Workshop: FAFSA—The Key to Unlocking Financial Aid

Prepare yourself and your family for the FAFSA process by learning what to expect and how to navigate this important step in accessing financial aid for college.

Completing the FAFSA can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This workshop demystifies the financial aid process by breaking down the FAFSA step by step. Participants gain clear guidance, practical tips, and increased confidence to complete the application accurately and on time—unlocking access to grants, scholarships, and other forms of financial aid.

This program is part of the Financial Skills Building series, presented in collaboration with the San Francisco Economic Justice Center. 

The San Francisco Economic Justice Center provides free, confidential, one-on-one, personalized financial guidance with a certified financial counselor. This program is open to anyone living, working or receiving services in San Francisco (including noncitizens). Financial counselors provide sessions on the following financial topics: improving your credit score, increasing your savings, opening a safe and affordable bank account, assessing your public benefits options, navigating any changes in your income, communicating with loan servicers and debt collectors, managing and reducing debt and learning more about your consumer rights. Find out more and sign up for one-on-one counseling.