| 2010 San Jose Cash for College Campaign |
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2010-01-29
 Students and families are invited to attend Cash for College workshops for free, multilingual support about college financial aid options, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Cal Grants. The annual Cash for College Campaign, an initiative of the California Student Aid Commission, is part of ongoing efforts in the region to increase college-going rates and help low-income and first-in-family college students complete the financial aid application process and pursue postsecondary education. There will be a special Cash for College Campaign Kick Off event on Saturday, January 30, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at San Jose City College in San Jose.
There will be 15 Cash for College Campaign workshops in San Jose throughout January and February for one-on-one assistance with financial aid and scholarship applications. Workshops are free, multilingual, and open to the public.
- Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Gunderson High School
- Tuessday, Jan. 26, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Yerba Buena High School
- Thursday, Jan. 28, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at James Lick High School
- Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at San Jose High Academy
- Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Foothill College
- Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Willow Glen High School
- Monday, Feb. 8, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant High School
- Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at William C. Overfelt High School
- Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Andrew Hill High School
- Friday, Feb. 19, from 10:00 – 11:30 p.m. at San Jose City College
- Monday, Feb. 22, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Pioneer High School
- Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at James Lick High School
- Thursday, Feb. 25, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at William C. Overfelt High School
- Friday, Feb. 26, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at San Jose City College
- Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at West Valley College
The Cal Grant deadline is March 2. The kick off event on Jan. 30 and the Campaign workshops are being organized by EPC and its San Jose Cal-SOAP program and K-16 partners from across Santa Clara County. Citi Foundation also provided generous support to the Cash for College Campaign.
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