2021 continues to look different for high school and college students, especially low-income, first-generation students who, in some cases, have to choose between entering the workforce to support themselves and help their families and going to college. It is a tough decision to make and with your continued support, CV continues to support students through it by showing them what resources are available. Thank you for your continued support!
[Read more…] about Meet Soon-to-be High School Graduate: Davina Mwelwa
Changes to FAFSA Effective July 1st, 2023
As we ring in the new year, CV is very excited about the news coming from Capitol Hill regarding the 2022-2023 cycle of the Free Application for Student Aid or FAFSA. The Consolidated Appropriations Act has provided changes to FAFSA that will come into effect July 1st, 2023.
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Writing a college admissions essay isn’t always an easy task for a lot of students. It takes a lot of hard work and revision to get any essay to where it needs to be. This guide will not only help you walk your student through the process, but provide you with some sample admissions essays.
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Created by Sara Dorsch & College Visions
Meet High School Graduate: Matthew Perea
“CV is an amazing opportunity that really helps a lot of first-generation students think and learn about college. Your donations help this amazing organization to keep running. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
With support from his CV community, Matthew will be attending the University of Rhode Island in the fall and majoring in Biomedical Engineering! Matthew’s dedication and hard work has not only gotten him admission into his college of choice, but a major scholarship!
Find out which by reading his interview below!
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Big news about our new Executive Director!
Dear College Visions Community,
I am extremely proud to announce that Tina Meetran will be the next Executive Director of College Visions. Tina is an accomplished alum of College Visions, and her leadership presents an exciting new phase for our organization.
The CV Board is committed to building organizational leadership that reflects the students and communities we serve and Tina is an extremely talented embodiment of that goal. Tina was born and raised in Providence. She holds a B.A. and M.A. from Clark University. She has previously served as Board Chair of Providence youth organization PrYSM and created Rhode Island’s first comprehensive guide to advising undocumented students. For 16 years, CV has supported young people to set big goals, apply to college, and earn degrees. Tina’s leadership demonstrates the power of the College Visions model.
Tina will lead a fiscally strong organization with thriving programs. Despite the many challenges COVID has presented to our students and our organization, CV has responded nimbly to move programs online and provide additional financial and emotional support to students. We know that the coming year will be a tough one for low-income, first-generation Rhode Island students, but we are confident that with continued support from CV and our community students can thrive.
If you have any questions about what is next for CV, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Deborah Obalil
College Visions Board Chair
