April 9, 2010 - Cypress College

Core Values:
THIS WEEK
Excellence
Ongoing
» Thomas McGovern photo exhibit, Photo Gallery
(through April 9)
9 • Friday
» Cypress College Photo Expo, various locations, 11
a.m.-9 p.m.
13 • Tuesday
» NOCCCD Board of Trustees meeting, Anaheim
Campus, 5:30 p.m.
For additional events, visit the online listings.
THEY SAID IT
“If you can laugh together, you
can work together.”
– Robert Orben
“Your most precious possession
is not your financial assets. Your
most precious possession is the
people you have working there,
and what they carry around in
their heads, and their ability to
work together.”
– Robert Reich
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Integrity
Collegiality
Inclusiveness
April 9, 2010, Newsletter from President Michael J. Kasler
Pulitzer Winner to Keynote at Inaugural Cypress College Photo Expo
College.
Laforet, a Canon “Explorer of Light,” concludes the day’s activities with his feature presentation “From Stills to Cinema.” Laforet was
a staff photographer for The New York Times from 2000 until 2006,
when he became the newspaper’s first national contract photographer.
Cypress College’s Photography Department is hosting its inaugural
He has worked on assignment with Vanity Fair, The New York Times
Photo Expo on Friday — an event that includes a keynote presentation
Magazine, National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, Time, Stern, Parisby Vincent Laforet, who earned a Pulitzer Prize for his overseas postMatch, Newsweek and Life Magazine. His work has been exhibited at
9/11 coverage.
The International Center of Photography in New York and Visa Pour
The event runs from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Friday, April 9. It is sponL’Image in Perpignan, France.
sored by Canon U.S.A., Inc. and by Bill’s Camera. Canon’s
Additional presentations throughout the day are
participation includes “EOS University” classes beginning at
scheduled by Jasmine Star, Dane Sanders, Jeff Jochum,
noon.
Becker, Lawrence Chan, Doug McNamee and Henry Wang,
The Photo Expo is free, open to students and the genJonathan Gletcher, Cypress College staff and Canon Tech
eral public, and is suitable for all levels of expertise.
Rep Genaro Arroyo.
Featuring a photography tradeshow and educational
In addition to the sponsorships of Canon and Bill’s
lectures, the expo brings together a wide array of student,
Camera, supporters include: Showit + Jasmine Star; KISS
amateur, and professional photographers from Southern
Books; SmugMug + Jeff Jochum; Tofurious: Lawrence
California.
Chan; Tilt N Shift: Doug McNamee + Henry Wang;
It also will showcase the work of renowned photographBecker; Vincent Laforet; WPPI; Fast Track Photographer:
ic artists. The goal of this new expo is to respond to the speVincent Laforet Dane Sanders; Freestyle Photo; and more to be confirmed.
cial interests and needs of photography students and those in
More information about the expo is available at
the community who are interested in the medium.
http://cypresscollege.wordpress.com or by calling the Cypress College
The main emphasis of the festival will be the workshops, demPhotography Department at (714) 484-7244.
onstrations, and to showcase photography classes offered at Cypress
A complete schedule of events is in the @Cypress “Extras” section.
Vincent Laforet was awarded the Pulitzer
for post-9/11 coverage. He is one of a number
of presenters at the event.
Dr. Michael J. Kasler, President
(714) 484-7308
mkasler@CypressCollege.edu
Cy p re s s C o lle g e
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Coffee with the Chancellor Set for April 28
Strategic Conversation #12 on Oct. 26
Get the latest news, ask questions, and share ideas in a dialog
with Board Members and the Chancellor. Coffee and tea will be
served.
The event will take place on Wednesday, April 28, from 3-5
p.m. on the fourth floor of the Cypress College Complex.
Save the date for Strategic Conversation #12, which will be
held here on October 26.
Strategic Conversations are held so members of the Board
of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students may focus on timely and
important topics of interest.
9 2 0 0 Va ll ey Vie w St re e t
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Cypre s s , CA 90630
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(714) 484-70 0 0
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http ://Cyp ressCol l ege.edu
CHARGERS
Congratulations to
NOCCCD Trustee Dr.
