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• Katrina de los Santos• She, Her, Hers• Specialist, Student Engagement and

Inclusion• Oversees Scholar Network• kdelossantos@cscc.edu• Cell: 614-745-4190

• Call/Text 8am-7pm• Nestor Hall 116• Office Hours

• In-person: Mon and Wed.• Virtual: Tue, Thurs, Fri.

• Caidyn Bearfield• She, Her, Hers• Scholar Network Student

Ambassador• Student at Columbus State• Foster Youth Alumni• cbearfield@student.cscc.edu

Scholar Network Information Pagehttps://www.cscc.edu/services/foster-youth/

Scholar Network Member Page (Cougar Connect)https://connect.cscc.edu/organization/columbus-state-scholar-network

Scholar Network Applicationhttps://connect.cscc.edu/submitter/form/start/287814

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• Cheapest college tuition in the region• Preferred pathway options to 4-year institutions, 3+1

programs• Smaller classes, online classes, hybrid classes,

weekend and evening options as well.• Regional campuses: Delaware, Dublin, Reynoldsburg,

Westerville, Bolton Field, Grove City, Marysville• Equitable resources: CSCC Mid-Ohio Food Market,

Franklin County Job and Services and other support programs and services

• https://www.cscc.edu/services/mid-ohio-market/index.shtml

• Scholar Network!!!

SCHOLAR NETWORK FALL 2021

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CSCC FALL SEMESTER 2021

Key Dates

• September 8, 12pm-2pm Lunch & Learn• Stay the Course, Campus Tour, College

Success Tips• September 22, 6pm-7:30pm Scholar Network

and Fostering Achievement Network social• October 6, 12pm-2pm Lunch & Learn• October TBA: Movie Night• October 22, 4pm-7pm Project PASSION Suiting

Event with Fostering Achievement Network• November 3. 12pm-2pm Lunch & Learn• November 12 and 13 Collegiate Leadership

Conference of Ohio• December 8, 4pm-6pm End of Semester

Celebration

Key Dates

• August 20 (F) at 12pm Financial Aid at Bookstore Opens

• https://www.cscc.edu/services/bookstore/financial-aid-allowance.shtml

• https://bookstore.cscc.edu/college• August 25 (W) Tuition and fees due.• September 27 (M) Last day to use Financial Aid at

Bookstore• August 30 (M) Autumn semester classes begin• Do not drop classes without speaking with an

advisor (TRiO advisor)• https://www.cscc.edu/academics/calendar/a

utumn-semester-2021.shtml

• Autumn Semester ends December 18

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Step 1 Step 2

• Register for a Course Scheduling Workshop (Last slide of the New Student Workshop)

• Will schedule classes with an advisor at this session• Open dates for the Course Scheduling Workshop (virtual and In-

person options)

• Complete the online New Student Workshop

• https://www.cscc.edu/admissions/new-student-workshop.shtml

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Student Central (Live Chatbox located in the lower right corner of the link)

• https://www.cscc.edu/services/student-central.shtml

• Online Chat• 614-287-5353• M-TH In-person hours (Madison Hall 2nd

Floor)• information@cscc.edu

• Assist with Financial Aid, Registering for Classes, Student Account related questions, submitting forms etc.

• CASE Advising (New Student Advising)• https://www.cscc.edu/services/advising/new-

advising.shtml• Virtual Walk-In Hours, Live Chat Available

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Education Training Voucher (ETV) • Funding up to $5,000 for students who aged

out of care or were in care at least one day after their 16th birthday. Students must be attending a college institution. Up to age 26 (During COVID up to age 27)

• https://www.fc2sprograms.org/ohio/• Laura Adkins, 440-253-0467 (Ohio Region)

Bridges• Connect with YTS staff to make referral • https://bridgestosuccess.jfs.ohio.gov/• Housing, Employment and Education support

for Former Foster Youth who aged out at 18 or later. Up to age 21 (During COVID up to age 22)

Apply to TRiO Student Support Services• https://www.cscc.edu/services/sss/orientation.shtml• Academic support of Scholar Network, Program provides advising,

1-on-1 tutoring, scholarships/grants, college visits, financial aid assistance

• Advisor: Dave Ewans dewans2@cscc.edu

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• Scholar Network is a Program through the Student Engagement and Inclusion office that is driven to help former & current foster youth pursuing an education at Columbus State Community College.

• A connection to college and community resources on and off campus resources:

• Hands-on Support from Staff Connecting students with supportive resources on campus and in the community. Providing direct support for students needs.

