Parents of Seniors in High School: Beat the March 2nd Financial Aid Application Priority Deadline

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Last year, AB 469 otherwise known as “All In for Financial Aid” was passed. Starting in the 2022-23 academic school year, high schools, and school districts (Local Educational Agencies) will need to ensure that all 12th graders in the state of California complete a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, unless the student has formally submitted an opt-out waiver. The local California Student Opportunity and Access Program (CAL-SOAP) team is prepared to assist students and parents with their financial aid application.

Two Dates Available:

March 1, 2023 from 3:00PM to 7:30PM
University of La Verne (Computer Lab)
10800 Stockdale Hwy, Second Floor

March 2, 2023 from 3:00PM to 7:30PM
Bakersfield College (CSS Building Rm 206)
1801 Panorama Drive, (park in visitor lot)

Checklist of Items to Bring:

• Student's Social Security Number (if applicable)
• Student Social Security Number (if applicable)
• 2021 Tax Information
• Parent(s) Date of Birth
• Parents date of marriage/separation/divorce (if applicable)
• If parents were born outside the U.S., date of arrival to U.S
• Other sources of income

For more information about these events, please contact Heflin Barrera, Program Manager at Bakersfield College via (661) 395-4954 or calsoap@bakersfieldcollege.edu.

For more information about AB469 requirements, please contact CSAC Outreach & Marketing Unit at outreachandmarketing@csac.ca.gov.