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Free workshops to help you maximize your financial aid
Financial Aid Application Workshops
The North Coast Cal-SOAP Consortium sponsors a series of FREE workshops where financial aid experts will be available to assist students with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), CA Dream Act for Eligible AB 540 students, and Chafee Grant for foster youth applications.
What To Bring
- Social Security card or number
- Your FSA ID information
- 2020 income & tax information for you & your parent
- Alien registration number, if you are not a U.S. citizen
- Driver’s license, if you have one
- List of colleges you are interested in attending
- Any records of untaxed income such as child support payments, payments to/from retirement accounts, combat pay, short-term disability, or workers compensation
Top 5 Things To Maximize Your Aid
- Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov between Oct.1 – March 2.
- AB 540 students complete the free, secure online CA Dream Act Application at www.caldreamact.org between Oct. 1- March 2.
- Confirm that your high school submits your verified GPA for the Cal Grant program by March 2.
- Apply for national & local scholarships. Check out free searches online and see your school counselor for help.
- Talk to your family about paying for college. Tell them they can assist you just by helping you complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act application.
Workshop Schedule
- October 28, 2021
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Ferndale High School Financial Aid Application Workshop
10:13 am - 11:57 amThis Financial Aid Application Workshop will take place in the senior financial management class at Ferndale High School on Thursday, October 28th.
Seniors should come prepared to begin their financial aid applications with their FSA IDs and social security numbers (for FAFSA filers). A financial aid expert from College of the Redwoods' Financial Aid Office will be available to support students as they begin their applications and to answer any questions they may have.
Participation in the workshop will qualify students to be entered into a drawing for one of our $1,000 Cal-SOAP College Success Scholarships. Scholarship selection will take place after the March 2nd FAFSA/CADAA submission deadline for priority Cal Grant consideration.
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- November 1, 2021
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Arcata High School Financial Aid Application Workshop
8:30 am - 2:50 pmThis Financial Aid Application Workshop will take place in senior government/econ classes at Arcata High School on Monday, November 1st.
Seniors should come prepared to begin their financial aid applications with their FSA IDs and social security numbers (for FAFSA filers). A financial aid expert from HSU's Financial Aid Office will be available to support students as they begin their applications and to answer any questions they may have.
Participation in the workshop will qualify students to be entered into a drawing for one of our $1,000 Cal-SOAP College Success Scholarships. Scholarship selection will take place after the March 2nd FAFSA/CADAA submission deadline for priority Cal Grant consideration.
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- November 3, 2021
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Arcata High School Financial Aid Application Workshop
8:30 am - 10:25 amThis Financial Aid Application Workshop will take place in senior government/econ classes at Arcata High School on Wednesday, November 3rd.
Seniors should come prepared to begin their financial aid applications with their FSA IDs and social security numbers (for FAFSA filers). A financial aid expert from HSU's Financial Aid Office will be available to support students as they begin their applications and to answer any questions they may have.
Participation in the workshop will qualify students to be entered into a drawing for one of our $1,000 Cal-SOAP College Success Scholarships. Scholarship selection will take place after the March 2nd FAFSA/CADAA submission deadline for priority Cal Grant consideration.
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- November 10, 2021
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McKinleyville High Cash For College Workshop
2:30 pm - 6:00 pmThis Cash for College Workshop will take place at McKinleyville High School on Wednesday, November 10th.
This workshop is open only to McKinleyville High seniors and their parents/legal guardians.
Seniors should come prepared to work on their financial aid applications with their FSA IDs and social security numbers (for FAFSA filers). A financial aid expert from CR's Financial Aid Office will be available to support students and parents as they complete their applications and to answer any questions they may have.
Participation in the workshop will qualify students to be entered into a drawing for one of our $1,000 Cal-SOAP College Success Scholarships. Scholarship selection will take place after the March 2nd FAFSA/CADAA submission deadline for priority Cal Grant consideration.
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- November 15, 2021
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Zoe Barnum Financial Aid Application Workshop #1
8:30 am - 9:15 amThis Financial Aid Application Workshop will take place in a senior class at Zoe Barnum High School on Monday, November 15th.
Seniors should come prepared to begin their financial aid applications with their FSA IDs and social security numbers (for FAFSA filers). A financial aid expert from HSU's Financial Aid Office will be available to support students as they begin their applications and to answer any questions they may have.
Participation in the workshop will qualify students to be entered into a drawing for one of our $1,000 Cal-SOAP College Success Scholarships. Scholarship selection will take place after the March 2nd FAFSA/CADAA submission deadline for priority Cal Grant consideration. -
Zoe Barnum Financial Aid Application Workshop #2
12:10 pm - 12:55 pmThis Financial Aid Application Workshop will take place in a senior class at Zoe Barnum High School on Monday, November 15th.
