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.

Financial Aid Application Workshops
Need assistance completing the financial aid application process? Join the Financial Aid Office to get all your financial aid application questions answered! Financial Aid Staff will be available to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

Date	Location	Meeting Time
March 23, 2022	Zoom	5:30 - 6:30 PM

California Dream Act Application Workshop

We’re here to help! Join the financial aid office to learn more about the California Dream Act application process. Financial aid staff will be available to answer individual financial aid questions and provide other resources available at MSJC.

Date	Location	Meeting Time
March 24, 2022	Zoom	5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Getting to the Money
Join the Financial Aid Office for an opportunity to get your individual financial aid questions answered. Financial Aid Staff will be available to demonstrate how to navigate your Financial Aid Checklist in Self-Service and provide students with information on other important financial resources at MSJC.

Date	Location	Meeting Time
January 19, 2022	Zoom	4:00 - 5:30 PM
February 17, 2022	Zoom	5:00 - 6:00 PM

SAP 101
Come learn how academic performance impacts financial aid eligibility. The Financial Aid Office will explain what Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is, how to maintain SAP, and what to do if you have an unsatisfactory standing.

Date	Location	Meeting Time
February 9, 2022	Zoom	5:00 - 6:00 PM
March 2, 2022	Zoom	5:00 - 6:00 PM

SAP: The Petition Process
Need assistance with completing an SAP Petition? Join the Financial Aid Office for an opportunity to get all of your questions answered. Financial aid staff will be available to demonstrate how to request, complete, and submit an SAP appeal if you have an unsatisfactory SAP standing.

Date	Location	Meeting Time
February 10, 2022	Zoom	5:00 - 6:00 PM
March 3, 2022	Zoom	5:00 - 6:00 PM

Financial Literacy
The Financial Aid Office hosts a series of workshops aimed to empower students to make financially informed decisions toward attaining their educational goals and establishing financial wellness. Whether you are a first-generation college student, paying for school on your own, or supporting your own family financially, we provide workshops to educate students on financial literacy and how to achieve financial freedom.

Workshop	Date	Location	Meeting Time
Banking Fundamentals	April 7, 2022	Zoom	10:00 - 11:00 AM
Budgeting Basics	April 14, 2022	Zoom	4:00 - 5:00 PM
Understanding Credit	April 21, 2022	Zoom	10:00 - 11:00 AM
Preparing for Transfer	April 28, 2022	Zoom	4:00 - 5:00 PM

Please visit our Financial Literacy webpage for more details about each session offering.

Hosting an event?
Interested in having the MSJC Financial Aid Office at your next event? Our Financial Aid Staff are happy to give customized presentations to your school and/or organization. We offer quality educational opportunities to learn more about financial aid and resources at Mt. San Jacinto College.

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.