Financial Assistance
Application Assistance
El Centro provides free assistance with FAFSA/CADAA applications by appointment. Please speak to one of our peer mentors to book an appointment.
If you are experiencing issues with your FAFSA or CADAA application, please contact our Financial Aid Department . Financial Aid representatives can be reached via:
- Email: finaid@gavilan.edu
- Phone: (408) 848-4727
- Schedule Appointments
Financial Literacy Workshops
El Centro collaborates with agencies, banks, and credit unions to provide free financial literacy workshops and services to all Gavilan College students. For Fall 2024, El Centro is partnering with Excite Credit Union to bring valuable resources to the campus community.
Spring 2025 Workshop Schedule
| Date | Topic | Time | Location/Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Feb. 18 | How Credit is Racist and What We Can Do | 12:30–1:45 PM | LI170 |
| Tuesday, Feb. 18 | Renting 101: What You Need to Know | 4:00-5:00 PM | Zoom |
| Monday, Mar. 10 | Knowing Your Rights at Your Job | 5:30–6:30 PM | Zoom TBD |
| Tuesday, Mar. 25 | Relationship with Money | 1:00–2:00 PM | RSVP |
| Tuesday, Apr. 15 | Feeling Empowered About Student Loans | 5:30–6:30 PM | Zoom TBD |
| Tuesday, Apr. 22 | Banks and Credit Unions | 5:30–6:30 PM | RSVP |
Previous Event Recordings
- Introduction to Credit
- Introduction to Banking
- Basics of Budgeting
- Employment Tax Forms
- Identity Theft Scams
