Albuquerque Public Schools
Native Students, Families Invited to College Night
Feb. 26 event will provide information on financial aid, scholarships and more.
APS is inviting Native American students and their families to another College Night presentation that will offer helpful tips on the application and financial aid process.
The event will be held Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Berna Facio Professional Development Complex, 3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE. It is sponsored by Albuquerque Public Schools and One Generation Fund and is open to all APS Native American high school students.
Students attending the event will be entered into a raffle for gift cards, books and other prizes.
“As an alumna of Albuquerque Public Schools, it’s an honor to return and facilitate a series of College Nights for Native students and parents,” said Dinée Dorame, an Albuquerque High and Yale University graduate, who also served as an admissions officer at the Ivy League school. “These events are designed to provide culturally responsive counseling resources, recognizing and emphasizing the unique experiences and strengths of Native students within APS. I’m excited to support the next generation of Native scholars.”
College Night is part of the “Being a Good Relative” Native Student Success Initiative. More sessions will be held through the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.
More than 3,500 Native students attend APS schools.
The session will provide important information on:
- Financial aid
- Scholarships.
- Funding opportunities for Native students.
For information on One Generation Fund, visit www.onegenfund.org.