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FAFSA Workshops
The FAFSA Workshop at Education is Forever provides students and families with step-by-step guidance to successfully complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This hands-on session ensures participants understand eligibility requirements, required documents, and how to accurately submit their application to maximize financial aid opportunities for college or career training programs.
During the workshop, experienced staff and mentors offer personalized support, helping students navigate common challenges such as dependency status, income reporting, and school selection. By the end of the session, students leave with greater confidence, completed or near-complete applications, and a clearer path toward funding their educational goals.
Mentorship provides needed support for our students.
Mentorship is provided as a component of our scholars’ curriculum with Education is Forever.
Students
- Are paired with mentors through a rigorous process where interests, priorities, and alignments are considered
- Are supported by their mentors throughout the school year with weekly or bi-weekly meetings (currently 100% virtual)
- Attend once a month mentee huddle-ups with other mentees and program staff
- Commit to an average of no more than 5 hours a month
Our Model
Our research-based model targets Key Community College Success Indicators to support students where they need it most. Our model is 100% based on student-identified goals in the following areas:
- Financial Wellness: budgeting, locating resources, taxes, scholarships and more.
- Academic Wellness:
- tutoring, study skills, transfer requirements, advocacy, resource identification.
- Personal Wellness:
- stress management, community building, physical fitness, healthy living.
Our Results
After participating in our mentorship program 80% of students reported that they:
- Could better manage a budget
- Could manage stress better
- Had increased academic success in college
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College and Career Prep Program
Students at alternative schools face unique challenges when thinking about entering college. Many alternative school students haven’t been exposed to college resources and feel that college is not an option for them.
Most college readiness programs focus on traditional high school students who are entering universities. Edu is Forever’s College Readiness Programming is specifically designed to meet the needs of alternative school students who are entering community college and trade schools.
College Readiness Programming Offerings:- College Readiness Curriculum (Life Skills Course)
- College Exposure Workshops and Field Trip Coordination
- Career/Degree Exploration Workshops
- FAFSA/CA Dream Act Workshops
- College Application Support
- Teacher Professional Development
- Admin Strategic Planning
Students who complete the college readiness curriculum are eligible to apply for the Summer Bridge and First Year Success Programs where they can receive supportive services throughout their first year of college.
Are you interested in bringing the College Readiness program to your school?