• Monthly Lunch & Learns Teambuilding and helpful workshops on topics such as community, resume building, time management and self confidence. Mandatory, takes place one Wednesday a month. Currently is taking place in-person and virtually. Students who attend receive a $25 Kroger Gift Card

• Socials and Special Events: Fun social events for Scholar Network. Ex-cooking class, games, bowling, TedxColumbus, Collegiate Leadership Conference of Ohio etc.

• Transportation Support- Monthly Bus Pass, Gas Cards• Financial Support- $250 End of the Semester Stipend (Awarding in Fall

and Spring Semesters)• Semester Care Packages, Grocery Drop Offs• Trio – Academic support of Scholar Network, program provides

advising, 1-on-1 tutoring, scholarships/grants, college visits, financial aid assistance

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• Franklin County Job and Services- Medicaid, Title 20, SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps) etc.

• “I Am One Scholarship”-Dale Gresson- Columbus State Scholarship for students who were in Foster Care.

• ODHE Short Term Certificate Grant : Up to $2000 in assistance for foster alumni who are pursuing a certificate program

• Mentorship – Everyone is assigned a personal mentor at the college or in the community

• Advocacy Opportunities: ActionOHIO, YAB• Scholar House III, Washington DC, Medicaid,

Ombudsman Office• Scholar House I, II, and III• Ohio Reach• Bridges, Education Training Voucher, Financial Aid,

Counseling Services, Housing Vouchers (FUP, FYI)

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• The Scholar Coordinator position is a paid student employee position open to members in the program. Requirements of the position is that they are a foster youth alumni and have at least two semesters completed of their college degree.

• Every member of Scholar Network is assigned a Scholar Coordinator that act as a direct support person and peer mentor to help students achieve their educational, career and personal goals.

• Scholar Coordinators are also responsible for program planning, presenting about Scholar Network to community organizations, facilitating events and serving on community wide committees.

• Caidyn, is currently filling these roles and she does everything she can to educate the members of the network and put them in touch with various resources to make sure they succeed.

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• How did the Columbus State Scholar Program begin?

• During spring 2014, a group of employees gathered to create S.P.A.R.K: Supporting foster youth to Prepare, Achieve, Realize and Keep their educational goals within reach. The S.P.A.R.K. members have been developing plans for the infrastructure to help current and former foster youth improve their academic success, retention, and completion rates. The S.P.A.R.K. team launched the NEW Columbus State Scholar Network for the first year in the Autumn of 2015; ten Scholars completed the program in May 2016 and eighteen Scholars completed in May of 2017! We expect a record number of participants during the current academic year!

https://www.cscc.edu/services/foster-youth/

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Info: https://www.cscc.edu/campus-life/diversity/man-initiative.shtml

Info: https://www.cscc.edu/campus-life/diversity/womens-connection.shtml

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• https://ohioreach.org/• Ohio Reach is a network of professionals,

advocates, and students across the State of Ohio determined to support former foster youth on their higher education journey. We provide resources to institutions of higher education, child welfare agencies, and foster care alumni enrolled in higher education to support their academic success.

• Emergency Funding up to $500• Community resources• Contact information of all Higher Education

Institutions in Ohio with supportive resources for Foster Alumni

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1. Go to Cougar Connect1.www.connect.cscc.edu

2. Login to Cougar Connect with your CSCC email and password

3. Go to the Columbus State Scholar Network page and select join (see image for reference)

1.https://connect.cscc.edu/engage/organization/columbus-state-scholar-network

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1. Step 1: Have student fill out a Guest Card

• This is the first step of the application process.

• Link to Guest Card:

• http://www.cpoms.org/properties/guestcard_csh.aspx

• Scholar House III Contact:

• Gabriella Craft• Gabriella.Craft@

urbanstrategiesinc.org

• 1(614) 398-8734 Cell/Text

https://www.fosteringachievementnetwork.org/Cloe Cooper: cloe@fosteringachievementnetwork.org

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The purpose of the Fostering Achievement Network (FAN) is to eliminate poor collegiate success statistics and cultivate community for brothers and sisters of the foster care system. FAN is comprised of former foster youth aspiring to earn a degree at The Ohio State University, as well as mentors and community partners offering a network of support. Each program member is invited to participate in a monthly enrichment series focused on building relationships and equipping students with the tools needed for academic and personal success. Members are also eligible for stipends and other incentives to support their achievement, including emergency financial aid, professional attire when entering the workforce, care packages, and milestone achievement awards.

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• Complete a Scholar Network Application if you have not applied• Join the Scholar Network page of Cougar Connect• Complete a TRiO Application• First Lunch and Learn : Wednesday, September 6th, from 2:00pm-

4:00pm,Location: Columbus State Community College, Workforce Development Building 4th Floor Room 418

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Questions?

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