Programs
California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP)
The California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) was established by the state legislature in 1978. Today, Cal-SOAP is instrumental in improving the flow of information about postsecondary education and financial aid while raising the achievement levels of low-income, elementary and secondary school students or geographic regions with documented low-eligibility or college participation rates, and who are first in their families to attend college.
Cash for College
Free Statewide Webinars and Local Workshops
Students & Families
Attending college this upcoming fall
(2024-2025)?
Submitting your financial aid application as soon as possible can
maximize your financial aid opportunities! The priority deadline
for state financial aid is typically March 2nd and September 2nd
for CA Community College students (extended to May 2nd and
September 3rd respectively for 2024), but you should still submit
your application even if a deadline has passed.
Our free Cash for College workshops have financial aid experts who can help you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) and answer all of your questions!
Register for free today! Both online webinars and in-person workshops near you are available.