COVID-19 Student Support
Here at AdvancED we believe whole-heartedly in the complete person. If you are a high school, college, or graduate student, you are still visioning the complete person you want to be, and many of your activities are now impacted due to the coronavirus.
We're sharing national, regional, and local resources to help you continue your academic and career journey, no matter what pathway you're on. Check this page for resources, lessons, and tips so you can stay on track towards your life goals.
We're sharing national, regional, and local resources to help you continue your academic and career journey, no matter what pathway you're on. Check this page for resources, lessons, and tips so you can stay on track towards your life goals.
Resources for Students
COVID-19 Resource Guide & FAQ for College Students
From the Northern California College Promise Coalition
The Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC) is a regional effort to bring together leaders, practitioners and resources and share leadership over the shape of college success efforts in the regions. Coalition Partners include Students Rising Above, ScholarMatch, Oakland Promise, Richmond Promise, Stockton Scholars, San Jose Promise, 10,000 Degrees, the City of Oakland, the City of San Francisco, the City of San Jose, and more!
Check out the Coalition's COVID-19 Resource Guide & FAQ for College Students which includes resources around Education, Employment, Food, Health + Well-Being, Housing, Resources for Undocumented Students, Utilities, Special Services, Storage, and guides for program, city, and college resources.
From the Northern California College Promise Coalition
The Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC) is a regional effort to bring together leaders, practitioners and resources and share leadership over the shape of college success efforts in the regions. Coalition Partners include Students Rising Above, ScholarMatch, Oakland Promise, Richmond Promise, Stockton Scholars, San Jose Promise, 10,000 Degrees, the City of Oakland, the City of San Francisco, the City of San Jose, and more!
Check out the Coalition's COVID-19 Resource Guide & FAQ for College Students which includes resources around Education, Employment, Food, Health + Well-Being, Housing, Resources for Undocumented Students, Utilities, Special Services, Storage, and guides for program, city, and college resources.
Students can sign up today!
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Free Summer STEM Tutoring
From Elevate Tutoring Elevate Tutoring is committed to providing FREE online STEM tutoring for all low-income students who could not otherwise afford private tutoring over the summer. All applicants must be able to communicate with us via email to set up tutoring and Zoom sessions. Eligible students will receive 2 hours per week of FREE online tutoring via Zoom for the remainder of the summer. Elevate Tutors are first-gen college students with more than 25 hours of professional training. Many can tutor in Spanish if needed (please make a note on application form). |
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COVID-19 Resources for California College Students and Their Families
From California Higher Education Basic Needs Alliance (CHEBNA) California Higher Education Basic Needs Alliance (CHEBNA) has created a COVID-19 student resource list, applicable to all California college students. Please review and share this resource list to ensure all California students have access to vital federal and statewide COVID-19 updates and resources to best support them through the pandemic. |
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Opportunities for Students
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Wonder Women Tech Virtual Summit September 15-19
From Wonder Women Tech Mer is so humbled to be selected as a speaker for this fall's WonderWomen Tech Virtual Summit with #WeAreLegacy as our theme of 2020. With over 150 speakers on the main stage, a Virtual Career Fair, a Resume Review Lounge, a College Student Hangout, virtual Mentor Magic sessions, networking events, and more, be sure to check this out and share widely! |
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Tickets are up on Eventbrite and it's FREE for:
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Tickets are up on Eventbrite and they offer:
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College Day is coming this October!
From Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF)
Join College Day from October 19-23 for virtual workshops for middle school and high school students, their parents, and their educators! Registration is not needed so be sure to check out the lineup once it's available.
Stay tuned for more details, but for now, SAVE THE DATES!
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COVID-19 Detour to College: Panel provides college admissions answers
From Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) To address students’ unanswered questions surrounding college admissions during COVID-19, SVEF hosted a virtual panel in which college and university leaders shared insights to over 200 community members. Admission directors from Foothill College, San José State University, UC Santa Cruz and Santa Clara University joined other higher education experts on April 22 to discuss how financial aid and college admissions were affected by COVID-19. Panelists agreed that students should be proactive and contact admissions directly with any questions, as most situations will be case-by-case. Learn more here. You can also check out the live 2020 SVEF Virtual College Panel Series - Frequently Asked Questions document. |
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AdvancED College & Career Resource Guide for Santa Clara Youth The OBJECTIVE of this Guide is to share resources, organizations, scholarships, and more that I am aware of thanks to the many generous advocates and social justice champions in my network. I want to provide a free service to help students and allies learn about local resources to help them navigate college, career, and life. Here you’ll also find opportunities to help youth discover and reflect on your personal needs for growth and healing. This Guide was developed for youth residing in Santa Clara County and this is my passion project. The Commission on the Status of Women does not endorse any specific services or organizations mentioned throughout the Guide. Please see Acknowledgments to see who supported the development of the Guide. Check out the Guide today and please share it! |
Who do you have in the Guide?
