College Connections Center

College Connections Center

Helping students get connected & stay connected to college for free!

The College Connection Center (CCC) is operated by The Missouri College Advising Corps (MCAC) and was specifically designed to assist college-bound students. The CCC has been a great help to those who may otherwise have fallen victim to "summer melt", the phenomenon that up to 40% of students who are college-bound upon high school graduation do not actually enroll in college in fall. Students end

Photos from College Connections Center's post 20/06/2024

Who in the Ferguson-Florissant School District needs help filing their FAFSA or submitting college apps? We will have an adviser at the Ferguson Municipal Public Library TODAY, June 20th, 1pm-4pm helping out with college-going tasks. Stop by to get some free help with all things college!

20/06/2024

We were closed today but we're back tomorrow! Find us at the Ferguson Municipal Public Library from 1pm-4pm to help you complete your 2024-2025 FAFSA, submit applications, compare award letters & get ready for college!

19/06/2024

“It’s an opportunity to both look back but to look ahead to make sure that that notion of freedom and the fragility of it is always protected and celebrated.”

– Lonnie Bunch | Educator & Historian

Photos from College Connections Center's post 18/06/2024

In observance of Juneteenth tomorrow we will not be providing virtual advising. We'll be back on Thursday, 6/20 at the Ferguson Municipal Public Library from 1p-4p for those in STL. And back to virtual advising on 6/26. If 1p-4p on Wednesdays doesn't work, let us know--we can schedule something!

Photos from College Connections Center's post 18/06/2024

We're back at City Public Library - North-East Branch, 6/18 from 1pm-4pm. Last Tuesday we met with future students, adult learners, and students wanting to go back. We can help anyone out with their college-going planning & tasks---just stop by!

17/06/2024

We'll be back tomorrow--stop by to get help with things like FAFSA, college applications & more!

Are you or someone you know thinking about college?

In June and July representatives from the Missouri College Advising Corps are offering free, walk-in college advising every Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. at our Kansas City Public Library - North-East Branch.

14/06/2024

Mark your calendars: we have our first FAFSA workshop of the summer in about 2 weeks! On Saturday, June 29th from 11am-1pm we'll have an adviser helping students complete their FAFSA at Nirvana Coffee Bar & Game Lounge in Independence, Mo. It's not too late to get yours done!☕️💰

13/06/2024

Anyone in Belton need help with college-going tasks like the FAFSA or picking a school? Adviser Maiwat will be at the Cass County Library- Northern Resource Center in Belton from 1pm-4pm today, June 13th providing free help with your college-going to-do list!

Photos from College Connections Center's post 12/06/2024

Belton, we're heading your way tomorrow! Thursday, June 13th our very own Belton School District #124 HS College Adviser, Adviser Maiwat, will be at the Cass County Library- Northern Resource Center from 1p-4p to help you with all things college--drop by!

12/06/2024

Virtual advising coming up later today! Hop on Zoom between 1pm & 4pm to get help with your FAFSA, college applications, orientation sign-up, student portal navigation & more. Anyone can use Zoom--just join through a web browser or call on your phone. Find the zoom link here: linktr.ee/collegeconnectionscenter

12/06/2024

We are back on Zoom tomorrow, 6/12, from 1pm-4pm to help you with all of your college-going tasks. FAFSA, award letter comparison, choosing a college, we can help with it all! Feel free to bring your coffee or afternoon energy drink ⚡️

Zoom link here: linktr.ee/collegeconnectionscenter

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11/06/2024

Today, we helped patrons with:
🧑‍🎓Grad School Inquiry
⏸️ Student Loan Deferment
💰 FAFSA Questions
🛜 Resource Connect (👋Hispanic Development Fund & Great Jobs KC)
🔒 Student account check
🛍️ Handed out swag bags

We help with all college-going tasks!

Send a message to learn more

Photos from College Connections Center's post 11/06/2024

Already connected one person to some amazing college resources today--you could be next! Stop by the North-East Branch of the KC public library before 4p today, 6/11 to meet with a college adviser. If today doesn't work, we're here every Tuesday & virtual every Wednesday!

Photos from College Connections Center's post 11/06/2024

We're back today at the Kansas City Public Library - North-East Branch from 1p-4p to help college-bound students finish their college-going tasks. Need to submit your FAFSA? Unsure how to sign up for orientation? Still deciding where to go? We can help!

Kansas City Public Schools students & grads--need help with college-going tasks? We're ready to help you!

10/06/2024

Tomorrow is Tuesday which means you can find us back at the Kansas City Public Library Kansas City Public Library - North-East Branch from 1p-4p offering FREE college advising. Need help with your FAFSA? Stop by & our adviser will help you get it submitted!

