Cash For College
California Cash for College (CCFC) workshops provide students and their families with FREE, professional help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application. For more information about Cash for College, please visit csac.ca.gov/cash-college.
The priority for state financial aid is March 2nd and September 2nd for CA Community College-bound students. To find a workshop near YOU, please visit: cash4college.csac.ca.gov/
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA/CADAA
If you’re a student, please bring:
- Student’s StudentAid.Gov Account Login (FAFSA filers only, formerly known as FSA ID)
- Social Security Number (if applicable)
- Alien Registration Number (if applicable)
- Income Tax Return (e.g. 2023 income tax return for 2025-26 FAFSA/CADAA)
- List of schools you’re interested in attending
If you’re a parent or contributor, please bring:
- Contributor’s StudentAid.Gov Account Login (FAFSA filers only, formerly known as FSA ID)
- Income Tax Return (e.g. 2023 income tax return for 2025-26 FAFSA/CADAA)
- Amount in checking & savings accounts
- Untaxed income (e.g., child support received)
- Assets like businesses, investments, real estate, etc. (not including retirement or primary residence)