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Accepting Student Loans

Before accepting a loan check, consider the following: Is the school or program a good investment? A school must tell you about its: graduates’ success in job placement; tuition and refund policies; academic and training programs; financial aid programs; the faculty and facilities. Even if you do not graduate or

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State Aid Programs

California, through the Student Aid Commission, sponsors or administers many financial aid programs for higher education. These include the state-funded Cal Grants A, B and C for undergraduate students, Middle Class Scholarship, a State Work-Study program, a loan assumption program for teachers, a program to assist the dependents of law

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Who Qualifies?

General federal financial aid eligibility requirements are: Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen Non-U.S. Citizens, generally, if you have a “green card” (in other words, if you are a permanent resident alien), you will be considered an “eligible noncitizen” and will be able to get federal student aid. Have

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Volunteer Opportunities

Currently looking for volunteers to assist in the following programs: College Information Day (October) Cash for College Workshops (October-March 2nd) Pre-Collegiate Academy Program (July) Thanks for wanting to volunteer with us. Please contact us in the form below so that we can follow up with you.

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Supporters

Our thanks to these major Donors The East Bay Consortium is grateful for the support of the corporations, foundations, government agencies, and private donors that have contributed to our success. With their help, we strive to encourage today’s youth to pursue their academic and personal goals. California State Department of

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Pre-Collegiate Academy

Pre-Collegiate Academy In 1991, the East Bay Consortium, in collaboration with the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) and Merritt College, instituted the Pre-Collegiate Academy (PCA), a program designed to support students in Oakland’s middle and high schools. Since 2018, this partnership has expanded to include the City of Oakland’s Oakland

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Empowering Futures, One Student at a Time At East Bay Consortium, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our tailored academic and advising services are designed to prepare students for college and beyond. Explore Our Programs Money For College The East Bay Consortium of Educational Institutions, Inc.

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About Us

Empowering Students Since 1978 The East Bay Consortium of Educational Institutions, Inc. is one of fifteen California Student Opportunity and Access Projects (Cal-SOAP) administered by the California Student Aid Commission. About East Bay Consortium of Educational Institutions The East Bay Consortium of Educational Institutions, Inc. is one of fifteen California

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