Financial Assistance
Financial Literacy
To help you manage your financial concerns, we encourage you to connect with Community Roots Financial, which offers free, private financial coaching in English or Spanish to help you:
- Create a realistic budget
- Set financial goals
- Build savings
- Get answers to your money questions
📅 Virtual sessions available now through May 12th— spots are limited!
Book your session:
👉 Book English Session
👉 Book Spanish Session
If you have any questions or would like to discuss other available resources, please don’t hesitate to contact Rita, our Financial Specialist, who will be happy to assist you.
Thank you for your understanding.
Previous Financial Literacy Event Recordings
- Introduction to Credit
- Introduction to Banking
- Basics of Budgeting
- Employment Tax Forms
- Identity Theft Scams
- Rent 101-What You Need to Know.mp4
- A College Student's Guide to Financial Freedom
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
