YAKIMA, Wash. – Yakima Valley College announced that its Upward Bound and Student Support Services (SSS) programs will continue this academic year due to more than $900,000 in grants from the Department of Education.

Isaias Guerrero, director of the Upward Bound program, emphasized the importance of these funds for the Yakima Valley community. Guerrero stated that the programs support more than 300 students, helping them not only attend college but also thrive.

“It’s about serving the students and making sure that we increase college attendance, academic excellence and college graduation,” said Guerrero.

The Upward Bound and Student Support Services programs guide students through the college experience. This includes applying to universities, understanding financial aid and stayi

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