Barbara Dunsheath on the
recent completion of her doctoral work.
Congratulations to
Cypress College’s Abdul
Juma, who was one of two
selected for a trial with the LA
Galaxy’s U-20 team.
Juma was one of over
200 players who participated
in the 2010 LA Galaxy Open
Tryouts at The Home Depot
Center. Juma and just one
other player were invited for
a trial with the Galaxy’s U-20
team.
The team competes in
the USL Super-20 League and
the trial begins in May.
Juma went through several days of evaluation and was
chosen as one of the top two
players. He played his freshman year at Cypress in 2009.
The Board accepted the
retirements of Jean England,
Cypress College Counselor,
effective July 1; Alan
Ransom, Cypress College
Accounting Instructor, effective May 28; and Sharon
Easton, Cypress College
Counselor, effective June 30.
Annual Cypress College Student Art Exhibit Opens April 22, from 6-8
Cypress College’s Annual Student Art Exhibit
highlights student work created during the 2009/2010
academic year. Works in the show range from paintings
to jewelry to graphic design to ceramics to photography to computer graphics and so on.
The opening reception will be held on Thursday,
April 22 from 6-8pm. Along with the student art, the
reception will feature a variety of food and music. Both
the open house and the reception are open to the public and admission is free.
STEM Student Completes Research Project at Cal State Long Beach
Milinda Thompson successfully completed her STEM Grant Summer
2009 research project in Biology at CSULB at the lab of Dr. James Archie.
Her project was presented at the 2009 Annual Biomedical Research
Conference for Minority Students held in Phoenix, Arizona (November
4-7, 2009).
She presented a poster titled “Effect of Geological and Climate
Changes in the Pleistocene Era on Genetic Variation in Western Fence
Lizard, Sceloporus occidentalis” at the conference, which showcased biomedical research conducted by minority students from numerous institutions.
Milinda Thompson
Thompson’s poster was well presented and well-attended, and was
evaluated by three judges who are experienced researchers in related fields. Thompson’s presentation was knowledgeable and professional, and she responded to questions from her peers, researchers, and faculty with confidence.
Her exposure to the doctoral studies workshops conducted by the National Institutes of Health will serve well
to initiate her into a suitable graduate program, and in the coming years, to be a promising young investigator in
biomedical sciences.
For more information, contact Ron Armale: RArmale@CypressCollege.edu. This program is funded by the
Federal College Cost Reduction and Access Act Hispanic-Serving Institutions (STEM) Grant awarded to Cypress
College.
CA Chancellor’s Office Advises Students About Potential Tax Credit
As part of the 2010-11 Budget Act, the California
Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and the “I
Can Afford College” campaign have been asked by
the legislature to help spread the word to community
college students and parents about the important
new higher education tax credit offered under the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
The American Opportunity Tax Credit is worth up
to $2,500 of the cost of tuition and related expenses.
Students can claim it on their 2009 and 2010 tax
returns.
“With so many families struggling, we want
students to know about their options to help pay for
college and take advantage of all the tax breaks they
can,” said California Community Colleges Student
Financial Aid Administrators Association President
Jacque Bradley.
The full credit is available to individuals whose
gross annual income is $80,000 or less, or $160,000 or
less for married couples. Even students who don’t make
enough money to file a return should do it anyway
because they may get up to $1,000 back.
To take advantage of this tax credit, you can
contact the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
program at 1-800-829-1040. The VITA program offers
free tax help to people with a gross annual income at
or below $49,000 who need assistance preparing their
tax returns.
The California Community Colleges encourage
students and parents to learn more about this important tax credit and other financial aid opportunities by
visiting icanaffordcollege.com today.
BRIEFLY
Rick Rams, Dean of
Student Support Services,
expressed his thanks for a
successful Kindercaminata
event last month:
On behalf of the Cypress
College Kindercaminata
Planning Team, I would like to
thank Cypress College and our
local community for hosting
another fantastic event for the
class of 2026.
