Río Hondo Dance Program Scholarships

Congratulations to the following Limon West Coast Summer Program Scholarship Recipients:

David Bernal (full-time)
Jaylani De La Cruz (part-time)
Clarissa Caguioa (part-time)

Tori Lopez (1st runner-up) or Rivka Villanueva (2nd runner-up) will receive the scholarship sponsored by the  Río Hondo Dance Program.

Past Scholarship Recipients

Río Promise: Free Tuition for Two Years

Come earn your AA in Dance for free with the Río Promise!

  • Enroll at Río Hondo College as a first-time college student
  • Enroll in a minimum of 12 units each term
    Submit a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application, each year
  • Priority deadline for FASFA and DREAM Act is March 2 prior to enrolling at Río Hondo College. Students have until February 15 of the first year at Río Hondo College to complete
  • Complete all required forms from the Financial Aid Office
  • Have been enrolled at Río Hondo College as a first-time college student during the previous academic school year
  • Have completed 24 units with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA from Río Hondo College
  • Be enrolled in at least 12 units each semester (Fall and Spring) during the 2nd year
  • Submit a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by February 15 of the second year of college
  • Complete all required forms from the Financial Aid Office

Additional information about qualifying for the program includes:

  • Accommodations for minimum enrollment may be provided, as appropriate to students in the Disabled Students Program & Services
  • Students must be California residents, permanent residents, or qualify for the California Dream Act
  • Students are responsible for paying the health fee, student fees, upper division course fees, material fees, and parking, when applicable

How can a student start with Río Promise?

  • Apply to Río Hondo College: Submit an application online
  • Online orientation & assessment/placement tool: To complete, go to AccessRío
  • Educational plan: Complete one of the following:
    • Attend an Educational Planning Workshop, or
    • Enroll in a Counseling 105 class (if offered at your high school), or
    • Make an appointment with a Río Hondo College Counselor

FAFSA/Dream Act

Questions:

If you need help with these steps, connect with the Río Hondo College Outreach Representative at your high school, or call the First Year Success Center at (562) 463-6650.