Scholar Resources
The College Completion Team provides scholars with college advising services and share campus-specific resources to support each scholar’s well being and development. Whether it be emotional distress, confusion over financial aid, or questions relating to their academic trajectory, our team is here to assess our scholars’ needs and connect them to the resources that help them thrive.
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We are here for you scholars. 💜
We understand that you may be going through some hardships. We encourage you to check-in with your friends and your loved ones, and/or seek help if you need to. Our team is here if you need someone to process with and talk to. 💙
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College Completion Resources
These are resources for our scholars and college students.
Scholarship Policy Letter: Read more about our Scholarship Policy
Scholarships and Mental Health Resources for Students
Oakland Promise Scholarships
Oakland Promise Scholarship FAQ
What is DACA?
Welcome to the CREWS Program: "Are you a looking for extra support during your First year? Learn more about our CREWS Program " (Video)
#AdvisorTalks: "Check our Advisor Talks for tips and resources from your Advisors and fellows Scholars"
@oaklandpromisescholars: Follow us in Instagram for more information!
Time Management and Study Strategies: "Are you looking for time management and study strategies? "
CREWS Program: "Are you a looking for extra support during your First year? Learn more about our CREWS Program "
Services We Offer: "Are you interested in learning more about all services College Completion offers?" (Video)
Scholar Expectations: Learn about Oakland Promise Scholarship expectations (Video)
Monthly College Completion Newsletters
Each month, we send newsletters to our Oakland Promise filled with resources, additional scholarships, internships, upcoming events, deadlines, and more.
College Completion Team Directory
Here are the team members for our college and CTE students (OP Scholars).
Daniel Russell-Cheung
Associate Program Manager, College Completion
Harmela Beyene
Program Manager, College Completion
Jamie So
Associate Manager of Matriculation and Persistence
Jessica Vazquez
Mentor Program Manager
Jonathan Coelho
Program Associate, College Completion
Lucina Parada
Associate Manager of Workforce and Alumni Support
Marcelo Duran Avalos
Director, College Completion
Melissa Elizalde
Program Associate, College Completion
Monique Recoder
Senior Program Manager, College Completion
Oakland Promise wants to offer services, support, and resources to all our Scholars.
The Advising Team provides Scholars with college advising services and share campus-specific resources to support each Scholar’s well being and development. Whether it be emotional distress, confusion over financial aid, or questions relating to their academic trajectory, Advisors are there to assess our Scholars’ needs and connect them to the resources that help them thrive.Please reach out to the Advising team for support.
- Office Phone: (510) 858-6054 EXT. 3
- Email: [email protected] / DM @oaklandpromisescholars
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