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).

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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:

Early College Scholarship Fund
Family-Owned Saving Accounts for College
Supporting Schools to Build a College-Going Culture
Community Partnerships
Finance and Post-Secondary Readiness Workshops
Visits to Local Colleges

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!

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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).

my529 Application Step-by-Step Guide

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.

Complete the survey Step by Step Guide

K2C Supports Families to Open their Own Savings Account.

$50

K2C First Deposit

K2C deposits the first $50 into your child’s saving account.

$50

K2C Additional Deposit

K2C deposits an additional $50 if you save 6 times in the first year, with a minimum of $1 deposit.

$100

Earn up to $100

You can earn up to $100 in K2C incentives for your child’s savings account!

Events

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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!

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

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K2C In The News

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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

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.