Cash for College Workshops
Get help from financial aid experts
Almost anyone, regardless of income, qualifies for financial assistance. Get assistance in person at a walk-in workshop to complete your FAFSA or California Dream Act Application to any college or university at any of our CASH FOR COLLEGE workshop.
Arroyo Grande High School, Career Center, Room 208
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
4-7 p.m. |
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
4-7 p.m. |
Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
4-7 p.m. |
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
4-7 p.m. |
Cabrillo High School, Room B-8
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 |
4-7:30 p.m. |
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
4-7:30 p.m. |
Cuesta College, Bldg. 3400
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
2-6 p.m. |
Delta High School, Computer Lab, Room 302
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 |
4-7 p.m. |
Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
4-7 p.m. |
Ernest Righetti High School, Library
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 |
3-7 p.m. |
Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
3-7 p.m. |
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
3-7 p.m. |
Kermit McKenzie Jr. High, Cafeteria Guadalupe
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 |
4-7 p.m. |
Lompoc High School, Room B-7
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 |
3:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. |
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
3:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. |
Maple High School, Cafeteria
Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
3-6 p.m. |
Nipomo High School, Library
Thursday, December 11, 2025 |
3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
3:30-6:30 p.m. |
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
Paso Robles High School, Computer Lab
Thursday, December 4, 2025 |
3:30 p.m.–7 p.m. |
Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. |
Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
3:30 p.m.–7 p.m. |
Pioneer Valley High School, Library
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |
3–7 p.m. |
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 |
3–7 p.m. |
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
3–7 p.m. |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
3–7 p.m. |
Santa Maria High School, 100s Building
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 |
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 |
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. |
Santa Ynez Valley High School, Library
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 |
3:30-6:30 p.m. |
What to Bring
To complete their FAFSA or California Dream Act, students will need to bring:
- Driver’s license (Optional)
- Parent(s)/adoptive parent(s) date of birth
- Parent(s)/adoptive parent(s) marital status
- Both student and parent(s)/adoptive parent(s) Social Security Number (do not use an ITIN # for FAFSA application)
- Permanent Resident number (Green Card), if applicable
- Student and parent(s)/adoptive parent(s) 2024 W-2 forms
- Student and parent(s)/adoptive parent(s) 2024 income tax return (if filed)
Contact the Cal-SOAP office for an appointment:
Allan Hancock College:
Please complete an admission application before starting an online orientation.
Cuesta College:
Please complete an admission application before starting an online orientation.
at 805-922-6966 ext. 3710
calsoap@hancockcollege.edu