Seniors should come prepared to begin their financial aid applications with their FSA IDs and social security numbers (for FAFSA filers). A financial aid expert from HSU's Financial Aid Office will be available to support students as they begin their applications and to answer any questions they may have.
Participation in the workshop will qualify students to be entered into a drawing for one of our $1,000 Cal-SOAP College Success Scholarships. Scholarship selection will take place after the March 2nd FAFSA/CADAA submission deadline for priority Cal Grant consideration.
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- November 17, 2021
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Statewide Cash for College Webinar
5:30 pm - 7:30 pmThe California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is hosting a series of FREE Cash for College webinars to help you apply for financial aid! Worried about having to take on student loans? California offers grants to eligible students to help them pay for college! And no, you don’t have to pay grants back. Sign up for a FREE Cash For College webinar and learn how to apply by the March 2nd deadline. See the full schedule and register today at: csac.ca.gov/cash-college
This is the first of several Statewide Cash For College Webinars hosted by CSAC. This is a great supplement to North Coast Cal-SOAP's local, in person workshops; if you need some extra support finishing your FAFSA or CADAA after the in class Financial Aid Application Workshop at your school, if you can't make it to the Cash For College workshop hosted by your school, or if your school is not hosting a Cash for College workshop this year, we strongly encourage you to attend one of these Cash for College webinars!
You can see the full schedule of Statewide webinars and register for any of them at csac.ca.gov/cash-college
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- November 18, 2021
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Six Rivers Financial Aid Application Workshop
10:05 am - 11:30 amThis Financial Aid Application Workshop will take place in a senior class at Six Rivers High School on Thursday, November 18th.
Seniors should come prepared to begin their financial aid applications with their FSA IDs and social security numbers (for FAFSA filers). A financial aid expert from College of the Redwoods' Financial Aid Office will be available to support students as they begin their applications and to answer any questions they may have.
Participation in the workshop will qualify students to be entered into a drawing for one of our $1,000 Cal-SOAP College Success Scholarships. Scholarship selection will take place after the March 2nd FAFSA/CADAA submission deadline for priority Cal Grant consideration.
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- December 15, 2021
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Statewide Cash For College Webinar
5:30 pm - 7:30 pmThe California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is hosting a series of FREE Cash for College webinars to help you apply for financial aid! Worried about having to take on student loans? California offers grants to eligible students to help them pay for college! And no, you don’t have to pay grants back. Sign up for a FREE Cash For College webinar and learn how to apply by the March 2nd deadline. See the full schedule and register today at: csac.ca.gov/cash-college
This is one of several Statewide Cash For College Webinars hosted by CSAC. This is a great supplement to North Coast Cal-SOAP's local, in person workshops; if you need some extra support finishing your FAFSA or CADAA after the in class Financial Aid Application Workshop at your school, if you can't make it to the Cash For College workshop hosted by your school, or if your school is not hosting a Cash for College workshop this year, we strongly encourage you to attend one of these Cash for College webinars!
You can see the full schedule of Statewide webinars and register for any of them at csac.ca.gov/cash-college
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- January 12, 2022
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Statewide Cash For College Webinar
5:30 pm - 7:30 pmThe California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is hosting a series of FREE Cash for College webinars to help you apply for financial aid! Worried about having to take on student loans? California offers grants to eligible students to help them pay for college! And no, you don’t have to pay grants back. Sign up for a FREE Cash For College webinar and learn how to apply by the March 2nd deadline. See the full schedule and register today at: csac.ca.gov/cash-college
This is one of several Statewide Cash For College Webinars hosted by CSAC. This is a great supplement to North Coast Cal-SOAP's local, in person workshops; if you need some extra support finishing your FAFSA or CADAA after the in class Financial Aid Application Workshop at your school, if you can't make it to the Cash For College workshop hosted by your school, or if your school is not hosting a Cash for College workshop this year, we strongly encourage you to attend one of these Cash for College webinars!
You can see the full schedule of Statewide webinars and register for any of them at csac.ca.gov/cash-college
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- January 26, 2022
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Statewide Cash For College Webinar
5:30 pm - 7:30 pmThe California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is hosting a series of FREE Cash for College webinars to help you apply for financial aid! Worried about having to take on student loans? California offers grants to eligible students to help them pay for college! And no, you don’t have to pay grants back. Sign up for a FREE Cash For College webinar and learn how to apply by the March 2nd deadline. See the full schedule and register today at: csac.ca.gov/cash-college
This is one of several Statewide Cash For College Webinars hosted by CSAC. This is a great supplement to North Coast Cal-SOAP's local, in person workshops; if you need some extra support finishing your FAFSA or CADAA after the in class Financial Aid Application Workshop at your school, if you can't make it to the Cash For College workshop hosted by your school, or if your school is not hosting a Cash for College workshop this year, we strongly encourage you to attend one of these Cash for College webinars!
