Applications for the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CA Dream Act Application are being accepted for the first time this year starting October 1st. The Ed Fund is coordinating a FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application training to ensure we have enough volunteers to help all students in WCCUSD complete their financial aid applications to be eligible for aid at free Cash for College Nights held October through January.
The East Bay Consortium will be leading this line-by-line training that is open to novice volunteers as well as those experienced with helping students with financial aid. The training will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 4:00-7:00pm in the multipurpose room at Alvarado Adult School Multipurpose Room at 5625 Sutter Avenue in Richmond. Please register by September 19 at http://edfundwest.org/financial-aid-training/.
For more information, please contact Ed Fund College Access Manager Veli Waller at 510-233-1464 ext. 105 or at veli@edfundwest.org.
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The Ed Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on developing collaborative groups that provide resources and support to aid students with college readiness, access, and completion. Tax identification number 68-0005307. www.edfundwest.org.
West County College Access Network
Our Collaborative is a partnership between over 25 agencies that support the success of children and youth who attend public schools within the enrollment area of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The Collaborative is a collective impact initiative committed to ensuring that every West County child graduates from high school prepared for college, career and life. We are individually and collectively committed to aligning our strategies and resources to eliminate the systemic inequities faced by underserved and underrepresented children, youth and families.
Cash for College
California Cash for College’s mission is to help low-income and first generation college-goers complete the application process so that they can access financial aid for education and career/technical training beyond high school. http://www.csac.ca.gov/ccfc.asp.