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Odessa College Financial Aid Office to Host FAFSA Support Sessions This Summer
Odessa College’s Financial Aid Office is hosting free FAFSA Support Sessions this summer to help students and families complete their financial aid applications with guidance from experienced staff. Sessions will be held at the Wrangler Express Center on May 18, June 29, and July 13, with Spanish-language assistance available at each workshop.
Graduate Spotlight: Daniel Atuegwu Embodies the OC Spirit
Driven by a desire to make an impact, Daniel Atuegwu’s journey has taken him from Nigeria to Canada and now to Odessa College, where he’s thriving as a future engineer and campus leader. With a passion for building and a commitment to service, he’s preparing for a future defined by innovation, leadership, and purpose.
Graduate Spotlight: Valerie Amaya’s Time at OCTECHS Opens Doors To A Great Future
Valerie Amaya chose a bold path at OCTECHS, stepping into the welding lab and proving that determination can break barriers. Balancing family responsibilities and academic goals, she’s now forging a future that blends hands-on skill with her dream of becoming a nurse.
Graduate Spotlight: James Jennings Embraces His Love For Learning, Leading, and Giving Back
James Jennings’ journey from GED student and automotive technician to high school instructor and college graduate is a story of resilience, reinvention, and lifelong learning. Now an educator and ASE Master Technician, he continues to advance his career while inspiring the next generation.
Graduate Spotlight: Sasha Lazcano Finds Purpose Through Fitness Despite Life’s Detours
Sasha Lazcano’s path to graduation was shaped by life’s unexpected turns, from single motherhood to rediscovering her purpose through education. Now earning her associate degree, she’s turning resilience and passion into a future focused on health and helping others.