Cash For College
Cash for College Train the Trainer Program
What is the Statewide Cash for College Train the Trainer Program?
To expand our reach, the California Student Aid Commission launched the Fall 2020 Cash for College Train the Trainer Program. The Statewide Cash for College Train the Trainer Program provides new and existing community partners with the training and resources to host their own Cash for College Workshops to assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA). This program will expand on the Cash for College workshops to reach more students and assist in financial aid completion.
How do Community Partners participate and become a Cash for College Community Champion?
Community partners are a critical part of students receiving the assistance in completing financial aid applications. Every year CSAC partners with locally-based partner organizations, including high schools, community colleges, universities, and community groups to provide Cash for College Workshops to students. To become a Cash for College Community Champion, complete the Train the Trainer Workshop/Training. Once trained, Cash for College Community Champions will host Cash for College workshops to assist students and families in completing their financial aid applications. Become a Cash for College Community Champion today! Our Cash for College Community Champions will receive a certificate, digital badge, and will be highlighted on the CSAC webpage and more!
Cash for College Training Videos and Electronic Materials
If you plan on hosting Cash 4 College workshops, and/or if you plan on assisting students at Cash for College workshops, please watch the following videos and review the following resources to prepare yourself.
- 2019 Tax Filing Treshold
- Cal Grant One Pager
- Dependency Status (English)
- Dependency Status (Spanish)
- Do I need a Schedule?
- Cash 4 College Folder Design
- FSA ID Username and Password Guide
- IRS DRT Guide
- Who is my parent? (English)
- Who is my parent? (Spanish)
- CADAA Checklist
- California Dream Act Map 2020-21 Steps to Successfully Apply
- Dreamer Resource Centers
- Know the Rules Regarding CA Residency for Tuition Purposes
- Quick Guide to College Access for Undocumented Students in CA
- Guide to SB 68 Expansion of instate tuition eligibility in CA
- Selective Service and the CADAA
- Understanding the difference between in-state tuition, CADAA and DACA
- Federal Student Aid Contact Information Quarter Sheets
- Federal Grant Programs
- Federal Loan Programs
- Net Price Calculator
- Poster Spanish
- Poster English
- RCO Contact Information
- Special Case Scenarios
- Read more
Cash for College Logistical Overview
If you are interested in hosting Cash for College workshops please click on the following link: Cash for college logistical overview and watch a quick video explaining what the logistical changes for Cash 4 College program are in the 2019-20 academic year (2020-21 application year).