Inland Empire college officials and dignitaries gathered to send a simple message to students looking to go to college.

Apply for financial aid.

During a Wednesday, Oct. 8, event at San Bernardino Valley College , they launched the Cash for College campaign.

It aims to encourage students and their parents to fill out financial aid paperwork through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the California Dream Act Application.

Angel Rodriguez, a commissioner for the California Student Aid Commission and a San Bernardino Community College District associate vice chancellor, speaks at San Bernardino Valley College during a Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, event to kick off the Cash for College campaign. (Courtesy of Erick Zambrano, San Bernardino Community College District)

Daisy Gonzal

See Full Page