Kindergarten to College
Oakland Promise Kindergarten to College (K2C) helps each elementary and middle school student in Oakland think of themselves as a college-bound individual. We provide Early College Scholarship Funds (ECSF) and offer College Savings Accounts (CSAs).
Kindergarten to College (K2C) is the elementary and middle school component of Oakland Promise.
Our goal is for each elementary and middle school student in Oakland to think of themselves as a college-bound individual. Here are the aspects of our program that help make that happen:
Oakland Promise Kindergarten to College demonstrates the power of creating a college-bound identity in our youngest students."
Libby Schaaf
Oakland Mayor
Early College Scholarship Fund Eligibility
Starting in the fall of 2016 and onward, every OUSD kindergartener has $100 set aside in the K2C Early College Scholarship Fund.
Guaranteed
This money has been set aside by the City of Oakland for your child.
No Action Required Until College
You do not need to sign your child up for the K2C Early College Scholarship Fund. Your child can access the $100 Early College Scholarship when they enroll in postsecondary education.
From the Oakland Community
The City of Oakland wants to support Oakland students to get to and through college.
Click below to see if your student qualifies!
College Savings Account Options
K2C will support your family to open up a savings account for college. K2C partners with two organizations: my529 & Self-Help Federal Credit Union. Your family can choose which option best fits your family's needs.
my529 College Savings Account
Choose this option if:
- You and your child have a SSN or ITIN.
- You are currently banked and/or can make contributions by direct deposit, money order, bank transfers, or check. Cash deposits not available.
- You wish to open an interest-bearing account (investments that grow over time).
Self-Help Federal Credit Union Student Savings Account
Choose this option if:
- You do not have a SSN or ITIN.
- You wish to visit a physical bank to make cash or check deposits (SHFCU is located in West Oakland)
- You wish to open a non-interest bearing account. Interest bearing accounts are available when a tax ID is provided.
K2C Supports Families to Open their Own Savings Account.
K2C First Deposit
K2C deposits the first $50 into your child’s saving account.
K2C Additional Deposit
K2C deposits an additional $50 if you save 6 times in the first year, with a minimum of $1 deposit.
Earn up to $100
You can earn up to $100 in K2C incentives for your child’s savings account!
Events
May
13
FLG #8: Resources to Race Through Summer
Wondering how to support your child during the summer, or maybe just have fun? Well, look no further, K2C will share tons of activities and resources for you and your child to make most of this summer!
Read more
Mar
18
FLG #7: Ask Me Anything – OUSD Alumni Edition
Come listen to stories from OUSD high school graduates who attended 4-year colleges, junior colleges, and trade school. Also, learn about college and career week in April!
Read moreOur Impact by the Numbers
66 Schools
Implementing K2C
20,000 students
Awarded an early college scholarship since the 2016-2017 school year
611 Savings Accounts for College
Opened by families with the help of K2C
273 Families
Attended financial literacy and academic workshops
56% of K2C Kids
With savings accounts for college would be first in their families to graduate college.
55% of Schools
Participating in K2C rated “Excellent” in building College-Going culture.
Kindergarten to College Partners
K2C partners with different community based organizations to offer students and families financial, academic, and general well-being resources
Interested in Becoming a Partner?
K2C In The News
www.norc.org
Prospective Evaluation of the Oakland Promise Kindergarten to College (K2C) Program
Kindergarten to College (K2C) initiative is a component of Oakland Promise’s cradle to career approach. K2C aims to lay the foundations...
www.norc.org
Retrospective Evaluations and Prospective Evaluation Planning of Oakland Promise “Cradle to Career” Programs
NORC is collaborating with the Oakland Promise to better understand impacts of programs the Promise is implementing to promote access into and completion of college for Oakland students. Oakland Promise is taking a “cradle-to-career” approach to providing Oakland’s children with the skills, resources, and aspirations to graduate from high school, complete college and be successful in a career of their choice. Oakland Promise programs include Brilliant Baby, the Kindergarten to College initiative (K2C), the Future Centers program (for middle school [FC-MS] and high school [FC-HS]) and the College Scholarship & College Completion (CSC) program.
www.norc.org
News from NORC
News from NORC
Meet the K2C Team
Rene Galvez
Middle School Manager, Kindergarten to College (K2C)
Mario Valadez
Program Associate, Kindergarten to College (K2C)
Sophie Netter
Program Associate, Kindergarten to College (K2C)
Stephenique Allen
Program Coordinator, Kindergarten to College (K2C)
Veena Pawloski
Director, Kindergarten to College (K2C)
Vinh Trinh
Future Center/OUSD Liaison
K2C in Middle Schools
The K2C Middle School Future Centers are dedicated to the support of Middle School students at Greenleaf Elementary, La Escuelita and Parker Elementary.
The Middle School Future Centers is dedicated to creating a thorough understanding of A-G requirements, High School Readiness Indicators, College Going Culture and preparing students for their High School transition.
Students and families receive direct support in the form of workshops and small group settings that track the progress of the students.
Middle School Future Centers work closely with teachers and academic counselors to present High School options and Academies to 8th grade students so that they can make the best and most informed decision as to which high school to attend.
Greenleaf Elementary
La Escuelita
Parker Elementary
Resources
View all resourcesFindHelp.org: Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs
K2C FAQ's: A detailed list of K2C's frequently asked questions and responses.
Signing up for a SHFCU Savings Account: Unique Self Help Federal Credit Union savings account enrollment form.
Signing up for a my529 CSA: Description of an interest growing 529 college savings account and questionnaire enrollment form.
Verifying your child's ECSF: This online tool allows you to verify whether your child has received their Early College Scholarship Fund
What is the K2C Early College Scholarship Fund - ECSF? (Video): Explainer video for the K2C Early College Scholarship Fund and eligibility.
K2C & Partner Schools: Official 2019-2020 K2C program brochure detailing activities and partner schools.
Healthy Food Resources in Alameda County
OUSD Family Central Website: OUSD Website for families. It includes resources for distance learning, technology, food, health, and legal assistance.
The Oakland Reach (The City-Wide Virtual Hub): Here families will receive the help they need to survive this moment intact, housed, and physically and mentally healthy — including individual guidance through a Family Liaison, seminars, and connections to services.
What is DACA?
Undocumented Student Resource Guide: Resources for Undocumented Immigrants
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