Affording Your College Dream is a meaningful event created to support local students and families in partnership with Program for Effective Access to College (PEAC) and Resilience, Education, Adventure, Community, and Health (REACH). This event is designed to connect you with financial resources, guidance, and encouragement to help make your college dreams a reality.
Join us for an inspiring experience featuring a keynote speaker and voices from our community who are ready to support and guide you every step of the way.
Helping You Achieve Your College Dream
Event Overview
Hosted by: Westmont College, in partnership with PEAC (Program for Effective Access to College) and REACH (Resilience, Education, Adventure, Community, and Health)
Special Focus: Support for Spanish-speaking and first-generation college families navigating the college financial aid process
Next event: November 2026
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Hilda Maldonado
Position: Superintendent of the Santa Barbara Unified School District
Participating Organizations: Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara and Cal-SOAP
Offerings: Guidance on financial aid, including FAFSA completion and scholarship opportunities
Impact: Strengthened community partnerships to expand financial aid workshops and support programs helping students access higher education
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