Program Description:

The Leaders INvolved in Creating Change (LINC) is a support program designed to help link foster youth with support services on and off campus to ensure a successful transition from foster care to independent living.

Program Goals:

The goals of the program are to improve college access for current and former foster youth, increase retention and graduation rates and promote student learning and development.

Services Available:

• Assist students with successfully completing the FAFSA, Chafee Grant application and other financial aid forms
• Link students with on-campus and off-campus resources
• Provide hands-on financial aid guidance
• College materials:  flash drive, back pack, folder, notepad, pens and pencils
• Peer Mentor Program
• Professional Mentor Program
• Networking opportunities with other foster youth

Program Eligibility:

To be eligible for the program students must be former foster youth enrolled at Cerritos College.

For more information contact:

Yajayra Vejar in the Financial Aid Office at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2371 or 2397 yvejar@cerritos.edu

Sylvia Vera in the Financial Aid Office at (562) 860-2451 ext. 3225 or 2397  svera@cerritos.edu

Yvette Tafoya in the Financial Aid Office at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2390  ytafoya@cerritos.edu