WELCOME SELA COMMUNITY!

SELA Goes to College is a community-driven initiative to empower Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) students and parents to create a stronger higher education pipeline for the SELA community. SELA Goes to College aims to bridge the gap between underserved communities and higher education by providing comprehensive resources, mentorship, and support. Through collaborative efforts with local organizations and educational institutions, SELA Goes to College strives to create postsecondary opportunities and pathways to success for students in the SELA region.
This initiative was launched to further advance the goals outlined in the College Access & Success in the Southeast Policy Framework developed by the Alliance for a Better Community in consultation with SELA parents, students, faculty and community leaders. Â
WE HAVE WORK TO DO IN SELA
Only about 6.5% of people 25 years and older have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher level of education in SELA cities.

LOCAL COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Rotate through each box for campus quick links for each college!
Student Resources
Basic Needs
CalFresh is a California financial aid program that helps students buy food and eat healthier. It won’t affect your financial aid and you don’t need your parent’s tax return information to apply. Apply Today!
Facing eviction? On this website you can learn more about tenant rights, find workshops, and fill out an application to get legal help if needed. You and/or your family may qualify for free legal help:Â StayHousedLa.org
The #CaliforniansForAll College Corps
The #CaliforniansForAll College Corps will help create debt-free pathways to college while engaging students across the state in solving problems in their communities. College Corps will provide more than 10,000 college students with opportunities to support and learn from community-based organizations working in three priority areas: K-12 education, climate action and food insecurity.
Financial Aid for College Students
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
CA Dream Act Application – For Undocumented/Dreamer Students
Apply for 2 Years Free Community College – Los Angeles College Promise
Scholarship Opportunities for SELA Students
Vernon Community Fund- Vernon CommUNITY Fund – CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Grants
Southeast Community Foundation- College Scholarship Program – Southeast Community Foundation (secfoundation.org)
Mexican-American Dream Program (COFEM)- Scholarships | Council of Mexican Federations in North America (cofem.org)
LGBTQ+ Youth College Scholarship Fund (Latino Equality Alliance)
Resources for Undocumented Students
California Undocumented Student Resources Map – Use the interactive map below to find information about campus centers for undocumented students, support programs, website addresses with relevant information, and contact information of undocumented allies/liaisons.
The California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program (DSIG) – The California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program (DSIG) encourages California Dream Act Applicant (CADAA) Students with a Cal Grant A award that met Cal Grant B eligibility or a Cal Grant B award to perform community or volunteer service for an award up to $4,500.Â