College Connections Center | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree 07/06/2024

Our first week of FREE college advising for Summer '24 is in the books. If you weren't able to use any of our resources this week, don't worry, we're back at it next week! You'll find our helpline, social media, calendar, virtual advising link & more here:

College Connections Center | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree FREE help with all things college; applications, financial aid, & MUCH MORE!

06/06/2024

St. Louis, we're nearby today! An adviser will be at the Ferguson Municipal Public Library today, June 6th from 1p-4p to help people with their college-going tasks such as FAFSA or comparing award letters. Stop by today to get all the free help you need for college!

06/06/2024

STL, we're heading your way! Tomorrow, a college adviser will be at the Ferguson Municipal Public Library from 1p-4p providing FREE college advising to all who need it. Stop by to get your finished or complete some college apps.

05/06/2024

It's virtual advising day! Hop on zoom between 1p-4p to get free assistance with all your college-going tasks. Our advisers are eager to help you!

You can find the virtual advising link along with other important resources here: https://linktr.ee/CollegeConnectionsCenter

04/06/2024

Virtual advising starts tomorrow! Get help with your college-going tasks without even leaving your house. We'll have an adviser on Zoom from 1p-4p every Wednesday from June 5th through August 7th. Drop in tomorrow to take care of your college-going to do list.

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Today is the day! We're kicking off our Summer 2024 Tuesday in-person college advising today, June 4th at the North-East branch of the Kansas City Public Library. We'll have an adviser there from 1p-4p ready to help you with all your college-going tasks! Stop by!

03/06/2024

Tomorrow is our first day for in-person advising of summer '24! If you're in the KC area & need help with your FAFSA, college apps, scholarships or something else college related, come by!

Kansas City Public Library - North-East Branch, Tuesday, 6/4 1p-4p

Photos from College Connections Center's post 01/06/2024

We are all set up at for our Coffee & College party! We have snacks, swag bags & our advisers are ready to assist you with all your college going tasks.

01/06/2024

Today is the day! Join us Nirvana Coffee Bar & Game Lounge in Independence, Mo for our Coffee & College Party from 11a-1p. We will have snacks and the first 20 to meet with an adviser can get a FREE medium latte. Come get help with your college-going tasks!

01/06/2024

Don't miss out on our Coffee & College Party tomorrow, June 1st from 11a-1pm at Nirvana Coffee Bar & Game Lounge in Independence, Mo! There will be some good snacks & some advisers ready to help you with your college-going to do list. Independence School District Kansas City Public Schools Raytown C-2 School District Hickman Mills C-1 School District, Kansas City Mo. North Kansas City Schools

31/05/2024

We are gonna have some tasty snacks along with some cool swag bags to give away at our Coffee & College party tomorrow! Stop by, Saturday, June 1st Nirvana Coffee Bar & Game Lounge to grab yours--we have many different colors of bags!

31/05/2024

Who doesn't love coffee time? Join us for some coffee & college tomorrow, June 1st from 11a-1p at Nirvana Coffee Bar & Game Lounge in Independence, Mo. The first 20 people to meet with a college adviser during the event get a FREE medium latte!

31/05/2024

Who enjoys a nice cup of coffee? 🙋‍♀️Join us for our Coffee & College Party tomorrow, June 1st, 11a-1p at Nirvana Coffee Bar & Game Lounge in Independence, Mo. Be one of the first 20 to meet with a college adviser during the event & your latte is FREE!

31/05/2024

TOMORROW! We cannot wait to enjoy some coffee and tell everyone about all the great resources we'll be providing this summer. Saturday, June 1st from 11a-1p we will be at Nirvana Coffee Bar & Game Lounge ready to assist students with their college-going tasks!

Our Story

The College Connection Center (CCC) is operated by The Missouri College Advising Corps (MCAC) in the Kansas City Metro Area and was specifically designed to assist college-bound students. The CCC has been a great help to those who may otherwise have fallen victim to "summer melt", the phenomenon that up to 40% of students who are college-bound upon high school graduation do not actually enroll in college in fall. Students end up not enrolling on their selected campus for many reasons, most often due to financial burdens. Based on the experiences of model summer transition programs in Boston, Massachusetts, Fulton County, Georgia, and Providence, Rhode Island, students receiving advisement during the summer between high school and college are projected to enroll in college at a rate of 5% to 14% greater than those not receiving advisement during summer.

Since the inception of the CCC in 2013, we have helped hundreds of students achieve their collegiate goals. We have expanded our purpose to provide ongoing support to students - not just as they transition to college - but also through freshman and sophomore year.

Check our site regularly for updated summer event schedules AND for great content on how to succeed and complete your post-secondary education!

For more information about MCAC, please go to mcac.missouri.edu

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