Affording Your College Dream Admissions

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.

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2026

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 22nd 2026

Location: Westmont College, Global Leadership Center

Time: 9:00 am

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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