This year, Cypress College
is one of two colleges hosting
this important event for local
youngsters. The great weather
and excellent campus participation/activities made for a special day.
Thank you to all of our
participants—faculty, staff, and
students who made this event
a success. Also, a special thank
you to Drs. Doffoney and Kasler
for supporting this early outreach activity.
The 2010 Cypress
College Kindercaminata
Planning Team was: Virginia
Derakhshanian; Therese
Mosqueda-Ponce; Stephanie
Acosta; Marion Shocklee;
Gina Marrocco; Becky Rojas;
Rita Pierce; Mary Ann Babbo;
Shirley Smith; Jose Siordia;
Rick Rams; and Amanda
Devenski (AS Rep).
The baseball team
was named the California
Community College’s Top
Scholar Team for the fourth
consecutive year.
For nearly a half-million students, Cypress College has been a springboard to their dreams. Cypress Colleg e: Motivating Minds.
You are invited to
participate in dialog
with
Board Members
and the
Chancellor
on
Wednesday
April 28, 2010
3-5:00 pm
WHERE? CCCPlex, 4th floor, room 414
Get the latest news, ask questions,
share ideas. Coffee/tea will be served.
Save the Date!
Strategic Conversation #12
October 26, 2010
Cypress College
Strategic Conversations are held so members of the Board of Trustees, faculty,
staff, and students may focus on timely and important topics of interest. These
conversations provide the opportunity to discuss and debate ideas directly and
informally with members of the Board.
We Would Like to Hear From You!
The Board Strategic Conversation Subcommittee has identified the three
possible topics below for Strategic Conversation #12. Please rank them in
order of preference.
• ______ Implementation of the District's Master Plan.
• ______ Sustainability: Be it environmental,
institutional, programmatically, etc., or identify ten
questions that need addressing to determine how to
sustain ourselves the next X years (i.e., what is
happening at the state level that might affect us).
• ______ Student Success Part 2: What actions do
we need to take to ensure student success?
Additional suggestions for topics of discussion:
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Please reply to the Public Affairs Office at
publicaffairs@nocccd.edu no later than April 20.
Thank you!
The Board Strategic Conversation Subcommittee
Cypress College
Minds. Motivated.
Volume IX, Issue 4
Extended Opportunity
Programs and Services
March 2010 - April 2010
Calendar
EOPS PRESS
Journey for Success
TRANSITION FOR SUCCESS
By Gilbert Contreras, EOPS Manager
February 16 - April 9
In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is
your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to
opportunity -- it is a pre-requisite.
Progress Reports Due
...President Barack Obama
February 22 - April 9
2nd Counseling Contact Period
March 2
Priority Deadline for Free
Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
What does the above quote by President Obama mean to you? As an EOPS student,
it is not too often that you are able to take some time to think about the long
term goals in your life or the importance of earning your education, especially
when your days are often filled with many school, work, and family responsibilities.
Your Cypress College EOPS staff constantly thinks, works, advocates, collaborates,
worries, cries, and fights for your education and for a better future.
March 22
2nd Nine-Week Classes Begin
March 29 - April 2
Spring Break
April 12 - May 21
3rd Counseling Contact Period
This year, EOPS has experienced the most dramatic budget reductions
in its 40 year history. We did not give up! We had to transition
for success, even during very unstable economic times. We are very
fortunate to have the support of the Cypress College administration,
to have a dedicated and talented EOPS staff, and to have support from a
number of campus and community partners.
April 14
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day
April 16
EOPS Transfer Conference
May 1
Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W”
May 10
Summer EOPS priority registration
May 7
EOPS/CARE Success Celebration
May 19 - May 27
Final Exams
May 26
Graduation Commencement
May 27
Last day of the semester
June 2
New EOPS student orientation
June 21
Summer classes begin
As an EOPS student at Cypress College, you are part of a family who will help
you take each step toward your educational goal. As we approach the middle
of the Spring 2010 semester, take a step back and think about the big picture
of education in your life. President Obama says that education is a pre-requisite
for opportunity. Are you on track to meet this pre-requisite? Think about
what transitions you need to make in your life to help you be more successful
in school, at work, and at home.
