COLTON COURIER Weekly May 4, 2023
Vol 151, NO. 17
Bright Futures Celebrated at Colton High School’s Avid Stole Ceremony
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Over 181,000 College Students May be Going Hungry in the Inland Empire Pg. 4
PHOTOS CLAUDIA S. AVALOS On April 26, over three dozen Colton High School AVID seniors participating in the Stole Ceremony; revealing their universities, which many include UCR and CSUSB.
SBVC Breaks Financial Barriers with Free Tuition and Textbook Rentals Summer 2023 Cinco De Mayo is Friday, May 5! Enjoy and Be Safe.
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By Manny Sandoval
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an Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) is making education more accessible to students in the region by offering free tuition for the Summer 2023 semester. In addition, the college is extending its Books+ program until Spring 2024, which provides free textbook rentals and course materials for students. SBVC Chancellor Diana Rodriguez said, "Imagine having the opportunity to pursue your career dreams without worrying about the financial burden. With our free tuition and textbook rentals initiative, Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College are enabling you to access the high-quality education you need to succeed. Enrolling in summer classes can
help you build the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve your career goals, and with experienced faculty to guide you, you'll have the support you need every step of the way." Chancellor Rodriguez also emphasized the importance of making higher education more accessible for all students, regardless of their financial background. "Initiatives like free tuition and textbook rentals are critical in opening doors of opportunity to everyone in our community. By removing the financial burden of higher education, we are helping to level the playing field and giving every student a chance to succeed," she added. This initiative is also available at Crafton Hills College in SBVC cont. next pg.