Options, options, options. That’s what California community colleges deliver. Students who aren’t university-bound can complete certificate programs and earn two-year associate degrees. Students seeking an affordable four-year degree can transfer to a university from community college. This webinar outlines the options for students at California community colleges, dives deeply into the Los Rios Community College system, walks you through the Los Rios application, and drills down into how to access free money for community college. Who can benefit from this webinar: Families of California high school students in grades 9-12 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eaDa4v74STuMmSmdyfTbDg

PSAT, ACT, SAT, IB, AP. This webinar deciphers the alphabet soup of college admissions testing. Learn about the rapidly-changing landscape of college admissions testing in the wake of COVID-19. Discover why the PSAT isn’t just a practice SAT test, which tests to take and when, and how to avoid paying for test preparation services. Then, dive into college admission course requirements, the importance of rigorous classes vs. GPA, and why it’s critical to keep track of transcripts. Who can benefit from this webinar: Families of high school students in grades 9-12 across the U.S. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_utXxnPG1R3e_A_Kbx9qyKQ

Starting with the assumption that a debt-free college education is possible, this webinar provides a roadmap to accessing the vast amounts of free money available to college-bound students. We demystify the FAFSA, Dream Act Application, and CSS Profile, and then dive into California and federal grant programs, institutional aid, external scholarships, veterans' benefits, work-study programs, and co-op education. Who can benefit from this webinar: Families of California high school students in grades 9-12 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h5YQSERMTymjUWMmlNNI5g