After thinking about the big picture, write down three specific steps you can
take now to help you transition for success. Perhaps you can spend
one more hour a week studying for that Math class. Consider starting
a nutrition and exercise plan so that you not only exercise your mind,
but you make exercising your body a priority as well. Maybe you can
plan to attend the EOPS Transfer Conference on April 16, 2010 so you can
start planning for your future beyond Cypress College.
In EOPS, we are motivating minds so that EOPS students will be more successful
in school and in life. The goals of EOPS have remained the same since it
started in 1969. Thank you EOPS students for your relentless commitment
toward your education—for waking up each and every day to confront the
numerous obstacles in your way, for never giving up, and for making that
transition for success.
Stay EOPS Strong!
EOPS PRESS
Volume IX, Issue 4
Page 2
March 2010 - April 2010
Spotlight on our
new EOPS Intern
Spotlight on our students…
...Dean’s Honor Roll
Our sincere congratulations to our EOPS students who have been placed on the
Dean’s Honor Roll for Fall ‘09. They achieved this honor because each has officially
completed (as shown on their transcript) 12 or more units in letter grade courses
during the semester and earned a grade point average (GPA) between 3.0 and 3.74.
Dear EOPS Student,
Hello! My name is Shawn
Anderson and I will be the
EOPS Intern for the remainder
of the Spring 2010 semester.
I hope your spring semester
is off to a good start. I am
very excited to be working
here and be part of the
EOPS team. Like you, I am
an undergraduate student and
can understand the struggles you
go through. I am a graduating
senior from California State
University in Fullerton and will
be receiving my bachelor’s
degree in Psychology in May.
My objective at Cypress College
is to assist the EOPS team in
any way possible, so feel free
to drop by and say hello or let
me know if there is anything I
can do for you. I look forward
to interacting with you all.
Nooria Achakzad
Heather J. Adams
Sanna M. Ahmad
Erica Albarran
Waleed M. Alfares
Benj U. Ambrocio
Alvaro E. Ayapan
Mohamed E. Badawi
Sara S. Baek
Valerie C. Bauer
Angel Cabello
Jacqueline M. Chappell
Aldrien D. Coley
Isatta M. Conteh
Joseph B. Coykendall
Allison E. Crump
Sabrina D. Cummings
Mincy H. Dang
Ivy Gail A. David
Dina Deng
Prit S. Desai
Rhonda M. Dilworth-McMeal
Lerri L. Hill
Thanh V. Ho
Suzan Huor
Triet M. Huyhn
Jimmy T. Huynh
Vinhphuc L. Huynh
Mohammad A. Isa
Gizelle M. Jacques
David P. Jones
Nguyen H. Le
Tim D. Le
Cheryl A. Lee
Rosalinda Luna
Amy T. Luu
Thai Luu
Ericka Martinez-Alvarez
Israel Meza
Gladys J. Mora
Crystal M. Moreno
Daniel Moya
Anthony J. Nevils
Tuong D. Ngo
Kathy Douangnouanexay
Omar Duran
Ashley N. Ehret
Vanessa N. Elsalah
Amanda J. Encineas
Audrey A. Galapon
Nadine Z. Gharaibeh
Catherine J. Guillen
Jeanette Haro
Aubree F. Hill
Anloc H. Nguyen
Christine L. Nguyen
Diem Ha T. Nguyen
Duc Nguyen
Hao T. Nguyen
Kalyn T. Nguyen
Nhu H. Nguyen
Phuc X. Nguyen
Guillermo F. Novales
Luis F. Otero
Visit us on the Web!
www.cypresscollege.edu/services/eops
Shesang M. Patel
Katherine S. Perdomo
Heydi M. Perry
Hieu M. Pham
Jonathan Q. Pham
Israel Plata
Jennifer C. Quinonez
Ruby O. Rangel
Desiree M. Rico
Juliana G. Rodriguez
Nancy K. Rojas
Jessica Rosas
Edith Salgado
William J.Sanchez
Erika Serrano
Martha Servin
Lene I. Sisifo
Shamecka L. Smith
Meenakshi Sood
Sunslip Sriphaichitr
Mohamad A. Tarife
Sara Z. Temsah
Sonny B. Ton
Tuong Vy N. Ton
Billy Q. Truong
Masih Tukhi
Blanca E. Vanburian
Cindy Vu
Anthony A. Yapjuangco
Eileen Yoo
Peng Zhang
Jerry Zhou
EOPS PRESS
Volume IX, Issue 4
Page 3
March 2010 - April 2010
Spotlight on our…
Thoughts to ponder...
...President’s Honor Roll
Congratulations to our EOPS students who have been placed on
the President’s Honor Roll for Fall ‘09. They achieved this
honor because each has officially completed (as shown on their
transcript) 12 or more units in letter grade courses during the
semester and earned a grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or above.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence ,
therefore, is not an act but a habit.”
...Aristotle
"Education is what survives when what has
been learned has been forgotten.”
...B. F. Skinner
Richard S. Jimenez
Vannkannary Khith
Min K. Kim
Huy Q. Le
Karen Y. Lee Kim
Lisa M. Leos
Vince Liu
Sheraiah P. Lucena
Tech S. Ma
Thien An P. Ma
Dragana M. Militiev
Jennifer J. Mitchell
Faith L. Morgan
Dennis Nguyen
Huu Trac P. Nguyen
Khoa N. Nguyen
Melanie M. Nguyen
Ebru Awad
Joshua Ban
Vienna E. Brambila
Lam T. Bui
Elizabeth Casillas
Luz A. Castaneda
Antonia M.Cervantes
Nan Cheng
Alexis R. Culhane
Wilbert J. Freeman
Josephine Funes
April D. Gardikis
Helen Giang
Jannelle R. Hill
Ha Lam T. Ho
Mark H. Holmes
Jacqueline Hurtado
Michelle T. Nguyen
Thanh X. Nguyen
Thuyanh D. Nguyen
Tuyet T. Nguyen
Lynn C. Nim
Janice Oh
Derrick Austin G. Ong
Nancy M. Ortega
Gibson L. Phan
Ramin Rostamzadeh
Jamie A. Selby
Fatema Tahiri
Minhthu N. Tran
Nghia Tran
Thu A. Tran
Sally I.Valentin
Veronika Velasquez
“Some people believe life should be perfect
and stress-free. This expectation only
sets them up for more stress when life
isn’t. Take life on life’s terms. Accept
its ups and downs with grace and humor.”
...Tom McGrath
“You always pass failure on the way to
success.”
...Mickey Rooney
"Think you can, think you can’t; either way,
you’ll be right."
...Henry Ford
“The faultfinder will find faults even in
paradise.”
...Henry David Thoreau
Caps & Gowns
Are you graduating this spring? Are you
participating in the graduation ceremony?
If you are a current EOPS student who will be participating
in the Spring 2010 graduation ceremony and need help
purchasing a cap and gown, please submit a request
with your name and student ID number to the EOPS office by
April 2, 2010.
We will review your request and
contact you regarding the pickup of your cap and gown.
Requests will only be approved if you have applied for
Spring 2010 Graduation.
Congratulations on your accomplishment!
“It is no use saying ‘we are doing our
best’. You have got to succeed in doing
what is necessary.”
...Winston Churchill
“Keep away from people who try to belittle
your ambitions. Small people always do
that, but the really great make you feel
that you, too, can become great.”
...Mark Twain
"Make yourself indispensable and you’ll
be moved up. Act as if you’re indispensable
and you’ll be moved out ."
...Anonymous
EOPS PRESS
Volume IX, Issue 4
Page 4
March 2010 - April 2010
Counselors’ Corner
Cooking up Student Success in 2010
By Richard Rams, Dean of Student Support Services
Recently, staff from the EOPS, Financial Aid, and Student
Support Services offices had a Food Network-style
“throwdown” to develop recipes for student success. Please review
these excellent recommendations for how to cook-up student
success. To personalize your own recipe, be sure to visit your
counselor for your required EOPS counseling appointments. Your
counselor will assist you by affirming your strengths and ultimately
helping you get the individual results you desire. I hope that your
Spring 2010 semester is going well!
Student Success Recipes
Program Reminders
In order to receive EOPS benefits you are
required to complete three counseling contacts
each semester. These contacts must be completed
during the following times:
Second Counseling Contact
February 22 - April 9
Third Counseling Contact
April 12 - May 21
Student Support Services
1 cup of desire
1 cup of effort
1 cup of planning
2 cups of willpower
3 cups of commitment
3 cups of hard work
Mix the above ingredients thoroughly until well blended.
with fun and add a pinch of faith.
Important!
Flavor
If your success doesn’t come true the first time, start recipe over
again – this time with more feeling. Get rid of all doubt, confusion,
and fear that prevents you from succeeding and reaching your goals.
You can do it!
Time to Renew
2010 - 2011 BOGW
Registration fee waiver
must be renewed each year
Financial Aid
1 gallon of positive attendance
1 pint of determination
2 cups of patience
1 tablespoon of listening skills
1 teaspoon of collaboration
1 cup of motivation
Mix the ingredients together and set at 375 degrees. An hour and a
half later, your file will be completed and your North Orange Card
will be in the mail.
EOPS
Mix the following:
1 cup of motivation
1 cup of inspiration
A pinch of time management
A teaspoon of patience
A tablespoon of study skills
1 ounce of Cram-a-rama
A pinch of perseverance
A spoonful of sugar (love) to
help the medicine (difficult
courses) go down
Fold in:
A dash of the diggity (self-awareness) A dash of hope
A case of willingness
A sprinkle of determination
A box of support and encouragement A smidgeon of equity
Bake it for one semester at 180 degrees. Let it set and cool for
finals. Serve with cheer at the end of the semester.
For dessert: A generous serving of family and friends
celebrating your success.
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day
Has there been a faculty or staff
member at Cypress College who has
positively affected your life? Is there
a particular person who has helped
you be successful and you want to
express what a difference they have made? If
so, Cypress College EOPS invites you to
participate in our annual Faculty & Staff
Appreciation Day. Please take a moment
to nominate an outstanding instructor or staff
member whom you would like us to recognize
because he or she has enhanced your educational
experience.
Please visit our office to pick up a nomination
form. Nominations are due in our office by
5:00 p.m. on March 26, 2010.
EOPS PRESS
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Volume IX, Issue 4
March 2010 - April 2010
We hope you all applied for your FAFSA during the priority filing period. Missing the March 2 deadline
may jeopardize the types of grants a student receives. For example, the cost of attendance for a typical
dependent living with their parents is about $9,196 for the academic year. The expected family
contribution would depend on the parent’s income from the previous year and would provide an unmet
need amount. The following shows the difference in the amount of money a student may be eligible to
receive if the dependent student described above applied for FAFSA before the March 2 deadline:
On-time applicant - Filed by March 2
Late Applicant - Filed after March 2
Work-study
2000.00
Work-study
Pell Grant
5,550.00
Pell Grant
Cal Grant B
1,551.00
Cal Grant B
0.00
SEOG Grant
1000.00
SEOG Grant
0.00
Total Grants
$10,101
Total Grants
0.00
$5,550.00
$5,550
If you missed the deadline, please note that you may still apply for the FAFSA and be eligible for financial aid.
The grant amount a student is awarded cannot exceed the amount of the student’s unmet need.
Actual student financial aid packages will vary according to individual circumstance and will depend on many factors.
Be sure to apply early to have the best chance of getting the best funds! If you have not filed yet, do so ASAP! You can go
online (www.fafsa.ed.gov) and apply. If you received financial aid for the 09-10 academic year, you must go online and renew
your FAFSA. You will need a PIN to do this. If you do not have a PIN, you may obtain one at the FAFSA website.
Save the Date
April 16, 2010
Learn what it takes for you to transfer to the university
Attend the EOPS Transfer Conference
Lunch will be provided.
Please call 714-484-7368 if interested.
More information will follow.
*** May be counted as your 3rd counseling contact.
EOPS PRESS
Volume IX, Issue 4
Page 6
March 2010 - April 2010
CARE Corner
… Kelly Grimes
Q) Is there an EOPS
Graduation Party?
A) YES! On May 7.
But we are also celebrating
your success if you are
transferring or receiving a
certificate.
Now is the time to finance your education. Although hundreds of scholarships, grants, and
loan programs are available to help pay for college expenses, many go unclaimed because
students do not even take the time to apply. With some research, thought, and follow-up
work, you can substantially increase your chances of obtaining financial assistance.
Financial assistance comes from many sources -- federal/state governments, business
organizations and schools. Each source has its own application requirements, but many of
them ask for the same information. Financial planning can determine what your resources
and needs actually are. Once you have done that, you can identify possible sources of
assistance. However, you must expect to complete a certain amount of paperwork yourself.
Keep copies of everything to help in future submissions. Start early and work with your
parents and friends to explore all opportunities available to you.
Before seeking financial assistance, you will need to:
♥
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EOPS STAFF
Richard Rams, Ed.D
Dean, Student Support Services
EOPS Director
Gilbert Contreras
EOPS Manager
Doreen Villaseñor
EOPS Counselor
Dr. Rolando Castillo
Megan Ly
Adjunct Counselors
Joanne Olimberio
EOPS Program Coordinator
Michele Dugan
Student Services Specialist
Makisha Glover-Hill
Accounting Technician
Rebeca Laveaga
Student Services Specialist
Avery Olson
Student Services Specialist
♥
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Define your goals -- personal and professional
Estimate your costs -- educational expense, cost of living
Identify your financial resources -- from family, work
Develop ways for covering expenses that exceed your resources -- part-time employment,
scholarships, and grants
Explore all possibilities -- more than one source of funds may be needed to cover
expenses
Be aware of various application requirements and filing deadlines
Apply early. The earlier you apply, the better your chances
Remember, good grades are not the only criteria for receiving assistance. Often awards are
made to students based on financial need, those who show future promise, a willingness to
work hard, or are dedicated to becoming a professional in their chosen career. You can do
it! Each academic year, it is best to be prepared. Grants do not always come before the
school year begins. Books and supplies are expensive. It is a good idea to work during the
summer. Many students have a false impression when it comes to financial aid. It is supposed
to be a supplemental form of income. It is not a large enough or continual amount for the
student to live off of monthly or to depend on for rent.
Preparation should be done in advance. Unfortunately, we see students when they are
stressed by financial problems. It would be great if students came in before school starts to
complete their applications and give the necessary information. This would give the Financial
Aid staff a reasonable amount of time to process the forms. Do not wait until the deadline.
If you complete forms in advance, you will have enough time to turn in all paperwork and
make any necessary changes.
To make sure that your stay at Cypress College is as enjoyable and stress free as
possible, plan in advance to handle these details.
Reminders:
February 16 - April 9: Complete & return Math & English progress reports to EOPS.
March 2: Visit your Financial Aid Technician to ensure that your Financial Aid
paperwork is completed for Fall 2010. You may also check your status using
WebStar.
March 16: Student Recognition Ice Cream Social.
CARE STAFF
Kelly Grimes
CARE Program Coordinator
Connie Boehler
Adjunct Counselor
Gail Smead
Administrative Assistant
North Orange County Community College District
Board of Trustees
Jeffrey P. Brown · Barbara Dunsheath · Leonard Lahtinen · Michael B. Matsuda · Molly McClanahan ·
Donna Miller · M. Tony Ontiveros
Cindy Garcia, Student Trustee, Cypress College · Rajan Vaidya, Student Trustee, Fullerton College
Ned Doffoney, Ed.D, Chancellor
Michael J. Kasler, Ed.D, President, Cypress College