Cash for College Post - Event Resources
Thank you for joining us virtually this past Saturday, October 9th during our semi-annual Cash for College event. The Mt. SAC Financial Aid Office and campus community is grateful to have been given the opportunity to host you, your family, and friends. We hope that the information you received and were presented with assisted you in completing and submitting your financial aid application. The Mt. SAC Financial Aid Office is committed to support our students and their families prepare for college by providing financial aid application resources and assistance. On this webpage you will find FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application resources such as application demo videos, worksheets, and presentations. We hope to provide you resources about Federal and State financial aid to help make education beyond high school attainable.
Financial Aid Videos
This recording of our Saturday, February 12, 2022 Cash for College event provides you with the information to get FREE help filling out your 2022-2023 financial aid application! High school seniors and/or parents are encouraged to view this recording to obtain assistance with completing the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application.
By watching this video, you will have a better understanding of what is financial aid and how you can apply for and receive this funding. In this video we will:
-Define financial aid
-Discuss the different types of financial aid
-Review how to receive financial aid
By By watching this video, you will have a better understanding of the online FAFSA application process. In this video, we will:
-Define & discuss the Federal Student Aid ID
-Review FAFSA preparation
-Show a demonstration on how to fill out your FAFSA
By his video will walk you through the process of creating your own FSA ID. An FSA ID is simply a username and password combination, which can be used to securely log in to U.S. Department of Education websites like https://fafsa.gov. If you plan to fill out the FAFSA when it becomes available in October, you (and your parent if you're a dependent student) should create an FSA ID ASAP.
Worksheets
Completing the FAFSA (FAFSA applicants only)
This worksheet will walk you through how to prepare for completing the FAFSA. It highlights
the documents you should gather, how to create an FSA ID, and how to fill out and
sign and submit your application. We recommend that you and a parent, if you are required
to provide parental information, create an FSA ID before the event.
Ten things you need to know about the CA Dream Act Application
The DREAM application is unique to California promoting access to all students regardless
of immigration statues and/or documentation. If you will be completing a CA Dream
Act Application, this document will explore ten important things you should know about
the application before you get started.
Completing the CADDA (CA Dream Act applicants only)
This worksheet will walk you through how to prepare for completing the CADAA. It highlights
the documents you should gather, and how to fill out and sign and submit your application.
CA Dream Act Application FAQ’s for Students and Parents
If you will be completing a CA Dream Application, this CADAA FAQ provides answers
to questions you may have. Get tips on how to fill out your financial aid application
form and browse other common topics.
FAFSA & CADAA FAQs
The process — and the application itself — can be confusing, so here is a FAFSA &
CADAA FAQ that provides answers to questions you may have. Get tips on how to fill
out your financial aid application form and browse other common topics.
C4C Toolkit
This toolkit will help you plan out your day as we will have different workshops and
sessions scheduled. Direct access to the Zoom Scholarships and Admissions and Records
workshops are also provided through the toolkit. Keep it handy during the event!
Resource Fair Quick Links
The Cash for College Resource Fair is intended to provide an opportunity for students to ask questions and engage in dialogue with the various departments that offer their services to students. The fair focuses on helping students connect with the campus and provide them with the support, knowledge and encouragement to be successful members of the Mt. SAC community. Here you can find flyers from the various departments that were in attendance.
