Workshops on how to get Cal Grants cash

A press release on Cash for College Workshops.

"If you are a graduating senior or recent graduate, meet academic, financial and eligibility requirements and submit two forms (FAFSA and GPA verification form) by March 2, 2008, you are guaranteed a Cal Grant." ... learn how at these events. I haven't yet researched what those eligibility requirements are. Watch this space for details.

Cash for College Workshop Dates

Are you a high school senior or recent graduate? Know anyone who is? Don't forget to apply for Cal Grants!

Cal Grants are one of the smartest ways to get cash for college - its money you don't have to pay back and it's guaranteed. If you are a graduating senior or recent graduate, meet academic, financial and eligibility requirements and submit two forms (FAFSA and GPA verification form) by March 2, 2008, you are guaranteed a Cal Grant.

Assemblywoman Ma has partnered up with San Francisco College Access to co-sponsor a series of "Cash for College" Cal Grant workshops throughout San Francisco.

"Cash for College" Workshop Schedule:

• Saturday, January 26th in Chinatown from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm at Gordon J Lau Elementary School
• Tuesday, January 29th in Bayview Hunter's Point from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Thurgood Marshall Academic High School
• Wednesday, January 30th in the Richmond District at 6:30 pm at George Washington High School.
• Thursday, January 31st in the Excelsior from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Balboa High School
• Saturday, February 2nd in Ingleside from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm at City Arts & Tech.
• Wednesday, February 13th in Chinatown from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Galileo Academy of Science and Technology High School
• Saturday, February 16th at Civic Center from 1 pm- 4 pm at SF Main Public Library
• Saturday, February 23rd at Civic Center from 1 pm- 4 pm at SF Main Public Library

For a complete list of "Cash for College" workshops sponsored by SF College Access please call 415-202-7944.

If you attend a "Cash for College" workshop you are automatically eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship.

For more information regarding Cal Grants, please visit http://www.calgrants.org/or call toll free 1-888-224-7268.