Las universidades de 4 años también brindan apoyo académico a los estudiantes latinos con conciencia cultural. Lilly Pinedo Gangai, Directora del Centro de Éxito Estudiantil Chicanx / Latinx "Centro" en la Universidad Estatal de San José, comparte los servicios que marcan la diferencia para la gran población de estudiantes latinos de SJSU. Desde la tutoría entre pares, un retiro de liderazgo estudiantil latino y el asesoramiento profesional hasta talleres, mezcladores y eventos culturales, escuche de primera mano sobre el impacto que el Centro tiene para los estudiantes latinos de SJSU. https://www.sjsu.edu/chicanxlatinxssc/ Disponible en inglés y español.

4-Year colleges also provide Latino students academic support with cultural awareness. Lilly Pinedo Gangai, Director of the Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center “Centro” at San Jose State University shares the services that make a difference for SJSU’s large Latino student population. From peer mentoring, a Latino Student Leadership retreat, and career advising to workshops, mixers and cultural events, hear firsthand from student ambassadors Elisa Aquino, Nicholas Jimenez, and Anthony Sauceda about the impact Centro makes for SJSU Latino students. https://www.sjsu.edu/chicanxlatinxssc/ Available in English and Spanish.

Una explicación directa de los diferentes niveles de títulos universitarios y las dos formas de obtener su título de licenciatura. El Dr. Javier Eguëz Guevara, comparte su experiencia como consejero académico y sus ideas como estudiante latino e internacional para ayudarlo a comprender qué título universitario necesita para que coincida con la carrera que desea. Conozca la importancia del trabajo en red de los latinos en la universidad para establecer conexiones que los ayuden durante sus carreras. Disponible en inglés y español.

A straightforward explanation of the different levels of college degrees and the two ways to earn your bachelor’s degree. Dr. Javier Eguëz Guevara, shares his experience as an academic counselor and his insights as a Latino and International student to help you understand which college degree you need to match the career you want. Learn the importance of Latinos networking throughout college to build connections to help them throughout their careers. Available in English and Spanish

HSI STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Grants fund programs that support Latino student academic success to prepare for science-based careers. Grant Project Director, Rafael Valle, explains the HSI STEM Grant program at Las Positas College; The Gateway to Success. Learn how complimentary tutoring in science courses, mentoring panels with STEM professionals, academic counseling, and internships prepare Latino students for transfer to a 4-year college. Valle shares how the Flight of the Hawk orientation, the Math Jam and the Noche de la Familia build a community for STEM students at Las Positas College. http://www.laspositascollege.edu/hsi/

PUENTE Coordinator and Counselor, Rafael Valle, explains the PUENTE program at Las Positas College and how it prepares students to transfer to a 4-year university and earn their bachelor’s degrees. Learn how community college students can join their local PUENTE program to utilize the complimentary mentoring and academic resources to support their success. Here how PUENTE students build peer support groups, gain leadership experience, and give back to their communities. http://laspositascollege.edu/puente

Our Latina student (Episode 2) turns her community college experience around and tells how she discovered the many campus/online resources to support her. By asking for help, she found assistance from advisors, professors, and the Transfer Center. The end result; she is about to transfer to a four-year college to complete her bachelor’s degree. She discusses the strategies she learned to balance family expectations and work with her priority to earn a college degree. www.scholarship.com

An expert with over 15 years’ experience in financial aid shares how and why to apply for financial aid to help Latinos pay for college. Understand the clear steps and resources for completing the online FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the Pell and CAL Grants that could result by completing the FAFSA. Learn how to search for scholarships to explore all forms of aid to support you attending college. FAFSA.gov and Fastweb.com

Hear the struggles of one Latina student who was the first in her family to attend community college. She candidly shares the difficulties of balancing work and family with attending college. Learn how her progress was delayed by not fully understanding how to navigate the college process or what resources were available to support her.

Existen instituciones de servicio hispano (HSI) para ayudar a los latinos a obtener sus títulos universitarios. Descubra cómo sus servicios y programas académicos personalizados, todos entregados en un formato culturalmente sensible, lo ayudan a obtener su título universitario. Escuche cómo la Beca HSI de la Universidad JFK apoyó el éxito académico de sus estudiantes y aprenda información básica para ayudarlo a comenzar a postularse a las universidades.
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Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) exist to help Latinos pursue their college degrees. Find out how their customized academic services and programs, all delivered in a culturally-sensitive format, support you earning your college degree. Hear about how JFK University's HSI Grant supported their students’ academic success and learn some basic information to help you start applying to colleges.