Get to Know: Citrus County Coalition for College & Careers
LCAN Coverage Area: Citrus County
The Citrus County Coalition for College & Careers (CCCCC) is a nonprofit organization that works with community partners to support and provide resources that advance students’ educational goals. Volunteers meet with students to help with post-secondary plans, including entry to:
- Colleges, Universities
- Career & Technical Schools
- Military
- Careers
Five focus areas include Information, Collaboration, Mentoring, Scholarship, and Support. Programs throughout the year help students and families with postsecondary plans:
- Assist with COLLEGE EXPLORATION process, YMCA Summer Experience
- Help complete ONLINE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
- Assist with SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
- Help with FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), FAFSA Nights at The College of Central Florida
- Assist students with RESUME and COLLEGE ESSAY
- Provide GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS for financial assistance
- Help with unexpected COLLEGE or TECHNICAL SCHOOL COSTS
- Assist with HOUSING process and costs
- Help with ACT TEST, SAT TEST and ASVAB tests, including cost of exam
- Serve as MENTORS, ADVISORS, and TUTORS
Website: https://citruscollegecoalition.org/
For more information, please contact:
Patrick Simon, President
(352) 422-2035
patsnj@earthlink.net