Project REACH provides services to assist Returning/Former, Foster Youth, and Pregnant & Parenting Students achieve their goals. We aim to provide comprehensive support, including direct financial assistance and personalized guidance, to ensure student success from semester to semester!
We are dedicated to helping you:
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Meet the Team
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April Whiteawhite233@alamo.eduSr. Advisor:210-486-4356 |
Jimmy Reyesjreyes26@alamo.eduSr. Advisor:210-486-4356 |
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Project REACH is designed to support:
- Returning/Former Students: Individuals who previously attended college but stopped out.
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- Foster Youth: Students currently in or formerly in foster care (including those who aged out or were adopted from foster care).
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- Pregnant & Parenting Students: Individuals who are actively raising a child or children.
- Financial Support:
- Funding assistance (if needed and eligible).
- Guidance on navigating financial aid and scholarships.
- Student Support Services:
- Referrals to on-campus resources like tutoring, writing centers, and academic support labs.
- Connection to advocacy services and emergency aid.
- Guidance on college policies and procedures.
- Mentorship & Community:
- Opportunities for mentorship from senior advisors or other college staff.
- Connection to a supportive community of peers with similar experiences.
- Parenting Student Specific Support (if applicable for NVC):
- Referrals to free childcare options or resources for student parents.
- Holistic Support:
- Discussions and referrals for broader student needs (e.g., housing, food insecurity, mental health resources) as assessed by Senior Advisors.
- Access to NVC's orientation materials via Canvas to familiarize students with college resources.
- Navigational Guidance:
- Assistance in navigating holds, and student accounts.
- Personalized support to help students overcome barriers to registration and completion.