College of the Redwoods

Private Student Loans from the Student Loan Network

Students attending College of the Redwoods are eligible to apply for a private student loan from the Student Loan Network, to cover the true cost of education. Rising tuition at College of the Redwoods, estimated at $6,345 for the 2009-2010 school year, together with limited federal aid, has created a widening gap between the cost of college and your ability to afford it.

*The appearance of College of the Redwoods does not constitute their endorsement of our private student loans. Always exhaust all federal aid options first.

Scholarship Resources for College of the Redwoods Students

College of the Redwoods students should always remember to search for scholarships before applying for financial aid. Student Loan Network has two great scholarship resources for students at College of the Redwoods. Scholarship Search Secrets, a 40+ page eBook on how to find scholarships, and ScholarshipPoints, a website where students earn points and win free scholarships!

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College of the Redwoods Mission Statement

The Redwoods Community College District has a commitment both to our students and to our community. We are committed to maximizing the success of each student with the expectation that each student will meet her or his educational goal, achieve appropriate learning outcomes in his/her courses and programs, and develop an appreciation for life-long learning. In partnership with other local agencies, we are also committed to enriching the economic vitality of the community whom we serve. The following are the three equally important, primary missions of the Redwoods Community College District: 1. Associate Degree and Certificate Programs. The District will offer rigorous, high-quality educational programs leading to the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree, Certificates of Achievement, or Certificates of Completion. 2. Academic and Transfer Education. The District will offer a high-quality core curriculum that will satisfy the lower-division general education and/or major preparation requirements for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. 3. Professional and Technical Education. The District will provide high-quality professional and technical programs that will allow students to obtain skills necessary to enter or advance in the workforce or to be better prepared for further education. These programs will be continuously articulated with the private and public sectors and with other institutions of higher education. In support of these primary missions, the District will provide the appropriate level of information, programs, and activities to assist students in: Assessing their interests and educational goals and developing plans that will help them achieve these goals; Using current technological resources, innovative instructional resources, personalized tutorial services, and broad-based research tools; (please see webpage www.redwoods.edu/about/mission.asp)