The Financial Aid Fest took place on Thursday Feb. 26, at Bakersfield College. This event included several booths one could have gone to and learn more, while also getting a stamp from each booth to earn a free lunch. The event lasted for most of the day from 10 a.m. –  2 p.m.

One of the booths they had at the Financial Aid Fest was the Extended Opportunities Program & Services also known as “EOPS.”

Pedro Coata, who works with EOPS said that the program “helps students bridge the gap from high school to college.” One can find more information on the BC website including student services requirements and more.

One of the students that was at the event named Dante Flores said his favorite booth that he went to was the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) Homeless Services booth and has learned that they provide free childcare at the Community Connection for Child Care KCSOS booth.

Another booth they had was the Disabled Students Program & Services booth also known as DSPS. “The DSPS offers commendations for temporary or permanent students with disabilities,” said Victoria Cortez.

The event was really informational with many different booths to go and explore. The booths helped students learn and discover new programs that were offered to students at Bakersfield College.

Many of the people who worked with these programs were very helpful and informative. The students who participated in the event were able to ask questions about the specific program and win prizes. Some other booths that were included were programs like the BC Veterans Program, Kern Family Health Care, BC Office of Student Life, and many more. In total there were 23 different booths you could too and learn about.

For more information about these programs you can go to the BC website and search up the specific program you want to learn more about like the DSPS or EOPS programs offered at Bakersfield College.