Financial Aid Completion

We want to make sure financial aid is accessed to ensure college is affordable as possible for all WCCUSD students.

Since 2018, we have developed programming at Kennedy High School and De Anza High School that is….

• Delivered inside the classroom: All students receive support and knowledge about financial aid.
• Taught with a 5-sequence financial aid completion curriculum & toolkit: Understandable tool kits for both facilitators and students that breaks the financial aid process down.
• Supported by Near-Peer Ambassadors: We hire Richmond Promise Near-Peer Ambassadors to be trained and work with high school students through the financial aid process – providing both additional support and a relatable role model.
• Supplemented with office hours: Richmond Promise staff provide additional support on school site but outside the classroom.
• Built to train school teachers and staff: Richmond Promise provides in-depth training for school teachers and staff, so they are knowledgeable about financial aid and can have informed conversations with students.
• Focused on building excitement through proactive communication: Through a financial kick off rally, a student text campaign, and informing parents on financial aid, we aim to built excitement and knowledge through regular and proactive communication.