A statewide campaign was launched Wednesday to offer financial aid to students who may be worried about paying for tuition as well as living expenses.

The Cash for College initiative aims to help families access financial aid for college and other career training as the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act application season opened on Oct. 1. Applications will be accepted through the March 2, 2026 priority deadline.

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See here to apply for student aid and attend webinars to learn how to apply.

State officials said as seven out of 10 high school seniors applied for financial aid last year, the Cash for College program aims to give families peace of mind, letting people

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