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
October 16:00PM-7:30PMVirtual event - please join us at: https://.zoom.us/j/8599486625310,000 Degrees, SRJC
October 39:00AM-10:30AM

Sonoma Academy

2500 Farmers Ln

Rooms E105 & D130

Santa Rosa

Sonoma Academy, SRJC
October 86:00PM - 8:00PM

Healdsburg High

1024 Prince Ave

Healdsburg

Healdsburg High, 10,000 Degrees, SRJC
October 136:00PM - 7:15PM

Piner High

1700 Fulton Ave

Santa Rosa

Piner 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