Southern California College Access Network

SoCal CAN is going to Austin next week! ✈️ Hope to see you at our session!

We will be back in the office on Monday, February 2. 💛✨

JOIN US on 10/14 to learn about how Korgi’s productivity and collaboration boards can streamline the college application cycle for you and your students. This special webinar with Korgi founder DMA Anderson will give you a first-hand look at how students create and navigate FREE boards, a walk-through of an advisor board and dash, plus a chance to answer questions and discuss actionable steps you can take for real-time insights into your students’ college application progress. LINK IN BIO to register.

This week, our Deputy Director Lina Morin, Policy Director Marcos Montes, and Policy & Development Associate Jason Vasquez, attended the 25th anniversary conference of SoCal CAN member and advocacy partner . With special appearances from , and dozens of other incredible leaders, the team left “The State of Latinas/os in Los Angeles County” inspired by the strength of our community and energized to continue fighting on behalf of equity for all. Thank you for hosting such a powerful event & team!

Last week, our Executive Director & Board Member, Alison De Lucca, had the honor of introducing two incredible receiving recognition & awards at the confecerence for their outstanding service to students: Gaby Pacheco, President & CEO of and Dr. Jorge Torres from school district. Join us in continuing to celebrate these incredible and for college access and success!

ATTN SoCal CAN members: we are reaching theLast few days to register for our upcoming Member Meeting in August 26th! Get the most up-to-date info and connect with other orgs leading college access & success efforts in the region. Link in bio to register.

SoCal CAN stands in unwavering solidarity with our immigrant students, families, neighbors, and friends.
We are heartbroken and outraged by the escalation of fear-based tactics targeting immigrants in our communities. This should be a time of celebration and achievement - students walking across graduation stages, families gathering to honor milestones, and communities coming together in pride. Instead, raids and military deployment are creating anxiety and disruption during what should be our most joyous moments. SoCal CAN categorically denounces these cruel and divisive actions that undermine the rights, safety, and well being of families who are integral to our region’s strength and vitality.
To the students and families we serve: we support you and we stand firmly with you. We recognize that immigrant families embarked on their journey to this country carrying dreams of opportunity and hope, with education often serving as the cornerstone of their vision for tomorrow. Education has always been a bridge to possibility, and no amount of fear or intimidation can extinguish the flame of learning that burns bright in our communities. Continue to pursue your studies and hold fast to your dreams - we pledge to walk alongside you on this journey.
To our network members: thank you for the vital work you do every day. We celebrate those who are standing up through advocacy and peaceful protest, empowering students with the resources they need to make their voices heard in civic dialogue, and maintaining pathways that keep students moving toward their educational dreams, especially during this critical time. Each of us has unique gifts and talents to offer, and we honor them all.
Our commitment goes beyond words. SoCal CAN will continue providing resources and support for immigrant students and families, collaborating with trusted partners to create safe havens, and amplifying the voices of those impacted through continued advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. Together, we are stronger than the forces that seek to tear us apart.

SoCal CAN stands in unwavering solidarity with our immigrant students, families, neighbors, and friends.
We are heartbroken and outraged by the escalation of fear-based tactics targeting immigrants in our communities. This should be a time of celebration and achievement - students walking across graduation stages, families gathering to honor milestones, and communities coming together in pride. Instead, raids and military deployment are creating anxiety and disruption during what should be our most joyous moments. SoCal CAN categorically denounces these cruel and divisive actions that undermine the rights, safety, and well being of families who are integral to our region’s strength and vitality.
To the students and families we serve: we support you and we stand firmly with you. We recognize that immigrant families embarked on their journey to this country carrying dreams of opportunity and hope, with education often serving as the cornerstone of their vision for tomorrow. Education has always been a bridge to possibility, and no amount of fear or intimidation can extinguish the flame of learning that burns bright in our communities. Continue to pursue your studies and hold fast to your dreams - we pledge to walk alongside you on this journey.
To our network members: thank you for the vital work you do every day. We celebrate those who are standing up through advocacy and peaceful protest, empowering students with the resources they need to make their voices heard in civic dialogue, and maintaining pathways that keep students moving toward their educational dreams, especially during this critical time. Each of us has unique gifts and talents to offer, and we honor them all.
Our commitment goes beyond words. SoCal CAN will continue providing resources and support for immigrant students and families, collaborating with trusted partners to create safe havens, and amplifying the voices of those impacted through continued advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. Together, we are stronger than the forces that seek to tear us apart.

Today, Executive Director, Alison De Lucca spoke alongside CAO Dr. Baez & ’s Executive VP at “Pathways to Success: A Conversation About College Readiness & Celebrating Mónica Garcia” hosted by our incredible partners at . Thank you for creating space to have such an important and inspiring conversation about the incredible impact and progress our region has made by working together—CBOs + students & families + school districts & policy makers— to increase and support A-G completion & college readiness for ALL students. continue to make change & advocate for the best interests of our students and families.

📣 Big win for California students! Ab 934 is one step closer to becoming reality after advancing out of the Assembly Higher Education Committee! 🙌🏽 Too many students complete, transfer and leave community college without a degree in hand. This important bill recognizes the hard work of former community college students supporting them to claim the degrees they’ve rightfully earned. It also ensures new and returning students get the education plans they need to reach their career and transfer goals. A huge thank you to bill author Assemblymember Marc Berman for his leadership and the Assembly Higher Education Committee for moving this bill forward. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🎓

📣 Help us spread the word! 📣California students have more time to apply for financial aid. The state priority deadline in CA was just extended to April 2, 2025! Now is the time to complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application. Sign up today for a free webinar at https://csac.ca.gov/c4c