The Master Plan for Higher Education commits California to providing a place in one of the state’s public institutions of higher learning to all those who could benefit—relying on the […]
The California Community Colleges is currently planning the second of five statewide town hall meetings on January 31 at the Dr. Ephraim Williams Family Life Center in Sacramento to engage […]
Even for Orange Coast College’s brightest STEM students, the math will never make sense. The average one-bedroom apartment rental goes for $1,829 in Costa Mesa, California, according to RentCafe.com. That’s […]
Two community college programs were honored last month with the 2018 Chancellor’s Student Success Award, which recognizes outstanding programs that support students as they achieve their higher education goals. This […]
Even before there was a dream, there was defiance for Zugey Chavarin. Told by classmates, and even a close friend, that she was destined to be a “stay-at-home mom,” Chavarin […]
As another academic year wraps up, it’s important to take stock of our progress toward the goals contained in the Vision for Success. Up and down the state, commencements are […]
The “I Can Afford College” campaign helps spread the word about opportunities for California community college students to apply for financial aid to help pay for books, supplies and sometimes even rent. […]
The California Community Colleges’ Salary Surfer website is now even more useful for students and families. We’ve recently updated the Salary Surfer website to add more than 100 new career […]
Tuition and textbooks have long dominated the discussion around financially strapped college students, but the most pressing areas of need are actually far more basic. These overlooked needs, like food, […]
Born in San Diego and raised in Tijuana, Sergio Sandoval barely spoke English and knew nothing about the American education system when he enrolled at San Diego City College in […]