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College Access & First Year Transition

Mission: To increase college participation and success for historically underrepresented and first-generated students, through partnerships with schools in our community. Working alongside students as they pursue and successfully complete post-secondary education, we provide targeted support and connections from the end of their senior year in high school through their first year at ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø.

Programs open to undocumented students/DACA:

State GEAR UP
A program designed to help students succeed in high school and successfully achieve college graduation. The program is offered free of charge to eligible students at Clearfield, Layton and Roy High Schools as well as ninth grade students at Central Davis, Mountain and Sand Ridge Junior High Schools.
801-395-3547

Student 2 Student (S2S)
Student 2 Student is designed to increase participation in post-secondary education by providing college access resources and academic support services to underrepresented students from target high school in local school districts. Students will be encouraged through systematic guidance, support, mentoring and advocacy. Schools served include Ben Lomond High School, Bonneville High School, Clearfield High School, Layton High School, Northridge High School, Ogden High School, Roy High School and Syracuse High School.
801-626-6379

Weber State University Latinos in Action Club

Mentor LIA High Schools students provide information for undocumented students: pay for college, ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø application process, scholarships for
undocumented, cost of tuition, etc.

Latinos in Action Organization
LIA students are civically engaged young men and women who aspire to better their lives through education, leadership, professionalism and service. Through their service, they are role models and leaders in their communities. They are recognized scholars, mentors and trailblazers setting the example for future generations of Latinos.
801-404-0521 | lia.latinosinaction@gmail.com | P.O. Box 25367 | Salt Lake City, UT 84125

Helping underrepresented community members go to college.

Community Education Center
For anyone looking to earn a college degree. Our bilingual staff is dedicated to breaking down social barriers to education. Our goal is to help under-represented community members gain access to higher education.
801-626-7911
 
Venture Course
A year-long, introductory humanities course that includes sections in literature, American history, art history, philosophy and writing/critical thinking. This program is for individuals who are low-income and have either a high school or a GED. The courses are credit/no credit-pass/no pass. The student must have no college experience. Upon completion of the program, the student can earn up to 10 elective credits.
801-626-7911

Community Education Center
CCS immigration services include evaluating and providing assistance such as family reunification applications, extensions of stay, replacement of permanent residence cards, work permits, naturalization certificates, inquiries for status of cases, adjustment of status, acquisition of green cards, and translation and interpretation services, to individuals and families in the immigration process. The CCS staff is bilingual (Spanish/English and Vietnamese/English).

• Immigration Program Coordinator – Alyssa Williams | 801-428-1255
• Immigration Attorney – Heather Johnson-Gutierrez | 801-428-1258

 
Alliance Community Services
Free citizenship classes and assistance with naturalization application.
Ogden: Joana | 801-430-8184 or 801-399-9281 | 3159 Grant Ave. (Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership)
Salt Lake City: Giovanna Palacios | 801-265-1111 | Giovanna@alliance-community.org
 
Holy Cross Ministries
801-261-3440 ext. 748 | 860 E. 4500 S. #204 | Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Immigration Lawyers
 
LDS Immigrant Services
385 205-6975 | 435 N Wall Avenue | Harrisville, UT 84404

Alliance Community Services
ACS is a nationally recognized, innovative organization specializing in the delivery of health and human services to the Hispanic community in Utah.
801-265-1111 | 291 W. 5400 S. | Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Catholic Community Services
801-977-9119 | 2504 F Avenue | Ogden, UT 84401
 
LDS Family Services
801-621-6510 | 1525 Lincoln Avenue | Ogden, UT 84404
 
The United Way of Northern Utah
801-399-5584 | 2955 Harrison Blvd. Suite 201 | Ogden, UT 84403
 
Weber County Library
Various Classes (Citizenship preparation classes, English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes, Introduction to computers class, Zumba, etc.)
 
Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership
Services: Angel tree, referrals to Salvation Army and YCC for clothes, Headstart, Smart Steps for stepfamilies, Mental Health Assistance for children, ESL through the Weber School District, Nutrition classes.
801-399-9281 | 3159 Grant Ave | Ogden, UT 84403
 
Give Me a Chance (GMAC)
Services: Sewing classes for adults, after school for students grades 1st through 6th Academic classes such as music, dance, sports. English classes. Classes for adult caregivers. Looking for volunteers for the after school program.
801-627-2235 | 2913 Grant Ave. | Ogden, UT 84401
 
Ogden's Marshall N. White Community and Recreation Center
801-629-8346 or 801-399-8346 ext. 616 | 222 28th Street | Ogden, UT 84401