Pathways to Success

Up to $2500 for Community College for one year
Up to $5000 for Community College for two years
Up to $5,000 for university  for one year
Up to $10,000 for university for two years

Eligibility Requirements:

• You or your parents must have been residents of Coachella Valley over the past 3 years.
• Must have attended a CA high school for a minimum of 3 years and graduated or completed a GED in the state of CA.
• Must apply for FAFSA by March 2nd priority
• Must demonstrate financial need as identified by academic institutions & FAFSA
• Must be pursuing your first Bachelor or Associate degree at an accredited college, university or academic institution in US.
• Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and maintain full time enrollment throughout the academic year.  Third and fourth year college students must a have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• You will be expected to sign a contract with Pathways to Success involving you in scheduled events, mentoring, workshops, and web based interactions.
• You will be given preference if you have had previous involvement in college preparation program(s), demonstrate community leadership, have been involved in a career pathway program(s), and are first generation or first in the family to attend college.
• You must submit two letters of recommendation from a professor, counselor or community leader.
• You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts.
• You must submit a copy of your 2013-2014 Student Aid Report from FAFSA.

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