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Job Information Links!

https://padlet.com/lclausen2/alv14

West Contra Costa Adult Ed
510-231-1453 x 28001

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Thank you Richmond Promise for helping students enroll into the Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Tech programs at the West Contra Costa Adult Education School

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The core of the Richmond Promise model is a community-wide scholarship of $1,500 that is renewable for up to 4-6 years (depending on a student's path and petition). The scholarship can be used at any 2-year, 4-year, or Career Technical Education (CTE) post-secondary institution (attending over f ind our eligibility requirements in the FAQ section below). We are proud to support multiple pathways to higher education. There are currently over 125 1900 Scholars different colleges and universities across the country.

We work with students from all eligible schools to complete our scholarship application on time. But completing the application is just where we begin. Once a student becomes a Richmond Promise Scholar, we work with them through the transition between high school and college to make sure they enroll full-time and on time. Then we support our Scholars all the way through graduation through our college success programming.

Our goal is to ensure our Scholars not only make it to college but graduate with the tools and experience necessary to thrive in their career of choice.
Be on the lookout for our 2023-2024 Richmond Promise Scholarship. The application will be available in October 2022! More details will be shared with our community shortly.
Learn more about how we support our Scholars to degree completion here.

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The core of the Richmond Promise model is a community-wide scholarship of $1,500 that is renewable for up to 4-6 years (depending on a student's path and petition). The scholarship can be used at any 2-year, 4-year, or Career Technical Education (CTE) post-secondary institution (attending over f ind our eligibility requirements in the FAQ section below).

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West Contra Costa Adult Education Medical Program

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West Contra Costa Adult Education Medical Program

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WCCAE Info Packet folding - 11 x 17  4 progs 8.9.22 Draft 2 (1)

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You can also search for Contra Costa College Classes here https://www.contracosta.edu/classes/#

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Class Schedule + How to Register - Contra Costa College

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Plan your semester with the current and upcoming class schedules on Contra Costa College online portal (insite), a downloadable PDF, and on Flip Book. The current academic catalog and recent past class schedule are also available to help you plan

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Schedule an appointment with a CCC Counselor and get help with your academic needs. See flyer for dates and times. Click here to schedule.

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Contra Costa College Academic Counselor Schedule Fall 2022

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https://richmondpromise.org/student-resources/

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The Richmond Promise Scholarship is a 1,500 college scholarship newable for up to 4 years. Students may attend a 2-year or 4-year college, and/or pursue a Career Technical Education Certificate at any not-for-profit institution in the United States. *Applications are now being accepted through March 17th, 2023

Are you a high school student who needs support with college apps, financial aid or scholarships? Sign up for virtual office hours with Richmond Promise staff.

View all of the local, regional and national scholarship opportunities that we compile for all West County students to apply for.

Are you a parent of a high school or college student who needs support with their FAFSA or California Dream Act? Download this workbook today that will guide you step-by-step! * Español

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The Richmond Promise - creating a college going & graduating culture

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The Richmond Promise is a community-wide college success initiative created to build a college going and graduating culture throughout the city of Richmond.Through a college scholarship, collaborative cross-sector partnerships, and supportive programming, the Richmond Promise aims to ensure all students in Richmond excel to and through higher education, reach their career goals, and become change-making leaders in the Richmond community.

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What you can do about it....

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The great student loan debate is perhaps one of the most contentious in the country. While most students agree that borrowing money through student loans is the only way they can afford to pay for college, many find that it is quite an onerous burden to repay those loans upon graduation. While New York State is testing its unique solution of providing free tuition at its public two- and four-year colleges in exchange for academic progress and post-graduation residency, students in other states have to deal with the current borrowing situation as it stands.

Unless the Department of Education comes up with new student loan lending and repayment guidelines, here are some student loan mistakes that can get students and grads into trouble, and some recommendations for what you can do differently:

Mistake: Assuming that you have to accept the student loan offer as outlined in your school's financial aid package.

Solution: Stop assuming, and realize exactly what you are getting yourself into for the future. Understand your financial aid offers, compare colleges carefully, and don't just borrow what is listed in your letter. You and your parents will be committing yourselves to 10 to 30 years of repayment, so use the federal student loan repayment estimator to find out exactly what that entails. If you can find money through other sources, do that first, and then borrow less than what is offered.

Mistake: Looking at student loan money as a kind of "slush fund" to use on random college expenses.

Solution: After making the first mistake and over-borrowing, students then go on to compound this error by wantonly spending the money they receive. Although it is a good investment to use these funds on tuition, room and board, and proper college-related expenses, many choose to make a bad investment and use it for daily living and entertainment costs. They don't realize that interest is accruing on all that money and that the seemingly innocent $100 spent on a night of fun now can end up costing hundreds of dollars in the future. Make a strict budget, stick to it, and find other ways to get money for those miscellaneous out-of-pocket expenses.

Mistake: Sticking your head in the student loan quicksand after graduation.

Solution: Following four to six years, or more, of carefree living, students finally graduate and proceed to start claiming life's rewards. Perhaps they take any graduation gifts they receive and buy a nice car or enjoy a great vacation before really settling into the task of finding a job. After about six months they receive a rude awakening when the payment due notices start arriving and they have no payment plan in place. One of the first tasks after graduation is to tackle student loan debt. Find out exactly how much money you have borrowed, who your loan servicers are, and what your monthly payments will be.

Save some of that graduation money to make payments while you are searching for your post-college job. Once you can project your income and living expenses, compare them with the amount you owe. If you have more money going out than coming in, you need to contact your loan servicers immediately to discuss alternative repayment plans or possible loan consolidation. It's too late to wait until the bills start coming in, because your debt will keep growing, along with late fees and extra interest charges, while you try to work out a payment solution.

The biggest mistake is waiting too long to take any post-graduation action. Young adults in their first months of handling their own financial situation may not realize how quickly they are getting themselves into a deep financial hole. They miss a payment or two, figuring that it is no big deal, and don't take any action to address the situation. That is when things really start to get out of hand and they end up facing a situation where they owe more money than they can realistically expect to repay. Student loans are great support, but think before you borrow.

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Student Loan Mistakes and What You Can Do Differently

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The great student loan debate is perhaps one of the most contentious in the country. While most students agree that borrowing money through student loans is the only way they can afford to pay for college, many find that it is quite an onerous burden to repay those loans upon graduation.

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English as a Second Language (ESL) Spanish version

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English as a Second Language (ESL) Spanish version

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Thank you for your interest in this scholarship.  In order to be considered for an award, you must follow the instructions below and submit the application – see links at the bottom of this web page. Please note that the deadline for applications is Friday,  MARCH 17, 2023, and that any applications received after that date will not be considered.

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Video to help students access Canvas

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