Get Cash for College - Apply for Financial Aid

Attend a Cash for College Workshop to receive help to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) and enter to win a $1000 scholarship.

The 2026-27 FAFSA and 2026-2027 CADAA are available to complete. The priority deadline to submit them is March 2, 2026.

First-year students attending full-time can get SRJC for Free!

The first two years receive $1200-$1700 per year to offset enrollment fees. REGARDLESS OF INCOME. You must apply for financial aid to qualify.

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Workshop Schedule

Attend a Cash for College workshop! Get help applying for aid and complete a survey to enter a drawing for a $1000 scholarship.
DATE TIME LOCATION DETAILS STAFFED BY
February 9 5:30PM-6:45PM

Statewide webinar, register here:

Cash for College Workshop Registration - California Student Aid Commission

 California Student Aid Commission
February 10 6:00PM-7:15PM

Statewide webinar, register here:

Cash for College Workshop Registration - California Student Aid Commission

 California Student Aid Commission
February 11 12:00PM-2:00PM SRJC, Santa Rosa Campus, 526 Plover Hall Across from the Welcome Center

SRJC, California Student Aid Commission, 10,000 Degrees
February 17 11:30PM-1:30PM

SRJC, Public Safety Training Center, Student Lounge

 SRJC
February 18 10:00AM-11:00AM Virtual: https://zoom.us/s/84522091709

SRJC
February 18  5:30PM - 6:45PM

Statewide webinar, register here:

Cash for College Workshop Registration - California Student Aid Commission

 California Student Aid Commission
February 18  6:00PM - 8:00PM Piner High School, College & Career Center

SRJC, Piner High, 10,000 Degrees
February 19 11:00AM - 2:00PM SRJC, Petaluma Campus, Student Engagement and Success Center

SRJC, 10,000 Degrees
February 19 6:00PM - 7:30PM Sonoma Valley High School, College & Career Center

SRJC, Sonoma Valley High, 10,000 Degrees
February 23 5:30PM - 6:45PM

Statewide webinar, register here:

Cash for College Workshop Registration - California Student Aid Commission

 California Student Aid Commission
February 24 11:30AM-1:30PM

SRJC, Shone Farm, Pavillion

 SRJC
February 24 5:30PM - 6:45PM

Statewide webinar, register here:

Cash for College Workshop Registration - California Student Aid Commission

 California Student Aid Commission
February 25 5:30PM - 6:45PM

Statewide webinar, register here:

Cash for College Workshop Registration - California Student Aid Commission

 California Student Aid Commission
February 26 5:00PM - 7:00PM SRJC, Roseland Campus, Heritage Hall Room 118

SRJC
February 26 6:00PM-7:15PM

Statewide webinar, register here:

Cash for College Workshop Registration - California Student Aid Commission

 California Student Aid Commission

February 27

 5:30PM - 6:45PM

Statewide webinar, register here:

Cash for College Workshop Registration - California Student Aid Commission

 California Student Aid Commission
March 2 3:00PM-4:00PM

Virtual: https://zoom.us/s/85049823826

 SRJC

If you need help with your financial aid application, please visit our Virtual Drop-In Hours page or contact our office to schedule an appointment.

 

At the Cash for College Workshop you will:

  • Get assistance with completing your FAFSA or CADAA
  • Get all your financial aid questions answered
  • Learn the financial aid lingo, important deadlines, and how to navigate the financial aid process

How to prepare before the workshop:

Gathering documents, you'll need ahead of time will make filling out the FAFSA or CADAA easier. Before getting all your documents together, click here to review a series of dependency questions to find out if you need to provide your parent's financial information on your application.

Below is a list of documents that will help you complete your financial aid application. Please note: Not all documents listed below will be applicable to you.

Students and parent(s):
  • Social Security Card or number
  • Driver's License or State ID
  • 2024 Federal Income Tax Return and W-2s
  • Any record of untaxed income such as welfare benefits, social security benefits, or child support payment
Students:
  • List of the schools you want to attend
Parents (if applicable):
  • Marital status and date of marriage, separation, divorced or was widowed
  • Date of birth