In Partnership with the Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) and Ready 2 Serve Ministries (R2S) as a Community Based Organization (CBO), we did work to increase college enrollment through an increase in financial aid awareness and financial aid application completion in the geographical areas served by the College district.
The specific purpose of this collaborative effort is to increase financial aid application completion by high school seniors and other adults pursuing postsecondary education, in the geographical areas served by the College district. R2S will perform community-based outreach to high school seniors and their families, community members, and other organizations in the community that share the goal of creating and increasing college enrollment. Outreach can involve participation in events, hosting events, informational and promotional activities in various media and public settings, and related activities. The college will perform a consultative role, providing financial aid and college expertise and participating in events as needed.
R2S staff will complete short-term training in financial aid basics and financial aid application navigation, through the Aim Higher Washington training series offered by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) or equivalent training; R2S will conduct a minimum of 40 community-based outreach events; and will assist a minimum of 50 community members in completion of financial aid (FAFSA or WASFA) applications, through virtual or in-person appointments, group sessions, on a walk-in basis, or any combination.
We are in the training stages currently and will be updating this page with information of the upcoming events soon!