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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 2027-28 FAFSA and 2027-2028 CADAA are available to complete effective October 1. The priority deadline to submit them is March 2, 2027.

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.  
More workshops are being added throughout October and November. Please visit this site periodically for updated offerings.

 

DATETIMELOCATION DETAILSSTAFFED BY
November 26:00PM-8:00PM

Analy High

6950 Analy Ave

Library

Sebastopol

Analy High, SRJC
November 46:00PM-8:00PM

Windsor High

8695 Windsor Rd

Library

Windsor

Windsor High, SRJC
November 125:30PM - 6:30PM

Virtual event - in collaboration with Pt. Arena High

https://.zoom.us/j/84674714663

 

Pt. Arena High, SRJC
November 166:00PM - 7:30PM

Credo High

1300 Valley House Dr, Suite 100

Rohnert Park

Credo High , SRJC
November 166:00PM - 8:00PM

Elsie Allen High

599 Bellevue Ave

College and Career Center

Santa Rosa

Elsie Allen High, 10,000 Degrees, 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
  • 2025 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