Workshops & Events
Financial Aid Workshops and Events
The MSJC Financial Aid Office strives to make the process of applying for financial aid, completing verification, and receiving aid feasible. We are here to support and empower students to make financially informed decisions toward attaining their educational goals and establishing financial well-being. The Financial Aid Office offers numerous workshops and events throughout the academic year on a variety of topics such as completing the financial aid application process, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), Financial Literacy, and more
Need assistance completing your financial aid application? Financial Aid Staff will be available to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Join the Financial Aid Office to get all your financial aid application questions answered! Priority deadline is March 2, 2026.
| Date | Location | Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | SJC, Room 4304 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
| October 14, 2025 | MVC, Room 951 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
| October 21, 2025 | TVC, Room TA-405 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
| November 5, 2025 | TVC, Room TA-405 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
| November 12, 2025 | SJC, Room 4304 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
| November 18, 2025 | MVC, Room 951 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
| December 2, 2025 | MVC, Room 951 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
| December 10, 2025 | SJC, Room 4304 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
Financial Literacy
The Financial Aid Office is committed to empowering students to make financially informed
decisions towards attaining their educational goals and establishing financial wellness.
Financial literacy refers to one's ability to understand and responsibly manage their
finances, enabling them to build a stable foundation for their future. Developing
financial literacy to improve your personal finances involves learning and practicing
a variety of skills related to budgeting, managing debt, understanding credit, and
banking products. Our financial aid office has developed a series of programming highlighting
the fundamentals of financial literacy to help students further their understanding
of and achieve financial success.
Banking fundamentals aims to introduce the basics of banking. In this workshop, you will learn about different types of banking products, how to manage cash flow and savings, how to help protect your money, and planning for short-and-long-term goals.
Did you know budgeting is crucial to financial success? In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage your own budget, prepare for unexpected expenses, and explore your relationship to money.
Building credit and maintaining a good credit history are key steps towards building your financial future. In this workshop, students will learn about credit, credit scores, credit reports, and debt and credit management.
Where are your educational goals taking you next? In this comprehensive overview, we will examine cost of attendance, federal loans, loan repayment, and more. In addition, we will provide post-transfer tips and strategies to help you succeed in the next chapter of your academic career.
| Date | Location | Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Coming Soon | TBA | TBA |
Hosting an event?
Please submit the following form to request a presentation or workshop. Requests should be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance in order to allow our office time to make accommodations.
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Phones Only
Reach us by phone at 951-465-7891 or email finaid@msjc.edu