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Why the Costs of College Go Beyond Tuition
10,000 Degrees alum, former staff, and Alumni Changemaker Ariana Aparicio Aguilar, along with Kim Mazzuca, president and CEO, highlight the importance of addressing the hidden costs of college and supporting students in accessing and completing their education.
Source: KQED MindShift
10,000 Degrees Supporting West Contra Costa Students at College and Career Night
10,000 Degrees will support West Contra Costa students and families at the College and Career Night at De Anza High School, which will feature opportunities to explore colleges, training programs, and future jobs.
Source: The Richmond Standard
Should California Students Take the SAT?
Hugo Que, Senior Director of College Access, shares how reinstating the SAT may impact students from low-income backgrounds.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
10,000 Degrees Awarded $500,000 Grant by California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Coverage of the announcement that 10,000 Degrees was awarded a $500,000 competitive grant by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to expand local outreach and provide hands-on assistance for students filling out financial aid applications.
Source: Various
How Four MacKenzie Scott Recipients Are Building Sustainability
10,000 Degrees President & CEO Kim Mazzuca featured in article discussing the impact of MacKenzie Scott's large, unrestricted gifts.
Source: Inside Philanthropy
Op-Ed: Community College Bachelor’s Degrees Help Students Graduate
Tania Requenes, Director of Community College Persistence, writes how expanding 4-year degrees at local community colleges can transform higher education access in California.