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If you are filing a FAFSA, you will need a FSA ID. To create a FSA ID click here.

FAFSA

Fill out and submit the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you are a US citizen or eligible non-citizen.

CADAA

Fill out and submit the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) if you are an undocumented student.

Chafee

Fill out and submit the Chafee Application if you were in foster care for at least one day, between the ages of 16 and 18.

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Find a Workshop

Starting October 1 through June 30, students and families can attend FREE Cash for College workshops across California for help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA) and Chafee Grant for Foster Youth applications.

Our mission is to help low-income and first generation college-goers complete the application process so they can access financial aid for education and career/technical training beyond high school.

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Become an Approved Organization

Organization registration for California Cash for College (CCFC) workshops is now open!

Thank you for your interest in hosting a CCFC workshop in your area. Please register to become an approved Cash for College Organization.

To learn more about what it takes to become an approved CCFC Organization, please view our Partnership Agreement.

Once your request has been approved, you will receive information electronically to complete your account creation to access the CCFC Workshop Management System (WMS). You will login to WMS to register your workshops, assign site users and contacts, order materials, and access training and useful resources to make your workshop successful.

Host a Cash For College Workshop

Thank you for hosting a CCFC workshop in your area. CCFC workshops are offered beginning
on October 1 and run through June 30. Please login to register your workshops, order materials, and access training and useful resources to make your workshop successful.

Regional Coordinating Organizations

The CCFC program consists of financial aid workshops managed by the California Student Aid Commission (Commission), in coordination with CCFC Regional Coordinating Organizations (RCO). To learn more about regionally coordinated CCFC efforts across California, please contact the RCO serving your area. To locate your RCO click here.

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Become an Approved Organization

Host a Cash For College Workshop

Regional Coordinating Organizations

Upcoming Workshops

What to Bring to a Cash for College Workshop

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Apply Now

Find a Workshop

Become an Approved Organization

Host a Cash For College Workshop

Regional Coordinating Organizations

Upcoming Workshops

What to Bring to a Cash for College Workshop

Connect with us

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