“Laney College is thrilled to offer a ‘Free Fall’ to most of our students. Now more than ever, we must recognize that college costs that go beyond tuition represent barriers to success for so many students, whether they are working adults attending part-time or high school graduates. This fall is about not only opportunity but putting students in the best position possible to reach their goals with our support,” said Rudy Besikof, president of Laney College. Laney College is offering new and continuing students the “Fall is Free” program for those who complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application or the California Dream Act application, and there are no minimum or maximum units required. Students can take any of the college’s 130 programs along with in-person, hybrid or
“We’re proud to be working with the Warriors and National College Resource Foundation to celebrate these young successful scholars and congratulate them on their next educational journeys,” said Myesha Brown, Community Manager at Chase’s Oakland Community Center. “As an HBCU alum myself, it was rewarding to be able to share my past educational experiences, as well as highlight important financial wellness practices to help them plan for the future.” | Post Newsgroup Staff On, Aug. 8, the Golden State Warriors and Chase hosted a Black Excellence Scholarship Celebration at Chase’s Community Center in Oakland to support the next generation of collegiate students, in conjunction with the National College Resources Foundation as part of their Black College Expo initiatives. During the event emceed by ABC’s
The fall semester is free at Laney Community College in Oakland – a gift to students who might have suffered financially and academically throughout the pandemic.