EFFORT (Eops Financial aid Foster youth Outreach & Retention Team)

What is effort? EFFORT is a Grossmont College Foster Youth program that arose out of a state wide initiative, which was designed to assist potential college students who were being emancipated out of the foster care system. HOW CAN EFFORT HELP YOU? If you are a current Foster Youth (or a former Foster Youth), the EFFORT Program provides many services which are outlined below, but the most important service is that of your EFFORT Liaison.  A Liaison is someone who understands your situation, will be sensitive to your needs & challenges and is a person who will equip you to help you succeed in college and beyond. Consistent commitment by highly trained EFFORT program staff. Bi-monthly Resource Dinners. Assistance with the Grossmont College application process. Assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which may include aid such as:   Board of Governor's (BOG) Fee Waiver PELL Grant Chafee Guardian Scholars Scholarship   Academic Counseling. Personal Counseling. Assistance with the Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) application process, which may include:   Priority registration Book services Grant assistance First-time college student Summer Institute Program   Housing referrals. Assistance with Medi-Cal applications. Referrals to community resources. EFFORT Newsletter. August Edition of the EFFORT Newsletter   September Edition of the EFFORT Newsletter   October Edition of the EFFORT Newsletter   November Edition of the EFFORT Newsletter Contacts For more information on the EFFORT program, please contact one of the individuals below:   Michael Perez EOPS Counselor Foster Youth Liaison/EFFORT Co-coordinator (619) 644-7746 michael.perez@gcccd.edu   Julio Soto Financial Aid Advisor Interim Foster Youth Liaison (619) 644-7131 julio.soto@gcccd.edu

Last Revised 11/04/2009