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
| Schools | Site Coordinator | Phone | |
| Paso Robles High School | Jessica Shatwell | 805-769-1500 | |
| Liberty High School | Tina Lessi | 805-769-1600 x51001 |
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
Board Member: Jose Pereyra
Director of Wellness Services
| Schools | Site Coordinator | Phone | |
| Santa Maria High School | Maria Fruge | 805-925-2567 x3716 | |
| Pioneer Valley High School | Chris Carillo | 805-922-1305 x5121 | |
| Righetti High School | Joshua Tenhet | 805-937-2051 x2709 | |
| Delta High School | Glynda Maddaleno | 805-937-6356 x1707 |
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District
Board Member: Danielle Lageman
Head Counselor
| Schools | Site Coordinator | Phone | |
| Santa Ynez High School | Danielle Lageman | 805-688-6487 x3211 |
Allan Hancock College
Board Member: Mary Dominguez
Dean of Student Services
Cuesta College
Board Member: Dr. Elizabeth Coria
Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services & College Centers
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Board Member: Roger Wang
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Director
Board Member: Roxana Tunc
Director of Enrollment Initiatives, Non-Resident and Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
University of California, Santa Barbara
Board Member: Alma Miranda
Assistant Director of Early Academic Outreach Program
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
Board Member: Melinda Cabrera
President and CEO