Cash for College

Final 2018-19 Cash for College Workshops

Over 30,000 high school seniors, college students, and their families have attended free Cash for College workshops throughout California since the kickoff in October, 2018. These workshops offer assistance completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); California Dream Act (CADAA); Chafee Grant for Foster Youth; and Middle Class Scholarship applications.

L.A. Area Chamber and UNITE-LA’S Annual College & Career Convention

17th annual convention helps thousands of local, low-income students plan for college and maximize federal and state financial aid  The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with its affiliate, UNITE-LA, will provide college preparation, financial aid and scholarship training to more than 6,000 students who attend their 17th annual College & Career Convention. They will also award $1,000 scholarships to 20 students who attend the event on Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10 at Los Angeles Trade Technical College.  “A great way to ensure more young adults are able to pursue higher education is to alleviate students’ financial