Helping Students Achieve Their College Dream
More than 170 high school students and their families attended Affording Your College Dream, a community event that explores the best ways low-income students can fund a college education. The annual event, hosted by ذكذكتسئµ in partnership with several county education initiatives, including (REACH), (PEAC), , the , and .
, executive director of elementary education for SBUSD, served as keynote speaker, sharing her story as a Mexican immigrant and English learner.
“The event was intentionally bilingual, ensuring that all families could fully engage in the experience and feel welcomed by ذكذكتسئµâ€™s hospitality,†says Araceli Espinoza, ذكذكتسئµ assistant director of admissions, guest and community relations. “It was an inspiring gathering that brought together community leadership with a shared vision to provide opportunities for the next generation of leaders.â€
Twenty students received their ذكذكتسئµ admission letters during the event, which included lunch and a campus tour.
ذكذكتسئµ has become an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution with more than 23% of students identifying as Latino or Hispanic. The designation is a result of local partnerships, improved outreach efforts and the addition of several key college employees.