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Marin College Aspirants Struggle with Financial Aid Changes

Changes to the FAFSA are causing delays and frustration with students in Marin and across the nation. 10,000 Degrees students Brisa and Anthony share how the delay is affecting their plans for college.
Source: Marin Independent Journal

Bumpy Financial Aid Rollout Worrying Students, Colleges

The bumpy rollout of FAFSA continues to cause problems for students. Alaina Baum Erlin, 10,000 Degrees Director of Marketing & Communications shares how our Fellows are supporting students as they struggle with the new form.
Source: KQED

Women’s Hall of Fame Names Inductees

Kim Mazzuca, 10,000 Degrees president and CEO, was inducted into the Marin Women's Hall of Fame.
Source: Marin Independent Journal

FAFSA Glitches Impact Students Seeking Aid

Jose Jimenez, our Director of College Access, San Francisco & Silicon Valley, shares insight into FAFSA glitches and how it is impacting all students, especially those who are "mixed-immigration status.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle

10,000 Degrees Partners with the Sharks Foundation and Tech CU Support College Success Program

The Sharks Foundation and Tech CU awarded 10,000 Degrees with A $25,000 grant to fund its ‘Money Matters: Budgeting For College’ program for San Jose students.
Source: San Jose Sharks

The New FAFSA Is Here. Or Is It?

Jose Jimenez, our Director of College Access, San Francisco & Silicon Valley, highlights how the delayed launch of the new FAFSA will impact first-gen and students from low-income backgrounds.
Source: Inside Higher Ed

New FAFSA: What parents of college students need to know

Maria Hernandez, our Director of Curriculum and Engagement, highlights what parents need to know about the new FAFSA.
Source: The Mercury News

New FAFSA: What parents of college students need to know

Maria Hernandez, our Director of Curriculum and Engagement, highlights what parents need to know about the new FAFSA.
Source: East Bay Times

The New FAFSA: What Parents of College Students Need to Know

Maria Hernandez, our Director of Curriculum and Engagement, highlights what parents need to know about the new FAFSA.
Source: Marin Independent Journal

Updated FAFSA & What Parents of College Students Need to Know

Our Director of Curriculum and Engagement, Maria Hernandez, highlights what parents need to know about the new FAFSA.
Source: Boston Herald

10,000 Degrees Honors Inspiring Alumni

Our Alumni Changemakers Celebration event and five alumni honorees were featured in the Marin Independent Journal.
Source: Marin Independent Journal

New FAFSA: What Parents of College Students Need to Know

Maria Hernandez, our Director of Curriculum and Engagement highlights what parents need to know about the new FAFSA.
Source: NerdWallet