Cash for College Workshops
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Almost anyone, regardless of income, qualifies for financial assistance. Get assistance in person at a walk-in workshop to complete your FAFSA or California Dream Act Application to any college or university at any of our CASH FOR COLLEGE workshop.
Allan Hancock College Bldg A 103:
| Monday, January 5,2026 | 9a.m-12p.m & 2-6p.m. |
| Monday, January 12,2026 | 9a.m-12p.m & 2-6p.m. |
Lompoc Valley Center Bldg 1:
| Tuesday, Janaury 13,2026 | 9a.m-12p.m & 2-6p.m |
Arroyo Grande High School, Career Center, Room 208
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
4-7 p.m. |
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Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
4-7 p.m. |
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
4-7 p.m. |
Cabrillo High School, Room B-8
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
4-7:30 p.m. |
Delta High School, Computer Lab, Room 302
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
4-7 p.m. |
Ernest Righetti High School, Library
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
3-7 p.m. |
Kermit McKenzie Jr. High, Cafeteria Guadalupe
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 |
4-7 p.m. |
Lompoc High School, Room B-7
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
3:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. |
Maple High School, Cafeteria
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
3-6 p.m. |
Nipomo High School, Library
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Thursday, December 11, 2025 |
3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
3:30-6:30 p.m. |
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
Paso Robles High School, Computer Lab
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. |
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Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
3:30 p.m.–7 p.m. |
Pioneer Valley High School, Library
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
3–7 p.m. |
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
3–7 p.m. |
Santa Maria High School, 100s Building
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 |
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. |
What to Bring
To complete their FAFSA or California Dream Act, students will need to bring:
- Driver’s license (Optional)
- Parent(s)/adoptive parent(s) date of birth
- Parent(s)/adoptive parent(s) marital status
- Both student and parent(s)/adoptive parent(s) Social Security Number (do not use an ITIN # for FAFSA application)
- Permanent Resident number (Green Card), if applicable
- Student and parent(s)/adoptive parent(s) 2024 W-2 forms
- Student and parent(s)/adoptive parent(s) 2024 income tax return (if filed)
Contact the Cal-SOAP office for an appointment:
Allan Hancock College:
Please complete an admission application before starting an online orientation.
Cuesta College:
Please complete an admission application before starting an online orientation.
at 805-922-6966 ext. 3710
calsoap@hancockcollege.edu