August Newsletter

School Is Back In Session This Month!
As we prepare for the start of the new school year, let’s hear from Liam, a recent graduate, about his experience starting his pursuit of higher education at SFCC and the impact it has made on his future.
We’ve also included a section on how students can apply for scholarships. We strive to make the application process as simple as possible so students can easily access the scholarships available to them. All scholarship contributions from our generous donors go directly toward students’ educational costs and are accessible each semester.
Finding Purpose at SFCC
SFCC’s support and openness helped Liam realize his “passions and what he wanted to do in the future.” Through classes that he found interesting and with support from Santa Fe Community College Foundation (SFCCF), Liam found a home in SFCC.
Liam found SFCC because of a field trip he took in high school. Once he saw the campus, he knew it was a good fit for him. He liked that there were diverse programs, and has learned a lot from classes that weren’t IT related. He’s learned about the world around him, getting the complete education that covers all fields, not just IT. He’s learned about computers, math, and even the stars, but more than anything, he’s learned his purpose and passion.

Liam found support from SFCCF through scholarships and connections to the staff. He says “the people at the Foundation are great,” they gave Liam a community of people that he knew “cared for his future and wanted to see him succeed.” The financial support that Liam received from SFCCF helped him to “not worry about the money and focus on his studies.” Not having to worry about money gave him the opportunity to dive into his passions and find a meaningful career.
With the support from SFCC and the Foundation, Liam was able to get a position with the IT department within SFCC. He described the position as “an environment where I can perform to the best of my ability.”
Liam is looking toward bigger opportunities on the horizon, specifically in cyber security at Los Alamos National Laboratory. His goals for the future and newfound knowledge and confidence in himself have been found because of the support from SFCC and SFCCF.

SFCC Foundation Scholarships provide money to cover student expenses like books, fees, transportation, etc. By completing our AWARDSPRING application, students will be automatically considered for any Foundation Scholarship for which they qualify.
Scholarship funds are typically split into two equal payments for the fall and spring semesters. The award amounts depend on the total number of credit hours that are enrolled per semester. Funds are automatically applied to student’s accounts.
Students can email finaid@sfcc.edu or foundation@sfcc.edu from their SFCC student email account with questions or request assistance with the application.
Our students’ lives are continuously being impacted by the generosity of our donors. Many students have moved on to greater opportunities but look back on how they started out, just like Liam. Thank you for your continued support of our students.

Kelly A. Marquez, MBA
Executive Director
kelly.marquez@sfcc.edu