Workshop Trainings

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals? Do you have a basic understanding of the new 2024-25 FAFSA and CA Dream Act application? If so, we need you!

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to support our Financial Aid Completion Clinics happening in-person now through August 2024. Your assistance will be invaluable in helping students navigate the complexities of financial aid applications.

Why Volunteer?

• Make a direct impact on students' educational journeys.
• Gain valuable experience in financial aid processes.
• Be part of a supportive community focused on educational access.

Volunteer Requirements:

• A baseline understanding of the 2024-25 FAFSA and CA Dream Act application.
• Willingness to assist students and families in completing financial aid forms.

Role:
Forms Assistants are volunteers with a working knowledge of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and California Dream Act application (CADAA). In your role as a Forms Assistant, you will provide individualized assistance to students and their families and address technical questions that student and their families may have regarding their financial aid applications.

To join us as a volunteer, please complete our volunteer intake form. Help us make a difference this summer!

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UPCOMING TRAININGS

We will provide comprehensive training to ensure you are well-prepared to assist. Trainings will be held virtually every Tuesday and Thursday from July 23 to Aug. 22.

LINE-BY-LINE WALKTHROUGH OF THE FAFSA

BEST PRACTICES FOR TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES EXPERIENCED WHEN COMPLETING THE FAFSA