ECMC Student Success

TONIGHT: FAFSA Completion Party!

Are you a student attending college this fall but struggling to complete your FAFSA? We’re here to help! Join us tonight for the virtual FAFSA Completion Party from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Event Highlights:

Open Q&A session with financial aid professionals
One-on-one support available in Somali, Hmong, and Spanish
Assistance with the Minnesota Dream Act Application
Drop in anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for help. Make sure to indicate if you need one-on-one support during registration.

REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4cTyk9r

Hosted by Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, and the ECMC Group.

Cross the FAFSA Finish Line with Confidence!

Are you a student attending college this fall but struggling to complete your FAFSA? We’re here to help! Join us for the virtual FAFSA Completion Party on Tuesday, July 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Event Highlights:

Open Q&A session with financial aid professionals
One-on-one support available in Somali, Hmong, and Spanish
Assistance with the Minnesota Dream Act Application

Drop in anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for help. Make sure to indicate if you need one-on-one support during registration.

REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4cTyk9r

Hosted by Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, and ECMC.

The Virginia Tribal Education Consortium - VTEC and ECMC recently came together to host a transformative "Realizing the College Dream" workshop at the invitation of the Upper Mattaponi Tribe. This workshop provided educators with essential tools and resources to support students from tribal communities in their pursuit of postsecondary education.

Tailored to the unique needs of these students, along with other community-based organizations and area schools, the event offered comprehensive guidance on navigating the college application process, understanding financial aid options and managing education finances responsibly. If you are interested in hosting your own "Realizing the College Dream" event, please connect with us!

Congrats to Tomika Brown, director of ECMC's The College Place-Richmond, on being named one of the 10 honorees for PCACAC's Annual Counselor of the Year Awards, recognized for her work that goes above and beyond to support students. https://bit.ly/3xKwI1T

The Virginia Tribal Education Consortium - VTEC, in collaboration with ECMC, will host a virtual College Nights event on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. ET. This event is designed to help high school students and their families understand the college-planning process. Topics will include:

• Understanding how education can change their lives
• Choosing their education path
• Learning how to pay for college
• Identifying what steps they can take now to prepare for education beyond high school
• Q & A

Share with your network or join this Zoom event online at: https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/99308778812?from=addon

We encourage you to download ECMC's Opportunities Guide and Workbook online at (www.ecmc.org/opportunities) prior to the start of the workshop. This free college planning resource provides students and families with important information and tools to guide their pursuit of postsecondary education. Opportunities guides are available in English and Spanish.

The Able Trust, in collaboration with ECMC, will host a virtual College Nights event on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. ET. This event is designed to help high school students and their families understand the college planning process. Topics will include:

• Understanding how education can change their lives
• Choosing their education path
• Learning how to pay for college
• Identifying what steps they can take now to prepare for education beyond high school
• Q & A

Share with your network or join this Zoom event online at: https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/99308778812?from=addon

We encourage you to download ECMC's Opportunities Guide and Workbook online at (www.ecmc.org/opportunities) prior to the start of the workshop. This free college planning resource provides students and families with important information and tools to guide their pursuit of postsecondary education. Opportunities guides are available in English and Spanish.

April is ! Building financial confidence is a journey, and we aim to provide a strong foundation for students as they make connections between their education and future career earnings. Check out our Financial Awareness Basics (FAB) content for resources to assist students with budgeting, understanding student loans and more. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OO7DJv

We are in peak financial aid season, and our The College Place centers are hard at work assisting students and families. This past weekend, ECMC's The College Place-Colorado Director Chevy Lowe hosted her second annual Pueblo and Southern Colorado College Fair, where she and our community partners provided free help to those interested in pursuing postsecondary education and one-on-one assistance with the FAFSA.

The FAFSA continues to be a complex application for student and families, so ECMC's The College Place centers are providing a variety of supports to ensure college-bound individuals get the help they need to navigate the path to postsecondary education.

Check out this upcoming event from The College Place-Colorado, which will provide FAFSA assistance, scholarships, fun and prizes to students in the Pueblo area. Those interested in attending can sign up here: https://bit.ly/Pueblocollegefair

Navigating the path to and through postsecondary education continues to be complex for students and families. Our newly launched California-specific Opportunities guide and workbooks aims to simplify the process with free state-specific resources, exercises, checklists and practical tips that equip students with the knowledge and tools necessary to select an educational path after high school.

ECMC Launches Free Digital Guide and Workbook for California Students Planning for Education Beyond High School This is a secure website where you can view and manage your ECMC student loan account information. Registering for an online account is free, fast, easy and secure. By accessing and registering with ECMC's website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Congrats to Chevy Lowe, director of ECMC's The College Place-Colorado, for hosting the third annual FAFSA Pop-Up Block Party in Denver! This free event provided resource, knowledge, scholarships and one-on-one assistance to students and families as they navigate financial aid. Thanks to FOX31 KDVR.com for stopping by!

ECMC's The College Place-Colorado on KDVR-TV: College Resource Fair