Financial Aid & Scholarship Services
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - use this to apply for college money such as Pell Grant, SEOG, Student Loans, Cal Grant, California College Promise (Fee Waiver), Gavilan College Promise and Work-Study.
CADAA , the California Dream Act Application is a state financial aid application that allows undocumented and other eligible students in California to apply for state and institutional financial assistance.
Both FAFSA and CADAA applications are open for the 2026-27 school year Apply Today!
Stay informed about Federal Student changes and receive up-to-date notifications and information:
We are happy to assist you with your financial aid needs. If you are interested in visiting the office in person, please review the guidelines for visiting campus and schedule your appointment: Guidelines for In-Person Financial Aid Services
Due to The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, no student information will be given to anyone other than the student without authorization from the student.
We continue to offer virtual services. Financial Aid staff may be reached by email, phone, text, and Zoom! Please refer to the contact information and schedules below.
Do you need assistance filing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application? Friendly and knowledgeable Peer Mentors are available to assist you virtually or in person!
For in person help, go to the Student Center
Visit the Welcome Center Web Page: Welcome Center Information
Visit the Virtual Welcome Center via Zoom: Virtual Welcome Center
Do you need assistance with an existing financial aid application, financial aid document submission, or review of your financial aid package? Schedule an in person, phone or ZOOM appointment with our Financial Aid counter. Drop ins are welcome!
Gilroy Campus: Schedule your Appointment
Hollister Site: Schedule an Appointment
Elizabeth San Ramon Hablo Español
Financial Aid Technician
Office: (408) 848-4729
Email: esanramon@gavilan.edu
Alyssa Munoz
Financial Aid Program Specialist
Office: (408) 852-2813
Email: amunoz@gavilan.edu
Gladys Elizondo Hablo Español
Sr. Financial Aid Specialist
Office: (408) 848-4734
Email: gelizondo@gavilan.edu
Rocio De Reza Hablo Español
Sr. Financial Aid Specialist
Office:(408) 852-2810
Voice and Text(408) 337-2635
Email: rdereza@gavilan.edu
Kim Benjamin
Sr. Financial Aid Specialist
Office:(408) 848-4763
Voice and Text:(408) 713-0669
Email: kbenjamin@gavilan.edu
Stay informed with all the changes and receive up-to-date notifications and information:
Federal Student Aid Social Media
Instagram: Federal Student Aid (Educational Webinars)
CA Student Aid Commission Social Media
For FAFSA technical issues, students should contact FSA at 800-433-3243.
For CADAA technical issues, students should contact CSAC Student Support at 888-224-7268 or studentsupport@csac.ca.gov
Resources:
Gilroy Campus
- Monday–Thursday: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 12:00–2:00 PM by appointment only
Hollister Campus
- Tuesday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Closed for lunch 1:00-2:00 PM)
- Wednesday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual 2:00 PM - 5: 00 PM
Contact:
408-848-4727
finaid@gavilan.edu