The 2026-27 financial aid cycle is off to a strong start as UNITE-LA’s College Access team expands targeted outreach to 16 L.A. County school districts with low financial aid completion rates. In October alone, the team supported 20 workshops, reaching 1,500 students across six new districts and helping more students and families access the resources and guidance needed to make college more affordable.

These efforts include strengthening partnerships in the Antelope Valley and Palmdale to reach communities where additional financial aid support is needed. On Oct. 17, UNITE-LA partnered with state Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares’ office to host a bilingual Cash for College workshop in the Antelope Valley Union High School District. The event welcomed 102 community members, who explored financial aid options and received one-on-one application assistance from UNITE-LA's team. Families expressed interest in another workshop in early 2027, reflecting the value of continued outreach and support.

UNITE-LA also recently partnered with Palmdale School District, reaching an additional 50 students. Building on these connections, the team is exploring opportunities to expand outreach into other communities where financial aid completion rates remain low, helping more students and families access the resources needed to pursue higher education.

Interested in partnering with UNITE-LA’s College Access team? Email [email protected] to learn more.