Hancock Hosts In-Person "Cash for College" Event

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 -- Allan Hancock College is inviting parents and students to an in-person workshop that will help them apply for financial aid, significantly reducing the cost of college attendance.

The college will host its final Cash for College workshop in-person on Feb. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Academic Resource Center (building L) on the Santa Maria campus. This free workshop is intended for high school seniors and their parents.

Walk-ins will be welcome until 12:30 p.m., but the college encourages interested parents and students to register and make an appointment.

During the workshop, Hancock staff will be available to help participating students and their parents fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or a California Dream Act application. Students will also be able to apply for state and federal grants, including a Cal Grant, which offers cash for college and does not have to be repaid. The application process takes about one hour to complete. Spanish-speaking staff will also be available.

Current Hancock students can also attend the workshop to renew their FAFSA applications.

Students can find the free FAFSA application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and the California Dream Act application at www.caldreamact.org. The Cal Grant GPA verification form is available at www.csac.ca.gov, but students should check with their high school counselor before submitting the form. Because counselors are required to complete part of this form, some high schools may submit a Cal Grant GPA verification for the student. Both forms must be postmarked and sent to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2.     

Those planning to attend a workshop should bring the following information and items with them:

• Completed income tax forms from 2020 for parents and high school seniors, including W2’s
• Student’s and parent’s Social Security Number (if available)
• Records of untaxed income such as welfare benefits (optional)
• Social Security benefits, or child support payments
• Bank statements (optional)
• Business records (optional)
• Permanent resident or DACA card (if a student is not a U.S. citizen)
• A list of colleges the student is interested in attending

 To register to attend the workshop, visit https://www.hancockcollege.edu/calsoap/workshops.php.

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Photo Caption: Parents and students can significantly reduce the cost of college attendance by taking advantage of free Cash for College workshop on Feb. 26.