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TecoGuide PodcastConfused by the college process? You’re not alone—and we’re here to help. The TecoGuide Podcast breaks down the higher education journey so students, parents, and adult learners can make confident, informed, and affordable decisions.
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Promise Grants pay for tuition at CA Community Colleges (opens the original)
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Community college doesn't have to break the bank, and for many students in California, tuition can actually be reduced to $0 per unit. In this episode of the TecoGuide Transfer Basics Series, Professor G unpacks California’s Promise Grants so first-generation, transfer-bound, and returning students can navigate their most affordable path to higher education. Many families miss out on critical financial aid simply because no one explained how the system works, but understanding these funding stre
Becoming A Doctor: Interview with Dr. Solorio (opens the original)
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In this episode of TechoGuide, hosted by Professor G and brought to you by EdTechquity, medical doctor Francisco Solorio shares his inspiring career journey. Raised in the South Sacramento neighborhood of Meadowview, Solorio traces his path from community college to UC Berkeley, the University of Michigan Medical School, residency in Ohio, fellowship at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and ultimately back home to practice as a pediatric anesthesiologist at Sutter Hospital. Throughout the convers
Pell Grants: Stay on Track to Transfer (opens the original)
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"Free money" isn’t always free if you don’t finish your classes. In this episode of the TecoGuide Transfer Basics Series, we break down how federal Pell Grants actually work for first-gen, Latino, and community college students. Many students are blindsided by surprise bills of $1,000 to $2,000 because taking grant money and then dropping or failing all your classes can convert those funds into immediate debt. Unpaid balances lead to institutional holds that block your transcripts, prevent futur
First-Gen FAFSA Guide: Dependent vs. Independent Status (opens the original)
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First-Gen Transfer FAFSA Guide: Am I Dependent or Independent? “Professor G, I don’t live with my parents and they don’t help me pay for anything… so I’m independent for financial aid, right?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this question—or struggled to get your parents to share their tax documents—you are not alone. For first-generation and community college students, the rules around financial aid independence can be confusing, frustrating, and emotional. In this episode of our Transfer Basics
Pay Less for College: Truth About Community College Costs (opens the original)
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Think community college is completely free? Tuition might be $0 with financial aid, but hidden costs like books and campus fees add up fast. In this episode, counselor Everardo Harrison breaks down the real out-of-pocket costs for California Community Colleges and shows you how to pay $0 for your education. Resources: TecoGuide: https://tecoguide.org/ Financial Aid (FAFSA/CADAA): https://studentaid.gov/ | https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ #TecoGuide, the only app designed to help you navigate your coll
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