The EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast shares stories and inspiration from California community college students, alumni, and administrators. Tune in to hear from students who refused to let the challenges in their life or the myths they heard, keep them from becoming leaders and difference makers. You’ll hear inspiring stories of hope and get connected to the resources you need to make your dreams a reality.
S4E1: How Dual Admission creates a Guaranteed Pathway to a CSU
What is Dual Admission, and how can it make transferring to a four-year university easier? Season 4 of EDUCATE. ELEVATE. kicks off with a closer look at Dual Admission and the CSU Transfer Success Pathway, which can give first-time California community college students a clearer path to a specific CSU campus and degree program. We’ll explain how the program works, who can participate, and how having a clear transfer destination can help students plan their courses, stay on track, and avoid taking unnecessary classes along the way.
Hear from Dr. Ed Bush, president of Cosumnes River College; Dr. Luke Wood, president of California State University (CSUS), Sacramento; and CSUS graduate Majanique Anderson as they share their perspectives on Dual Admission, the transfer process, and how having a clear plan can help students achieve a four-year degree. Plus, learn about the October 31 deadline for first-time community college students interested in most CSU programs and what steps students need to take to get started.
You CAN accomplish your dreams; you just need to know where to start. Learn more at https://icangotocollege.com/dual-admission
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6 Aug 2026
S3E7: How to Pay for College: FAFSA, Cal Grants & Financial Aid
What if one application could change your future? In this inspiring episode of EDUCATE. ELEVATE., we’re talking about the September 2nd Cal Grant deadline, and the importance of applying for financial aid for students enrolling in community college in the fall. Join us as we highlight the benefits of applying for the FAFSA or CADAA by the September 2nd deadline to receive the most aid possible. Hear from Gina Browne, Vice Chancellor for Programs Operations & Systems Initiatives, as she breaks down the resources available to help students—from tuition and books to childcare, transportation, and more. Then, meet Trajan Robinson, a Folsom Lake College alum and now UC Berkeley transfer student, as he shares how financial aid helped him stay focused and fearless. You CAN accomplish your dreams; you just need to know where to start. Learn more at ICanGoToCollege.com.
10 Jun 2026
S3E6: Turn Real-World Experience Into College Credit
In this episode, the EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast explores Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), a powerful program available through California’s community colleges. CPL recognizes the knowledge and skills students gain through work experience, military service, internships, professional training, and other real-world experiences, allowing eligible students to earn college credit for what they already know.
Instead of starting over, students can build on the knowledge they've already gained, potentially saving time and accelerating their path toward a degree or certificate. Learn how CPL is helping students of all types – younger students, nontraditional students, working professionals, and lifelong learners - transform experience into progress and move closer to their educational goals.
You CAN accomplish your dreams; you just need to know where to start. Learn more at ICanGoToCollege.com.
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