Assemblyman Garcia hosts financial aid workshop Saturday

Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia, D-Coachella, will host a workshop on Saturday to teach parents and students how to pursue financial aid for college.

The free workshop — provided under a partnership with University of California, Riverside, Cash for College California, and the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership — is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“I encourage all high school students and their families to attend a workshop to learn what type of financial aid is available to them and how to apply for it,” said Garcia. “I want to ensure every student has the opportunity to have their questions answered.”

The deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and Cal Grant applications is March 2.

The event is at U.C. Riverside Palm Desert Center, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive.