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College Dreams Are Still Possible!

Even during this time of uncertainty, there is still good news to share. Latino U College Access (LUCA) has been celebrating college acceptances of the Latino U Scholars Class of 2020 – 38 Scholars received 234 acceptances from 74 institutions and over $3.6 million in financial aid offers! You can watch their College Signing Video to see some of the Scholars’ exciting announcements.

Educational opportunity and equity are increasingly at risk. This pandemic has the potential to shatter the college dreams and future plans of students everywhere - but especially and disproportionately the low-income, Latino community. High school students will consider postponing their college dreams so that they can help support and care for their families. Experts are predicting that “summer melt” - the common scenario when accepted students plan to attend college in the fall but never do – may increase by as much as 25% this year. Many first-gen students already in college will struggle to finance their following year and are less likely to return at all.

First-gen, low-income students are going to require more support than ever before to ensure they return to college, persistand earn their degrees. This is why, right now, LUCA’s mission and work are critical. The LUCA team and its its incredible volunteers continue to provide financial aid advice, much-needed supplies for distance learning, and virtual meetings to build community and support each other through this pandemic. There are already so many barriers that prevent first-gen students from successfully graduating from college, but LUCA refuses to let this crisis delay or derail their Scholars' college dreams. 

To learn more, please email jtimms@latinou.org or visit www.latinou.org. Stay connected with LUCA on social media by following them on Instagram and Twitter @LatinoUAccess or Facebook and LinkedIn @Latino U College Access.

Latino U College Access (LUCA) is a nonprofit organization that transforms lives by making college dreams a reality for students who are the first in their families to attend college. Supporting Scholars from college exploration to college completion, LUCA is committed to advancing educational equity and opportunity by enhancing the intensity of support that low-income, Latino students receive to succeed in college. The LUCA team’s dedication to their mission is stronger than ever; they quickly adapted to the current crisis and continue delivering all programs and services virtually to Latino U Scholars and their families.

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