Fund Sueños
Supporting Unique student needs at CMC
Fund Sueños is designed to meet the unique needs of students at Colorado Mountain College.
We provide financial guidance and support to pay for college, career counseling, community building, alumni engagement, and more.
Students must apply to become a part of Fund Sueños. Those selected will be encouraged to give back to future Fund Sueños students when they graduate.
Fund Sueños Benefits
Services available to students enrolled in Fund Sueños include:
- Personalized financial aid support services
- Career guidance and pathway support
- Programming and learning opportunities
- Legal assistance and financial support
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Who Qualifies
- Be enrolled at CMC
- Student is ineligible for Title IV
Students will be required to have the intent to complete a credential that is tied to strong labor market outcomes and has a demonstrated path forward upon graduation. Examples include programs that involve:
- Business and entrepreneurial skills
- Community and social service
- Construction
- Culinary arts and hospitality
- Early childhood education
- Education
- Healthcare
- Translation and interpretation
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact us at fundsuenos@coloradomtn.edu
“Fund Sueños was the bridge that helped me get over that last barrier while at CMC. Fund Sueños helped me as a Dreamer when no one else did, and I am truly grateful for it.”
Cristian, Fund Sueños recipient
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Frequently Asked Questions
All students must Apply to Fund Sueños and then go through an application and interview process.
Advising requirements
Academic advising can provide a student with perspective and guidance during their time at CMC. Advisors introduce students to the full range of programs and services offered by Colorado Mountain College. Advisors assist with exploring options, building academic plans and accessing resources and academic support. Fund Sueños Scholars are required to meet with their advisor at least twice a semester.
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Academic requirements
Students must be in good academic standing and hold a GPA of 2.5 or above. If a Fund Sueños scholar’s GPA has fallen below a 2.5, they will be placed on probation and have one semester to remediate their GPA through tutoring and other academic supports.
Participation requirements
As a part of the Fund Sueños experience, students will engage in monthly activities either virtually or in person to build skills, community or network or ask questions about their college experience. Fund Sueños Scholars are required to participate in 9 events per year.
PROMESA: Paying it Forward to the Fund Sueños Community
After graduation, students promise to reinvest their gained skills and experience from CMC and Fund Sueños to future Fund Sueños Scholars through:
- Financial Support to the Fund Sueños program
- Becoming a volunteer advisor, paid mentor, coach, or facilitator
Career guidance and pathway support
- Advising and career preparation services tailored to unique student needs
- Tailored for employment eligibility post-graduation including business entrepreneurial education and options
- Mentoring and coaching services from leaders with similar (or trained) unique student needs
- Trained and paid mentors within aligned professions/skillsets
- Paid experiential learning opportunities including job shadowing
- Priority selection for leadership opportunities at CMC and externally
- Clinical-related/uniform/technical experience/state licensure exam fees
Financial aid support services
Financial aid can be an intimidating barrier to success in college. Fund Sueños scholars will be connected to CMC’s financial aid specialists to receive the following services:
- One-on-one financial aid counseling
- Technical assistance with scholarship applications
- Fund Sueños Scholarship eligibility via the CMC Foundation
Legal support
- Ask a lawyer sessions (group)
- Pathway to becoming an entrepreneur
- Low-rate legal consultations
- Non-US Transcript translation and evaluation
Programming
- Virtual space to connect and learn from Fund Sueños peers in CANVAS
- Monthly learning opportunities (virtual and/or in person)
- Quarterly student meetups
- Hosting or sponsoring relevant events
Please contact:
Dariela Flores Alvarado
Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives
970-384-8520
dfloresalvarado@coloradomtn.edu