A HUGE THANK YOU to the 37 organizations who either submitted their wonderful resources for this Guide, or are represented in this guide with information we gathered from your websites thanks to our partnerships. This includes: AACI, APALI, Braven, Filipinx Mental Health Initiative - Solano, LEAD Filipino, Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), Mental Health First Aid, San Jose State University, ScholarMatch, Silicon Valley Education Foundation, and YWCA Silicon Valley.
A HUGE THANK YOU to the 37 organizations who either submitted their wonderful resources for this Guide, or are represented in this guide with information we gathered from your websites thanks to our partnerships. This includes: AACI, APALI, Braven, Filipinx Mental Health Initiative - Solano, LEAD Filipino, Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), Mental Health First Aid, San Jose State University, ScholarMatch, Silicon Valley Education Foundation, and YWCA Silicon Valley.
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NACAC Requeest for Enrollment Deposit Fee Waiver Form
From the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) NACAC’s Inclusion, Access, and Success (IAS) Committee suggested NACAC offer an enrollment deposit waiver for students experiencing significant financial hardship. The enrollment deposit waiver is used by students to request a fee waiver or deferral. A supplemental document outlines additional ways students can advocate for themselves to get the support they need. NACAC and the IAS Committee understand the importance of the enrollment deposit and acknowledge waiving the fee is not feasible for every postsecondary institution. The hope is colleges and universities will continue to be supportive and flexible regarding financial hardships for our most marginalized students, especially during these uncertain times. NACAC Enrollment Deposit Fee Waiver can be completed without having to print it. Students should download the form on their computers, fill out the form, add a signature using the “Fill & Sign” button on the top right of the PDF, and save it on their computers. Applicants who are not eligible for a Pell Grant, but whose annual family income falls within the form's alternate income eligibility guidelines, may self-certify their eligibility. |
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Special Coronavirus Note: Normally, the enrollment deposit fee waiver requires signatures from the student and counselor (or other educator) to attest to need. However, during the coronavirus disruption, students or counselors can submit the waiver directly to colleges and universities if obtaining both signatures is a hardship. Simply note that obtaining the second signature constitutes a hardship, and send the form directly to the admission office. Postsecondary institutions are encouraged to consider fee waivers without either the student or counselor signature due to nationwide school closures.
Learn more about other fee waivers: NACAC's Undergraduate Fee Waiver and NACAC's Transfer Fee Waiver (students transferring from an institution).
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Matriculate Class of 2021 Application is Open
From Matriculate If you are interested in receiving free virtual college advising, please submit the form below. We will notify you of your eligibility upon review. We also encourage you to visit www.collegepoint.info for more information on available college advising programs. Click here to Learn More! Click here to Apply Now! |
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HOW CAN MATRICULATE HELP YOU?
Where should you apply? How can you get the best financial aid? What's it like to be in college?
Did you know that top ranked colleges are looking for students exactly like you?
Matriculate provides free remote advising from college students who can help you through your college application process. Advising Fellows are trained college students who can help with all aspects of the application process.
You can connect with your Advising Fellow one-on-one through text messages, emails, phone calls, and video chat – whatever is most convenient. We can help no matter where you are or how far you’ve gotten in figuring out your college plan.
A student is eligible for Matriculate if they meet all of the following requirements:
Where should you apply? How can you get the best financial aid? What's it like to be in college?
Did you know that top ranked colleges are looking for students exactly like you?
Matriculate provides free remote advising from college students who can help you through your college application process. Advising Fellows are trained college students who can help with all aspects of the application process.
You can connect with your Advising Fellow one-on-one through text messages, emails, phone calls, and video chat – whatever is most convenient. We can help no matter where you are or how far you’ve gotten in figuring out your college plan.
