PAYING FOR COLLEGE

Find info about financial aid, scholarships, budget insights & student-focused financial tips. All available to help you pay for college!  

After the FAFSA/Dream Act: Next Steps
After You Submit Your Application, Paying For College

After the FAFSA/Dream Act: Next Steps

After you submit your FAFSA or Dream Act there are some additional steps that you should be aware of. For
Options to Cover the College Bill
After You Submit Your Application, Paying For College

Options to Cover the College Bill

Financial aid offers from the colleges you have been accepted to oftentimes don’t cover the entire direct cost of college. 
Do I Qualify For Financial Aid?
Paying For College, Submitting FAFSA

Do I Qualify For Financial Aid?

It’s normal to have questions about Financial aid, especially if you have never applied for it before. One of the
Financial Aid 101
Paying For College, Submitting FAFSA

Financial Aid 101

Financial aid is broken down into three categories: gift aid, loans, and work-study.  Gift aid is broken down into grants
How Doubling the Pell Grant Can Make Life Easier for College Students
After You Submit Your Application, Our Voices, Paying For College

How Doubling the Pell Grant Can Make Life Easier for College Students

For low-income students, choosing the right college or university is often decided by how much money they will give us.
Everything You Need to Know About Scholarships
Help Applying For Scholarships, Paying For College

Everything You Need to Know About Scholarships

Scholarships = free money! There are several scholarships to choose from: local, state, or nationwide scholarships. It is important to
How to Apply for Scholarships
Help Applying For Scholarships, Paying For College

How to Apply for Scholarships

Applying for scholarships is tricky! Every scholarship is unique and asks for its own set of requirements. Not to mention,
Applying for Scholarships
Help Applying For Scholarships, Paying For College

Applying for Scholarships

Scholarships are free money that you do not have to pay back. Scholarships are awarded based on grades, community service,
Food Banks
Basic Needs Support, Paying For College

Food Banks

Food is a basic human right, yet prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, over 36% of college students faced food insecurity

We know there is a lot of uncertainty and anxiety floating around right now, but with your ideas and perspective you can help us make a difference and fight for equity in the next two years. @socalcan centers and leads with student voices. By taking this SHORT STUDENT SURVEY you will help us identify what barriers students face in higher-education and what are the most pressing issues that need to be addressed through policy & advocacy. ⁠

You MUST be a current student in a California college or university (CCC, CSU, UC or private) or have graduated in the year 2022 or after to take this survey. Everyone who is eligible and submits a survey before it closes on November 6th will be entered to a raffle for a chance to win one of multiple $50 gift cards. ⁠

Click the link in bio to learn more and to take the survey or visit bit.ly/24psurvey ⁠

#Advocacy #PolicyAgenda #TogetherWeCAN #SoCalCAN
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That feeling when you and your best friends just voted! 🎉🗳️✨
Today is Election Day! Remember you can drop off your completed mail ballot at a Ballot Box or a participating Vote Center. If you were not able to register by the deadline you can still vote! Same-Day Voting is available at select locations.

Esa sensación cuando tú y tus mejores amigos acaban de votar! 🎉🗳️✨

¡Hoy es el día de las elecciones! Recuerde que puede dejar su boleta por correo en un Buzón de Entrega de Boleta Electoral
o en un Centro de Votación participante. Si no pudiste registrarte antes de la fecha límite, ¡aún puedes votar! La Votación El Mismo Día está disponible en ubicaciones selectas.

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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Do you know what makes people powerful? Voting! 🗳️✨ Tomorrow is Election Day. Let’s make our voices heard and take action together! 💪🎉
For more voter information, click the link in our bio. 🔗

¿Sabes qué hace a las personas poderosas? ¡Votar! 🗳️✨Mañana es el Día de Elección. ¡Hagamos oír nuestras voces y actuemos juntos! 💪🎉

Para más información sobre votación, haz clic en el enlace en nuestra biografía. 🔗

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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Early in-person voting started on October 26th! Over 4 million Californians have already cast their vote. Get ready to make your voice count! 🙌🗳️💥

For more on early voting and Vote-by-Mail Ballot drop-off locations click the link in our bio 🔗

La votación anticipada en persona comienza mañana, 26 de octubre. Más de 4 millones de Californianos ya han enviado su voto.¡Prepárate para hacer oír tu voz! 🙌🗳️💥

Para más información sobre lugares para la votación temprana y la entrega de boletas de voto por correo haz clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.🔗

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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