Show Me the Money: Guiding You to College Funding! 01/27/2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This workshop is designed to help students in foster care navigate the college funding process successfully. We'll provide step-by-step guidance on completing eligible financial aid applications, offering hands-on assistance to ensure all necessary documents are gathered. Our goal is to empower students to access and complete the financial resources available to them.
Learning Objectives:
Know the specfic documents and information required to complete the Federal Application Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act application.
Develop an organizational strategy to gather and store the necessary information and documents.
Know the various application deadlines.
Develop problem-solving skills to address common challenges or roadblocks.
Event Details
Audience
Foster Students
Facilitator(s)
Jose Smith Maria Tello Tanya Alvarez-Espinosa
Partners
Department of Children and Family Services, ILP (Independent Living Program)
Included
Personal Guidance on FAFSA/Chafee Completion, light snacks, College FY Programs Guide
Location
Community Resource Center- LA County Development Authority 10750 Laurel Ave. Whittier, CA 90605 Map | Driving Directions Maps and directions provided by Google® Maps. Please verify map and driving directions for accuracy prior to attending event.