A student is eligible for Matriculate if they meet all of the following requirements:
- Attends a US high school and is on track to graduate in the class of 2021
- Has an annual family income of $80,000 or less
- Has a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Has a standardized test score in the 90th percentile (which is PSAT/NMSQT combined of 1280+; or SAT combined of 1310+; or ACT composite of 28+)
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New Income Benefits Resource Guide for College Students
From John Burton Advocates for Youth JBAY has created a simple resource guide that describes income supplements that can be put in place alongside emergency relief measures to shore up long-term stability. Included among these resources are economic impact payments of up to $1200 per person that are available to low- and middle-income individuals. The IRS had previously shared that 2018 and 2019 tax filers with direct deposit information on file with the IRS will automatically receive payments. The IRS has launched a new site for those who are not required to file a tax return to request a payment. Youth with any income in 2019 are encouraged to file a 2019 tax return, as additional rebates may be available, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit. Those with no income, however, can now request a payment using this new site. |
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Opening Our Doors: Providing Free Virtual College and Career Advising to All
From Students Rising Above To serve the greater community at this time of crisis, SRA is opening its doors to provide free virtual college and career advising through the SRA Hub to any high school or college student facing challenges as a result of COVID-19 transitions. SRA created the SRA Hub, an online college and career advising platform, to provide our well-developed resources to thousands of students all over the country. The SRA Hub is a first-of-its-kind online resource offering 24/7 access. The SRA Hub provides students comprehensive, up-to-date information, personal advisors to facilitate college and career opportunities, and a supportive online community of motivated peers. |
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Student Leaders on Slack: a space for our phenomenal student leaders to communicate!
From Active Minds At Active Minds, we are constantly striving to enhance our ability to communicate with our phenomenal student leaders around the country and provide space in which to communicate with one another — especially in this time of social distancing. Enter: Slack! |
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Slack is a comprehensive platform that gives you the ability to ask questions, provide ideas, share successes, and overall build a more cohesive network of Active Minds mental health advocates and activists.
Knowing how important the simple act of connection and community is during this COVID-19 crisis, we’re thrilled that our partner, the period brand just., has provided support to allow free access for ALL students to join the Active Minds Slack Network.
Knowing how important the simple act of connection and community is during this COVID-19 crisis, we’re thrilled that our partner, the period brand just., has provided support to allow free access for ALL students to join the Active Minds Slack Network.
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Resources for Student Loan Borrowers
From The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) Over the past few weeks, there have been seemingly endless announcements about efforts to help student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 outbreak. TICAS has compiled a list of what you need to know about your student loans during the national emergency — if you can’t afford your payments, if you’re in default and had a tax refund garnished, or if you’re just trying to sort out fact from fiction amid this whirlwind news cycle. |
Last Updated: April 23, 2020 |
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Coronavirus and Forebarance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
From Federal Student Aid Federal Student Aid’s coronavirus (COVID-19) information page is located at StudentAid.gov/coronavirus. The page includes information for students, borrowers, and parents about the 0% interest rate and administrative forbearance provided by the CARES Act. These relief measures are available to student loan borrowers with federally held student loans owned by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) due to the COVID-19 emergency. Please visit the page regularly for updates. |
Q: Interest is being temporarily set at 0% on federal student loans. Which loans does the 0% rate apply to?
A: From March 13, 2020, through Sept. 30, 2020, the interest rate is 0% on the following types of federal student loans owned by ED:
- Defaulted and nondefaulted Direct Loans
- Defaulted and nondefaulted FFEL Program loans
- Federal Perkins Loans
Q: I understand that my loans will be placed in administrative forbearance, temporarily suspending my monthly payments. How long will the administrative forbearance last?
A: The administrative forbearance will last from March 13, 2020, through Sept. 30, 2020.
Q: What will happen to my regular auto-debit payments if I do nothing?
A: Auto-debit payments are suspended during the administrative forbearance. Any auto-debit payments processed between March 13, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2020, can be refunded to you. Contact your loan servicer to request that your payment be refunded.
If you don’t want an administrative forbearance and want to continue making payments, contact your loan servicer to opt out of the administrative forbearance, and your auto-debit payments will resume.
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Updates on COVID-19 and Your Student Loans From Navient |
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As part of the new federal legislation passed on Friday, March 27, 2020, we have suspended payments and interest accrual on all U.S. Department of Education (ED) owned loans until September 30, 2020. Navient has sent notification in writing to all eligible borrowers. You can always check your loan status by logging in to your account. Learn more at Navient.com/covid-19.
If you’ve been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are having difficulty making payments on loans that are not owned by the U.S. Department of Education, we’re here to help you explore your options to reduce or postpone your payments.
You can make a payment or learn about different repayment options for federal student loans online. Just log in to your account and go to Repayment Options in the left menu.
Learn more about repayment options for federal and private student loans.
