Educators & Trainers

Take advantage of GIA’s resources and trainings below and help support students in their postsecondary journey. GIA supports a train-the-trainer model where school counselors, student advocates, student outreach coordinators, and community partners who work directly with students can become certified Cash For College trainers at their institutions.

Train the Trainer

Do you want to refresh your financial aid skills and knowledge? Join Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) and the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) for a Financial Aid Train the Trainer Certification Webinar.

This training provides attendees with the tools and resources necessary to host local financial aid workshops to assist students and families with completing financial aid applications.

Resources

Take advantage of GIA’s resources and workshops below and help support students in their postsecondary journey. 

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FAFSA News

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The Better FAFSA Training Toolkit

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Federal Student Aid Educational Webinars

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Increasing Parent Engagement

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College Access for Undocumented Students in CA

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List of RCOs through California:

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Additional Resources:

2024-2025 FAFSA Walkthrough:

CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) Walkthrough: