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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 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
January 17, 2024 Zoom  12:00 - 1:00 PM
January 31, 2024 Zoom  4:00 - 5:00 PM
February 1, 2024 Zoom  2:00 - 3:00 PM
February 21, 2024 Zoom  10:00 - 11:00 AM
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
January 17, 2024 Zoom  2:00 - 3:00  PM
January 31, 2024 Zoom  12:00 - 1:00 PM
February 1, 2024 Zoom  10:00 - 11:00 AM
February 21, 2024 Zoom  3:00 - 4:00 PM

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
September 14, 2023 Zoom  12:00 - 1:00 PM
October 3, 2023 Zoom  10:00 - 11:00 AM
February 7, 2024 Zoom  12:00 - 1:00 PM
February 28, 2024 Zoom  11:00 - 12:00 PM
March 13, 2024 Zoom  4:00 - 5:00 PM
March 21, 2024 Zoom  11:00 - 12:00 PM

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
October 3, 2023
Zoom  10:00 - 11:00 AM
November 7, 2023 Zoom   10:00 - 11:00 AM
January 24, 2024 Zoom  2:00 - 3:00 PM
March 5, 2024 Zoom  10:00 - 11:00 AM
April 9, 2024 Zoom  10:00 - 11:00 AM
June 11, 2024 Zoom  10:00 - 11:00 AM
June 26, 2024 Zoom  2:00 - 3:00 PM

Need assistance with completing an SAP Appeal? 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
October 4, 2023
Zoom  2:00 - 3:00 PM
November 8, 2023 Zoom  2:00 - 3:00 PM
January 25, 2024 Zoom  10:00 - 11:00 AM
March 6, 2024 Zoom  2:00 - 3:00 PM
April 10, 2024 Zoom  2:00 - 3:00 PM
June 12, 2024 Zoom  2:00 - 3:00 PM
July 27, 2024 Zoom  10:00 - 11:00 AM

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.  

 Date  Location  Meeting Time
September 13, 2023 Zoom  12:00 - 1:00 PM
February 6, 2024 Zoom  4:00 - 5:00 PM

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.  

 Date  Location  Meeting Time
August 30, 2023 Zoom  10:00 - 11:00 AM
March 7, 2024 Zoom  12:00 - 1:00 PM

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.  

 Date  Location  Meeting Time
September 20, 2023 Zoom  2:00 - 3:00 PM
March 19, 2024 Zoom  2:00 - 3:00 PM

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
October 18, 2023 Zoom  10:00 - 11:00 AM
April 24, 2024 Zoom  12:00 - 1:00 PM

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.

 

Financial Aid Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: Closed
*In-person services for Financial Aid only available at the Menifee Valley Campus
Reach us by phone at 951-465-7891 or email finaid@msjc.edu