You can see the full schedule of Statewide webinars and register for any of them at csac.ca.gov/cash-college
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- February 9, 2022
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Statewide Cash For College Webinar
5:30 pm - 7:30 pmThe California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is hosting a series of FREE Cash for College webinars to help you apply for financial aid! Worried about having to take on student loans? California offers grants to eligible students to help them pay for college! And no, you don’t have to pay grants back. Sign up for a FREE Cash For College webinar and learn how to apply by the March 2nd deadline. See the full schedule and register today at: csac.ca.gov/cash-college
This is one of several Statewide Cash For College Webinars hosted by CSAC. This is a great supplement to North Coast Cal-SOAP's local, in person workshops; if you need some extra support finishing your FAFSA or CADAA after the in class Financial Aid Application Workshop at your school, if you can't make it to the Cash For College workshop hosted by your school, or if your school is not hosting a Cash for College workshop this year, we strongly encourage you to attend one of these Cash for College webinars!
You can see the full schedule of Statewide webinars and register for any of them at csac.ca.gov/cash-college
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- February 24, 2022
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Statewide Cash For College Webinar
5:30 pm - 7:30 pmTHIS IS THE LAST CASH FOR COLLEGE WEBINAR BEFORE THE MARCH 2ND DEADLINE FOR FAFSA/CADAA SUBMISSION
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is hosting a series of FREE Cash for College webinars to help you apply for financial aid! Worried about having to take on student loans? California offers grants to eligible students to help them pay for college! And no, you don’t have to pay grants back. Sign up for a FREE Cash For College webinar and learn how to apply by the March 2nd deadline. See the full schedule and register today at: csac.ca.gov/cash-college
This is one of several Statewide Cash For College Webinars hosted by CSAC. This is a great supplement to North Coast Cal-SOAP's local, in person workshops; if you need some extra support finishing your FAFSA or CADAA after the in class Financial Aid Application Workshop at your school, if you can't make it to the Cash For College workshop hosted by your school, or if your school is not hosting a Cash for College workshop this year, we strongly encourage you to attend one of these Cash for College webinars!
You can see the full schedule of Statewide webinars and register for any of them at csac.ca.gov/cash-college
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- April 13, 2022
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Statewide Cash For College Webinar
5:30 pm - 7:30 pmThe California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is hosting a series of FREE Cash for College webinars to help you apply for financial aid!
Although the March 2nd deadline for Cal Grant eligibility has passed, you should still complete the FAFSA or CADAA! If you will be attending a California Community College, the deadline for Cal Grant consideration is September 2nd, so you have until then to submit your application, and the FAFSA submission deadline for federal student aid is June 30th. Additionally, submitting the FAFSA or CADAA is a requirement for the California College Promise Grant, which waives tuition fees at California Community Colleges for eligible students. Don't leave free money on the table!
Sign up for a FREE Cash For College webinar and learn how to apply. See the full schedule and register today at: csac.ca.gov/cash-college
This is one of several Statewide Cash For College Webinars hosted by CSAC. This is a great supplement to North Coast Cal-SOAP's local, in person workshops; if you need some extra support finishing your FAFSA or CADAA after the in class Financial Aid Application Workshop at your school, if you can't make it to the Cash For College workshop hosted by your school, or if your school is not hosting a Cash for College workshop this year, we strongly encourage you to attend one of these Cash for College webinars!
You can see the full schedule of Statewide webinars and register for any of them at csac.ca.gov/cash-college
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- May 18, 2022
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Statewide Cash For College Webinar
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is hosting a series of FREE Cash for College webinars to help you apply for financial aid!
Although the March 2nd deadline for Cal Grant eligibility has passed, you should still complete the FAFSA or CADAA! If you will be attending a California Community College, the deadline for Cal Grant consideration is September 2nd, so you have until then to submit your application, and the FAFSA submission deadline for federal student aid is June 30th. Additionally, submitting the FAFSA or CADAA is a requirement for the California College Promise Grant, which waives tuition fees at California Community Colleges for eligible students. Don't leave free money on the table!
Sign up for a FREE Cash For College webinar and learn how to apply. See the full schedule and register today at: csac.ca.gov/cash-college
This is one of several Statewide Cash For College Webinars hosted by CSAC. This is a great supplement to North Coast Cal-SOAP's local, in person workshops; if you need some extra support finishing your FAFSA or CADAA after the in class Financial Aid Application Workshop at your school, if you can't make it to the Cash For College workshop hosted by your school, or if your school is not hosting a Cash for College workshop this year, we strongly encourage you to attend one of these Cash for College webinars!
You can see the full schedule of Statewide webinars and register for any of them at csac.ca.gov/cash-college
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