If you’ve been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are having difficulty making payments on loans that are not owned by the U.S. Department of Education, we’re here to help you explore your options to reduce or postpone your payments.
You can make a payment or learn about different repayment options for federal student loans online. Just log in to your account and go to Repayment Options in the left menu.
Learn more about repayment options for federal and private student loans.
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Truth- An Empowerment guide For Youth From Latoya Fernandez Truth empowerment for youth uses hip hop Lyrics to break down and teach strategies of empowerment in self confidence, social issues and healthy relationships. In addition to the book which you can order, you can listen to the podcast for free. "Today's episode is about knowing vs being a know it all. It opens up with a short hip hop track sharing a piece of my story followed by some effective knowledge seeking strategies. Great for youth!!!" |
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COVID-19's Impact on High School Seniors From Carnegie Dartlet Prospective first-year college students are anxious about what COVID-19 means for their college decision process and the potential impact the pandemic will have on their ability to afford college. They’re also nervous about whether or not they’ll be able to attend in-person orientation sessions this summer or classes on campus in the fall. |
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Carnegie Dartlet surveyed 4,848 high school seniors through the CollegeXpress student database, asking a wide-ranging set of questions about how current events are impacting their college search. We are in the process of analyzing all the quantitative and qualitative responses and will be releasing a full report in the near future, but we wanted to share some initial data to quickly inform college admissions and marketing leaders working to serve these students through the final stages of their college search process.
COVID-19 Virus Resources - Cell Phones, Laptops, Work Study Payments, Free Storage
From John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY)
As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 virus becomes increasingly urgent, efforts are underway to address the needs of foster youth, homeless youth and other vulnerable populations. Several are listed below. California Youth Connection is maintaining an updated list.
COVID-19 Virus Resources - Cell Phones, Laptops, Work Study Payments, Free Storage
From John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY)
As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 virus becomes increasingly urgent, efforts are underway to address the needs of foster youth, homeless youth and other vulnerable populations. Several are listed below. California Youth Connection is maintaining an updated list.
- John Burton Advocates for Youth is working with iFoster to distribute laptops to campus programs and organizations working with foster and homeless youth impacted by classes going online. Campus programs and organizations interested in accessing this resource should complete this FORM. Requests must come from campuses or organizations who will then distribute the laptops to their students. Individual students should contact their campus support program or the organization that assists them.
- iFoster distributes cell phones to foster youth. A fact sheet, FAQ and application are available.
- The Department of Education has issued guidance clarifying that work study payments may continue in the event of a school closure and other clarifications related to financial aid policies.
- U-Haul is offering 30 days of free storage for college students.
Comcast and Spectrum are offering free Wi-Fi to households with students.
The Hope Institute has released a guide to helping college students during the COVID-19 crisis. SchoolHouse Connection has prepared a resource guide to assist school age children and youth.
GRATITUDE
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Crisis ManagementThanks to the following organizations for providing young people with resources to navigate this crisis. Are you a young person of color? Feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed? Text STEVE to 741741 and a live, trained Crisis Counselor will receive the text and respond to you quickly to provide support. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. Learn more.
The Child Mind Institute has published a resource on how to talk to young people about COVID-19. The Hope Center has outlined resources for supporting college students during this crisis. The Alliance for Girls has compiled a Resources List. The Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success has legal resources available like local attorneys and online assistance. |
Career OpportunitiesThanks to the following internships, fellowships, and other career opportunities available remotely. Career Girls Career Girls is founded on the dream that every girl around the world has access to diverse and accomplished women role models to learn from their experiences and discover their own path to empowerment. Explore careers today! Year Up Silicon Valley Year Up enables young adults to move from minimum wage to meaningful careers in just one year. If you’re interested in alternative paths to launch a career in the tech industry, please take advantage of this free, fulltime, and year-long program. Program starts 9/1/2020. TeenLife list of Summer Programs TeenLife.com has amassed a list of resources with 112 summer pre-college programs as of May 13. |
Youth Activities
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The Space Adapts by The LGBTQ Youth Space The LGBTQ Youth Space is sending you love, light, and support during these curious times. We are here for you. Please join us for one of our online support groups! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter for daily posts. If there's anything you'd like to see from us while we're on the web, please reach out to staff and let us know! We can't wait to see your faces again when we re-open, but for now, we'll see you in cyberspace! Refer to the flyer to the left for information on how to participate! For the Monday and/or Friday groups, contact Stanley: [email protected] For the Wednesday group, contact Joseph: [email protected] NOTE: All web groups are private and invite only. |
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