FAFSA/TASFA Saturdays this month
The FAFSA and TASFA application for financial aid to help pay for college opened on October 1st and our GRAD advisors are ready to help. In addition to our regular hours, our Park Place and Pasadena locatons will open on 4 Saturdays in October to help you with FAFSA or TASFA completion.

There are a few things you can be doing now to prepare. 1) create an FSA ID, 2) gather 2021 tax returns and W-2s, and 3) know student and parent birthdates, and 4) parent marriage or separation date.

If you need assistance with any of these steps, visit us during our regular hours. No appointment is needed.
GRADcafé Scarsdale is now open!
GRADcafé Scarsdale, our 6th location, located in the Parker Williams Branch Library is now open. This is made possible through our collaboration with Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia and the Harris County Public Library.

Whether you're pursuing a college degree, training in a trade, or preparing to enter the workforce, GRAD advisors are here to help with any questions or steps in the process of reaching your goals.

No appointment is needed and walk-ins are welcome. We have multiple locations to serve you. For all locations and hours of service, visit gradcafe.org or download the flyer. 
College Fair
presented by GRADcafé & Pasadena Public Library

Thursday, November 10
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Mark your calendar for this opportunity to meet with college admissions professionals. They'll answer all your questions about programs of study, campus life, student support services, scholarships, and much more.

This event is free and open to all high school students and parents. Planning early and reaching some final college choice decisions is what this college fair is all about.
UH College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
The University of Houston College Assistance Migrant Program (UH CAMP) provides incoming freshman students with migrant or seasonal farm worker backgrounds with academic, social and financial support to help them to complete their first year of college.

  • Download the flyer to learn more about the UH CAMP program and scholarship eligibility requirements.

Download the spanish flyer here.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Until October 31, 2022, federal student loan borrowers can get credit for payments that previously didn’t qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF). 

For a limited time, borrowers may receive credit for past periods of repayment on loans that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF.
Use the PSLF Help Tool to search for a qualifying employer, learn what actions you may need to take to become eligible for PSLF or TEPSLF, and generate the form you need. Learn more at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Aspiring Young Adults
A Mentorship Program
Are you 18 years of age or older, not in school or not working and re-thinking your job or career goals?

Take the first step! Connect with a GRAD Advisor by completing a short questionnaire.
GRADcafé is hiring!
Join our team

We're hiring individuals that enjoy working with youth, young adults, and adults seeking advice and guidance to reach their college and career goals.

Learn more about the qualifications using the links below.



Scholarship Opportunities
HAHMP Scholarship
Scholarship for college juniors and seniors; and first-year graduate students who are pursuing careers in print, photo, broadcast, online journalism or public relations.
Deadline extended: October 5, 2022. Learn more here.
UNCF Scholarships & Internships
UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. UNCF awards more than $100 million in scholarships annually to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country, including a prestigious network of 37 HBCUs.
Learn more about scholarships here.
Deadlines with various dates.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
TMCF Scholarships are given to outstanding students, ambitious and qualified, who plan to earn a baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree. Most scholarships are one year, non-renewable unless otherwise indicated.

Learn about open scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year here.
Deadline: October 10, 2022.
Heisman High School Scholarship Program
The Heisman High School Scholarship program honors the nation’s most accomplished, community-minded high school male and female senior athletes. 
Deadline: October 18, 2022. Learn more here.
Point BIPOC Scholarship Program
For LGBTQ students
The BIPOC Scholarship from Point Foundation provides financial, coaching, and community support to BIPOC communities. Deadline: October 19, 2022. Learn more here.
Glass Door Scholarship
For DACA or undocumented students
Golden Door Scholars is an organization that provides large college scholarships, career and fellowship support, mentorship, and community-building opportunities for undocumented students. The Golden Door Scholarship is open for students attending college in the Fall 2023 semester. Deadline: October 23, 2022. Learn more here.
Young Women Energized Scholarship
The Women’s Energy Network of Houston is pleased to sponsor one-time awards to exemplary high school senior girls from the greater Houston area. Each year, YWE awards ten (10) young women a one-time $10,000 scholarship to pursue a degree in STEM. Deadline: October 22, 2022. Learn more here.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Deadline: October 31, 2022.
Learn more here.
Voice of Democracy Essay Contest Scholarship
For 9th-12th grade students
If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. Deadline: October 31, 2022. Learn more here.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarships Program
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.
Deadline: November 17, 2022. Learn more here.
Community Resources
Tech Training Programs by Houston Urban League
Houston Urban League is offering training to help you advance in your career. Learn more about their job placement assistance and key services which include:
1) Resume development, 2) One-on-one career coaching, 3) Image management, 4) Interview prep, and 5) Soft-skills training by downloading the flyers to the left.
Career Fair
Houston Community College and the City of Houston are hosting a career fair on October 6. For more information contact Anita Reynolds at 713-718-6826 or [email protected].
Early Childhood Education Program
A community-based free public school in partnership with Harris County Precinct 2, the Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy offers a high quality early childhood education program, full day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4, in Houston's Near Northside.

Registration is open for Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. Learn more at ryss.org/castillo
North East STEM Academy Enrolling 6th & 7th Grade
NESTEM Academy, located at the beautiful James Driver Park is enrolling 6th and 7th grade now. Walk-in tours are available Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 713-640-3720.
Affordable Housing Program
The Tejano Center Affordable Housing Program delivers a full range of homebuyer counseling and education services aimed at increasing homeownership opportunities for low to moderate Income families.

To learn more about the program and how the Housing Program can help you develop, finance, and operate affordable housing,
call 713-640-3743. The Housing Program offers education classes for homebuyers. Download the schedule here or click on the image.
Apprenticeship Readiness Program
Interested in a career in the building and construction trades? There is a pathway to a career with middle-class America wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits.

Learn more here or download the flyer,
Free Tax Preparation Services
Tax season may be over, but the need for free, quality tax preparation services doesn’t end then. Please share with neighbors that BakerRipley Neighborhood Tax Centers have resumed operations.

No appointment is needed. See flyer to learn more.
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GRADcafé, a member of the Tejano Center for Community Concerns family, is a one-stop-shop offering free services to help you decide on a career, explore education and training options, apply to college, and find the financial aid you need.