CITY EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM PAYING OFF.Byline: Rick Orlov Staff Writer Throughout her years at Grant High School, Olimpia Sola said Monday, she had one dream - to attend California State University, Northridge CSUN offers a variety of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in 61 fields and master's degrees in 42 fields. The university has over 150,000 alumni. It's also home to a summer musical theater/theater program known as TADW (TeenAge Drama Workshop) that leads teenagers through an . Like thousands of others, Sola said, she didn't have enough money for tuition and textbooks, even though she had the two most important things: a desire and the good grades. On Monday, Sola was cited as a successful example of the city's Free Cash for College Program, which is entering its second year after helping more than 10,000 people get some form of help to allow them to pursue their dreams of a higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. . ``Last year, I really wasn't sure hot to go about getting financial aid for college,'' Sola said. ``The L.A. Free Cash for College program showed me how.'' Mayor James Hahn For the Iowa politician, see . James Kenneth "Jim" Hahn (born July 3, 1950) is an American politician from the Democratic Party. He was the Deputy City Attorney (1975-1979), City Controller (1981-1985), City Attorney (1985-2001) and Mayor of Los Angeles, California said the year-old program has proved itself a way to help people improve themselves. ``We had 10,000 people the first year, and we hope to get that many more this year,'' Hahn said. ``We've found that the amount of money a person earns is directly tied to their education level. If we can improve that, they can make more money.'' The program, which received a $25,000 grant from American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. , is holding a two-day convention Nov. 12-13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center The Los Angeles Convention Center (abbreviated LACC) is a convention center in downtown Los Angeles. The LACC hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and was best known to video games fans as host to E3 until its cessation in 2006. to provide information on various aid that is available. Buses from 30 locations around the city will be available to provide free transportation with information available at the city's Web site: www.lafreecashforcollege.org. Councilman Tony Cardenas Tony Cardenas served in the California State Assembly. In the Assembly, he had the powerful position of chair of the Budget Committee. He is now a Los Angeles City Councilman, representing the 6th district, which includes parts of the San Fernando Valley. , recalling his own background as the first member of his family to graduate from college, said it was one of the reasons he fought to keep the CalGrants program funded when he served in the state Legislature A state legislature may refer to a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. The following legislatures exist in the following political subdivisions: ``It is absolutely crucial that we help families, particularly those in the lower-income bracket, get the financial aid they need to realize their dreams,'' Cardenas said. ``A lot of people don't realize what's available, and this helps us sit them down and take advantage of what is out there.'' Rick Orlov, (213) 978-0390 rick.orlov(at)dailynews.com |
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