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This week we continue to celebrate and honor our staff, faculty, educators, mentors, and champions for their unwavering care, support, and advocacy for our Community College Puentistas 🫶

Take a moment to hear from Giselle and Melissa, whose stories ring true for many of our students. We are always proud of our Puentistas for their achievements as students and leaders 💛

This week is...

✨NATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENT WEEK✨

This week we reground ourselves in our commitment to supporting our Transfer Puentistas, in addition to recognizing the amazing HEART work of faculty, staff, educators, community members, and champions 🫶

To continues spreading the love and wisdom, drop some advice or words of affirmation for our Transfer Puentistas in the comments 🤩 We will be sharing some of your comments later in the week 🔙

Repost • @whs_puente We are never not amazed by the transformative work our Puentistas go on to accomplish reimagining the realities for our communities 🙌

Immensely proud of Westminster High School Puentista, Mayra Bahena, for being a voice to advocate for non-native speaker rights 💛
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We are so proud of our Puentista, Mayra Bahena. Here she is fighting for the rights of non-native speakers at the Senate Standing Committee in Sacramento.

Repost • @immigrantsrising This week is not only Undocumented Student Success Week, but this week also marks the 24th year of AB540--an important policy that has made affordable higher education and post-secondary options accessible for California students for over two decades ‼

Undocumented Student Success Week and the 24th anniversary of AB540 are reminders of our commitment to advocating for and uplifting our undocumented students and communities 💛
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Today, we honor 24 years of AB 540, a landmark policy that opened doors to higher education for thousands of California students, including undocumented youth. 🎓✨

On this anniversary, we pause to recognize its lasting impact and reaffirm our commitment to defending every student’s right to learn, grow, and thrive while pursuing their educational dreams.

⚡ Take action to support and uplift AB 540: immigrantsrising.org/supportab540

#ImmigrantsRising #StillWeRise #AB540 #UndocuStudent #UndocuCommunity #DefendAB540 #CADAA

Repost• @wvcpuente We love to see our Puentistas celebrating Undocumented Student Success Week, and we are thrilled to see @yosirey inspiring our Puentistas 🙌🏽🤩

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Celebrating Undocumented Student Success Week at West Valley College! 🌟
Today, we were honored to have Yosimar Reyes share his inspiring journey and insights. Our students came together, learned, and celebrated the strength of our community. #UndocumentedStudentSuccess #PuenteProject #WestValleyCollege

Repost • @castudentaid October is here and that means that the 2026-27 Financial Aid Applications are now OPEN ‼

Do you know if you should be filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR California Dream Act Application (CADAA)? Here is a quick and easy breakdown! Be sure to check-in with your Puente counselor to ensure you are filling out the right application!

See the link in our bio for easy access to each application 🔗
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Financial aid is for you! Last year, more than 850,000 students received financial aid in California.

The truth is most families need help to pay for college. Financial aid is a lifeline for many of our students in California, especially those from underserved communities.

Starting October 1, you can apply with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). There is financial aid to help you achieve your educational dreams.

CSAC is here to help you with your financial aid journey. Get started today at csac.ca.gov/apply

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