Financial Aid

Workshops and Events

Foothill "Owl Financial Literacy" Workshop Series

Join us for the first virtual workshop series that is part of the Foothill “Owl Financial Literacy” Initiative! You will learn valuable information about important financial concepts that can lead to financial well-being and establishing a healthy foundation to your relationship with money.

Topics & What to Expect

BUDGETING 101

Thursday, March 31 | Drop by anytime from 1-2 p.m.
Join us for the opening workshop in our series to learn about budgeting and how to create your own financial plan!

BASICS OF BANKING & INTEREST

Thursday, April 14 | Drop by anytime from 1-2 p.m.
Are you confused by terms used in the banking environment, including “interest”? Worry no more & join us for the second workshop to learn more about banking terms, and find out the answer to the important question: Is interest your friend or enemy?

CREDIT CARD & CREDIT SCORE

Thursday, April 28 | Drop by anytime from 1-2 p.m.
Do you have a credit card, or are you thinking about getting one? Are you wondering why credit score is so important? Wonder no more! Join our last workshop in the series and learn about how to stay on top of credit cards and credit score!

Ready to attend?

RSVP for one or multiple virtual workshops today by clicking on the button below

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Please note: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

FAFSA & CA Dream Act Workshops

The Financial Aid Office is working on organizing more FAFSA & CA Dream Act workshops. In the meantime, if you need one-on-one assistance with completing a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application please visit our Contact Us page and make an appointment by following the steps outlined below:

To make an appointment, please follow the steps outlined below:

Visit Financial Aid Contact Us
Click on the “Schedule an Appointment” red button
Enter CWID and Date of Birth
Click on “Make an Appointment”
From the Reason Selection page scroll down and select “Application Completion Assistance”
You will then be presented with a list of FA Staff members who can assist FAFSA completion. Select each staff member to see their availability
Once you find a date/time that works, select that appointment
You will then be taken to a “Appointment Confirmation” page where you will be asked to enter a phone number and your email address, enter the information
Click “Continue”
You will then receive a confirmation email with zoom information for the appointment.

Weekly Events on Instagram

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Monday Themes - You can learn more about financial aid programs, important dates and deadlines, and much more.
Tuesday Money Managament Tips: Join us on this 40-week campaign to learn about money management tips every college student should know.
Q&A Thursday (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) - Ask us anything about financial aid. Answers are given in REAL TIME & the next day.

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March 2022 INSTAGRAM HAPPENINGS

WEEK	MONDAY THEMES	THURSDAY Q&A Session
Week One 3/07 – 3/13	Learn about: Financial Aid Terms & Conditions Yes! Financial Aid has a terms & conditions that all financial aid recipients must follow! Stay tuned for important information about SAP, Maximum Time Frame and general eligibility including the federal repeatability rule.	10 a.m.- 3p.m.
Week Two 3/14– 3/20	Learn about: A Deep Dive into Maximum Time Frame You might have learned a few things about the Maximum Time Frame last Monday, however, we would like to help you further understand what it is, and how may apply to you. We will also share more information about the Maximum Time Frame Appeal.	10 a.m.- 3p.m.
Week Three 3/21 – 3/27	Learn about: Fun Things to Do in Spring Break on Budget! Good Luck on your Finals everyone! We know that you might be excited for Spring Break, therefore, we want to share a few ideas on things to do during Spring Break while on a budget!	10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Week Four 3/28 – 4/03	Learn about: Our Financial Literacy Initiative Get ready and learn more about our financial literacy initiative that will be launched during April Financial Literacy Month! Stay tuned for more details!	10 a.m.- 3 p.m.