Was Live Thu, Aug 15, 2024 | 11am PST
Guest Speakers
- Dr. Daisy Gonzales, Executive Director, California Student Aid Commission
- Ivan Hernandez, President, Student Senate for California Community College
- Nancy Jodaitis, Director of Higher Education, Immigrants Rising
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Event Overview
Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media, in partnership with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), will present a statewide ethnic media briefing to highlight the critical September 3 deadline for California Community College students to apply for financial aid through the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
California Community Colleges serve over 1.9 million students, making it the largest system of higher education in the nation. More than 70% of these students come from diverse ethnic backgrounds, with 48% identifying as Hispanic. Additionally, many students are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 65% classified as Perkins Economically Disadvantaged. Despite the availability of financial aid through the California Dream Act, the number of undocumented students applying for these aid programs remains low.
This briefing aims to provide clear information and guidance to these students, helping to ensure that they are informed and supported in the application process. It is crucial to reach out to all eligible students, including undocumented students, to ensure they have the financial resources needed to continue their education.
Get more information at: Better FAFSA, Better CADAA.
